WHPS One Community for Equity

A collaborative of educators, parents and community partners

One Community for Equity: A district, family and community partnership in action

The Office of Equity Advancement for the West Hartford Public Schools has established a collaborative partnership with parent-led organizations and community stakeholder groups sharing common goals and interests leading to more equitable schools and a more equitable community. As we strive to achieve our mission, we are compelled to actively seek the perspectives of all who make WHPS such a richly diverse educational community.

Who We Are (Click here)

A collaborative of the Office of Equity Advancement for the West Hartford Public Schools and parent led-/community stakeholder groups sharing common goals and interests leading to more equitable schools and a more equitable community.

Purpose

In the service of equity, this collaborative serves as:

A forum where WHPS can share information about its efforts to achieve equity for children
A collaborative space to exchange ideas and solicit feedback
A vehicle for equity-focused projects and ongoing programs seek partners in the work
An platform where stakeholders may seek feedback and advisement

Meetings and Structure

Know to Grow: Learn, Reflect, Evolve - Community Connection

The Office of Equity Advancement & One Community is excited to continue deepening our work in creating spaces of belonging. This meeting will highlight the incredible work of parent-led organizations and community efforts focused on strengthening our schools and community. Join us as we come together with local community partners to share insights, resources, and explore ways to effectively collaborate in supporting students and families. Together, we’ll explore how we can best support and partner with one another to address community needs. RSVP HERE!

Event Information

Know to Grow - Community Connection

When?

Monday, Mar 24, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

Mandell JCC, Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA

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Meeting Dates

Monthly

Open meetings will take place monthly, in person. Locations will be shared with the group ahead of each meeting. Meeting dates and location can be found HERE.

Structure

Monthly meetings will include information sharing across the network, action planning sessions and general public/community participation in parent/stakeholder education workshops and presentations about district initiatives. Through this structure, we aim to inform, ask, engage and collaborate.

Commitment

WHPS makes a commitment to partner with families and community stakeholders in the service to equity for all children. Please read our Vision for Equity and Anti-Racism

This network was largely instrumental in the development and adoption of the WHPS Educational Equity Policy adoption

Family & Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities

Check back for new opportunities.

West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS)

50 South Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107

WHPS Model for Equity

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision Statement

Office of Equity Advancement

Theresa Rangel, Director of Equity Advancement

Theresa_Rangel@whps.org/ 860-561-6906