• Move the District beyond tolerance and celebration to inclusivity, achievement and respect
• Consult District on policies, programs, guidelines and practices
• Create shared and committed leadership
• Work to increase public confidence through school/community relationships
• Inclusive curriculum and assessment practices
• Promote school climate and the prevention of discrimination and harassment
• Promote professional learning
• Promote accountability and transparency

In a traditional cycle of equity, community perspective shows as a reaction to the policies and practices implemented by a school district. The main goal of the DEC is to infuse community perspective proactively into each level of the equity cycle.