Springfield Township Equity Action Plan

Equity Vision Statement

Recognizing the diversity of our community, The School District of Springfield Township is committed to and accountable for advancing equity and excellence for all of our students. We, in the School District of Springfield Township, endeavor to provide equitable opportunities for high level, meaningful, and engaging learning experiences for each and every student, regardless of racial/ethnic background, economic condition or other dimension of identity or difference.

We recognize that in order to achieve Educational Equity we must apply principles of fairness and justice in the allocation of resources and work toward the elimination of institutional barriers to access and opportunity. We aim to ensure that funding, policies, practices, and initiatives will enable every student to receive what they need to maximize their success. In order to foster growth toward equity, we must engage in continuous reflection and ongoing measurement of our efforts.

Adopted by the Springfield Township Board of School Directors in September, 2019.

About the Equity Action Plan

On January 18, 2022, the Springfield Township Board of School Directors approved the Equity Action Plan for the 2022 through 2024 school years.  The EAP is the culmination of the work of the district wide Equity Team, comprised of staff at all levels, departments, and schools.  In drafting the EAP, the District hired the University of Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Consortium (DVCEE) for Equity and Excellence to conduct a quality review, which included observations, interviews, and meetings with students, families, staff, administration and board members in the Fall of 2021.  The research team consulted with the Equity Team members on the development of core questions for the review process, and following their time in the district, the research team met with the Equity Team to provide feedback on the EAP.  

The Equity Action Plan is designed to promote equitable practices throughout the school community and in all schools.  Fundamentally, it is critical for the district to help ensure that all students have access to a world-class education that will prepare them for success in the classroom, and in life.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the School District of Springfield Township to create a culture of inclusivity, where all students feel safe, welcome, and truly have a sense of belonging.  The Board of School Directors fully supports this effort through the adoption of the Equity Statement, a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Consortium for Excellence and Equity, and a commitment to all meaning ALL students. 

Following the completion of the 1st Equity Action Plan in December of 2024, the district engaged in an Equity Audit designed to review the work of the prior three years and make recommendations for a 2nd Equity Action Plan.  Through collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium and the use of their Criteria for Equitable Schools tools, the district conducted an audit that included a committee of staff members trained by MAEC completing building and district reviews, a review of belonging, acheivement, discipline, attendance, and graduation rate data, and focus groups with over 200 students, parents, and community members. This work culminated in an equity audit report that helped drive and inform the district's next steps in developing equity goals for the future. In August of 2025, the Springfield Township Board of School Directors affirmed their belief in the district's equity practices by approving the 2nd Equity Action Plan for the 2025 through 2028 school years.  The new plan provides the district with four core goals centered around school climate and culture, professional development, student achievement, and accessibility and inclusivity.  Each goal has areas for specific focus and recommended practices for reinforcement. 

Equitable Practices Partnerships

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