STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL LEADS
Independent School Lead: Roles and Responsibilities
The role of the school’s EDI Lead is critical to the success of the EDI.
The Independent School Lead’s Role is:
- to provide support to their teachers as they complete the EDI questionnaire;
- to act as a liaison between the EDI team at HELP and your teachers.
HELP’s role is…
- one of consultant and guidance;
- to provide ongoing support and resources.
EDI CHECKLIST (Download PDF Version)
October
Step 1: Return the signed Information Sharing Agreement by October 27, 2023.
Step 2: Register for training webinars
» Register for the Teacher Reimbursement Webinar on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm here.
November
Step 3: Distribute the Teacher Letter and Teacher Checklist to participating teachers by the end of November. You can use this email template for your outreach.
December
Step 4: Receive e-EDI Login Instructions on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Step 5: Upload your Class Information in the EDI e-System prior to the Winter Break. Click here to view/download the Class List Upload Guide.
Step 6: Send home Parent/Guardian Informed Passive Consent Letters prior to the Winter Break. Click here to download the letter in the appropriate language. You can use this email template for your outreach.
Step 7: Please share the EDI Info Sheet with parents on your website, bulletin board, or sending it home with Kindergarten students.
January
Step 8: Ensure teachers have registered for the Teacher Training Webinar. You can use this email template for your outreach. They can register for one of the following:
» Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm PST. Click here for the recording of the webinar.
» Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm PST. Click here to register.
February
February 1, 2024: Opening date to start the EDI Questionnaire
Step 9: Encourage teachers to complete the EDI questionnaire. You can use this email template for your outreach.
Step 10: Participate in the EDI Teacher Reimbursement Webinar on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm. You can watch a recording of the webinar here.
March 10, 2024: Closing date to complete the EDI Questionnaire
March
Step 11: Complete your Teacher Reimbursement Invoice by March 31, 2024. Download or view the Teacher Reimbursement Checklist here.