Highly Capable/Racial Equity Services Advisory
Highly Capable/Racial Equity Services Advisory (HC/RESA) 2023-26
The goal of the Highly Capable/Racial Equity Services Advisory (HC/RESA) is to advise Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on ways to ensure all SPS students have equitable access to advanced learning services.
One main objective is to gather feedback while the Highly Capable neighborhood school model is implemented. The Advanced Learning Department will use this information to make sure the new model is more inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive for every K-8 student.
SPS is Committed to Educational Equity
SPS is committed to a high-quality and equitable education for all children. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that inspires and supports all students. Meaningful involvement of families, staff, and community members is important to achieving excellence at SPS.
HC/RESA members will:
- Bring an open mind and a passion for ensuring educational and racial equity for all students.
- Have a willingness to engage in inquiry, meaningful dialogue, and collaboration throughout the advisory process.
- Advise the AL department regarding next steps of implementation and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a two-way conduit of information with SPS families and community members.
The HC/RESA is established as a committee and will run for three years. The committee may extend due to needs and progress of the work.
2023-24 Meetings
Note: The Jan. 29 meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 12, 2024.
Meetings will take place on the following Mondays at 5-7 p.m.
- Nov. 13, 2023 Agenda
- Dec. 4, 2023 Agenda
- Feb. 12, 2024 Agenda (rescheduled from Jan. 29, 2024)
- March 11, 2024 Agenda
- June 10, 2024 Agenda (rescheduled from May 13, 2024)
Past meeting agendas and materials
Visitor Guidelines
Community members are welcome to attend and listen to the work of the HC/RESA. As a visitor, your role is to observe the work of the HC/RESA. The following guidelines will support you as you enter the space to observe the work:
Guiding Documents
The following recommendations to SPS School Board Policy #2190 were approved unanimously by the Advanced Learning Task Force (ALTF) on August 20, 2019.
- Read the ALTF Final Report 2018-2019
- 2019-24 Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan
- Board Policy 0030 – Ensuring Educational and Racial Equity
- Policy 2190 and Superintendent Procedure 2190SP – Highly Capable Services
- ALTF 2019 Vision, Mission, Commitments
- Board Policy 0010 – Instructional Philosophy
HC/RESA Members
The advisory will include up to 25 members appointed by the superintendent or designee including the following: