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Belongingness & Inclusion
This committee is dedicated to the diversity, equity and inclusion of not only the Willard Community, but also the wider River Forest community.
The Belongingness and Inclusion Committee collaborates with the Willard Faculty Belongingness and Inclusion Committee and the broader D90 Inclusiveness Advisory Board and D90 Equity Committee.
Inclusivity Resources
Inclusion Checklist for Events
This checklist helps promote equitable planning, inclusion and belongingness for all in the Willard community.
Belongingness Resource Guide - For Parents
This guide provides books, tools and resources community members can incorporate into their own and their students’ exploration of inclusion and belongingness.
PTO Belongingness & Inclusion PTO Family Forum Presentation (January 27, 2021)
This presentation was provided after the 2019-20 Belongingness and Inclusion Survey results were released. (Surveys are typically done every two-three years by the district.)
It provides a quick snapshot of these survey results, along with community issues, resources, and definitions.
Video Excerpt from Teacher/Community Conversations (January 27, 2021)
This video was provided as an excerpt from the presentation above.
Timing
Belongingness committee events and activities take place throughout the school year.
Volunteers
Contact the committee chair for more information about ways you can support this extracurricular club.
Committee
Dorota Szerszenowicz, Chair
Kelly O’Keefe
Megan Seliga
Ingrid Payne
Katie Salgado
Ginny Sara