Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our Mission
The Wake PTA Council DEI committee will provide support through coaching, education, resources, and a place for local units to come together to brainstorm and share best practices.
Join Us!
We are encouraging local units to name a committee chair to begin the process. If you are interested in chairing your local PTA unit DEI committee, please fill out the Google form.
If you have questions, please reach out to Stephanie Mitchell at mitchellsteph2011@gmail.com.
Monthly Workshops
All workshops are from 7:00-8:00. Due to security reasons, the link will be emailed to you before the event.
Wed, Oct 6: Welcome (schedule for year, DEI grants, book study groups, resources)
Nov 3: Getting Your DEI committee started/Unpacking the DEI rubric
Dec 1: How to have a listening session
Jan 12: Equity 101: Bias and Microaggressions
Feb 2: PTA units share best practices: panel discussion
April 6: Book study discussions/DEI grant updates
May 4: Celebrate DEI successes and look forward
Wake PTA Council DEI Mini-Grant - Important Information
The Wake PTA Council Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee is offering five mini-grants of $200 each to support the DEI development of PTAs Units. We are providing funding to PTA Units that are interested in implementing DEI efforts to increase the inclusion and engagement of all families within PTA activities, provide students with new programs that emphasize the diversity of the school demographics, or events to ensure that fundraising is accessible, equitable, and inclusive. Grant funding could also be used towards professional staff development to promote school-wide programs centered on DEI.
The application period ended December 13. Winners will be announced soon and highlighted on this website.