PEAT Video Series

Topics

Topic 1: Equitable Access to Educators (Video; 4:02)
This is the first video in a series on the topic of ensuring that all students have equitable access to teachers and other educators. To address the issue of equitable access including the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the California Department of Education created the Promoting Equitable Access to Teachers (PEAT) Program.

• Key resource from this video:
• The PEAT Homepage

Topic 2: New vs. Old Educator Definitions (Video; 9:16)
ESSA Section 1112(b)(2) requires local educational agencies applying for Title I funding to describe how they will identify and address any disparities that result in low-income and minority students being taught at higher rates than other students by ineffective, inexperienced, or out-of-field teachers. This video explains current definitions and compares them to the previous definitions.

• Key resource from this video:
• Teacher Equity Definitions

Topic 3: Analyzing Your Teacher Equity Data (Video; 11:48)
This episode provides information on data analysis with stakeholders. Among the key topics are approaching educator assignment with an equity mindset, building equity leadership and stakeholder teams, and analyzing the appropriate data.

• Key resources from this video:
• The Ways 2 Equity Playbook , from the Santa Clara County Office of Education
• PEAT Equity Data Analysis Tools
• Educator Equity Data Instructions (DOCX)
• Data Guide for Video Three (DOCX)

Topic 4: Educator Equity Root Cause Analysis (Video; 12:16)
This episode provides information on conducting a root cause analysis for LEAs with disproportionate access to effective, in-field, and experienced teachers. Among the key topics are conducting a reflective data analysis, conducting a root cause analysis, and determining  an equity focus area focused on providing equitable access to teachers.

• Key resources from this video:
• Root Cause Analysis Instructions and Tips (DOCX)
• Root Cause Analysis Tool (DOCX)
• Potential Root Causes (DOCX)

Topic 5: Engage Your Community for Root Cause Analysis (Video; 6:14)
This episode provides information on engaging Community Equity Partners to address gaps that exist in LEAs. A key topic is building a team of Community Equity Partners.  Through data review, conducting a root cause analysis, and determining an equity focus, this team will help ensure that student have greater access to highly qualified teacher.

• Key resources from this video:
  • The Ways 2 Equity Playbook , from the Santa Clara County Office of Education