Department of Education
Office of the Secretary
200 Administration and Operations
Diversity in Schools
Diversity in a school community means it embraces and builds on the strengths of individual and group differences, and by so doing, enriches the educational program for all students. The curriculum is inclusive of many racial, ethnic, regional, religious, linguistic, and socioeconomic groups, gives visibility to all genders, to people of all ages, and to persons with disabilities, and affirms the richness of our pluralistic society. The Secretary of Education believes that students achieve their best in classrooms where diversity is commonplace.
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Responsibilities of Schools
Each school district and charter school shall:
Integrate information on racial, cultural, and ethnic groups to include, but not limited to, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, White or Caucasian throughout the K to 12 curriculum to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate productively in a globally connected society
Provide professional learning to equip all teachers with effective instructional techniques and best practices.
Work to close gaps in student outcomes associated with the student’s gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, multilingual learner status, or disability.
Ensure student counseling, assessment, discipline, and placement that are responsive to the needs of all student populations.
Provide appropriate instruction to multilingual learners so that they will have success in accessing grade level standards aligned to instruction.
Ensure strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled and committed faculty and staff reflective of the school community.
Enact measures to prevent and address inequitable and prejudicial behaviors among employees and students.
Ensure principals, school leaders, and building staff create an atmosphere which recognizes, accepts, and values individual and group differences as essential to a healthy learning environment.
29 DE Reg. 860 (04/01/26)
Prohibition of Discrimination
No person in the State of Delaware shall on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, or Vietnam Era veteran’s status, or any other basis protected under Chapter 45 of Title 6 of the Delaware Code be unlawfully excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving approval or financial assistance from or through the Delaware Department of Education.
2 DE Reg. 1246 (01/01/99)
7 DE Reg. 1178 (03/01/04)
9 DE Reg. 1069 (01/01/06)
14 DE Reg. 554 (12/01/10)
29 DE Reg. 860 (04/01/26)
2 DE Reg. 1246 (01/01/99)
7 DE Reg. 1178 (03/01/04)
9 DE Reg. 1069 (01/01/06)
14 DE Reg. 554 (12/01/10)
29 DE Reg. 860 (04/01/26)