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)
November
Step 1: Return the signed Information Sharing Agreement by November 29, 2024.
Step 2: Register for training webinars
» Register for the Teacher Reimbursement Webinar on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 3:30-4:30pm here.
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 2, 2024.
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:
» Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 3:30-4:30pm PST. Click here to register.
» Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 3:30-4:30pm PST. Click here to register.
January 29, 2025: Opening date to start the EDI Questionnaire
February
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 13, 2025, from 3:30-4:30pm. Click here to register.
March 9, 2025: Closing date to complete the EDI Questionnaire
March
Step 11: Complete your Teacher Reimbursement Invoice by March 31, 2025. Download or view the Teacher Reimbursement Checklist here.