The South Central Collaborative for Equity is one of 10 federally-funded equity assistance centers that provide technical assistance and training to school districts and other local education agencies in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Webinar on Generating Expectations for Student Achievement: The IDRA South Central Collaborative for Equity is hosting a series of webinars on GESA concepts and key instructional strategies that research has shown results in higher student achievement, particularly in classrooms with diverse populations and with non-traditional students. Let us know if you wish to be notified when the next institute is scheduled.

Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute
This bilingual conference offers families, school district personnel and community groups an opportunity to get current information and materials on IDRA’s nationally-recognized, research-based model of parent leadership in education and to learn strategies for effective family engagement. All of the sessions will be presented by parents who have participated in IDRA’s leadership in education series.

IDRA Classnotes Podcast – conversational audio program with episodes on educational equity.

Fulfilling the Promise of Brown and Mendez – web site for communities working across sector and race to transform their neighborhood schools.

Graduation for All – monthly e-letter for people who are concerned about our nation’s dropout problem and are poised to take action to turn the tide.

IDRA eNews – occasional e-letter with updates, alerts, resources and education news you can use to help create schools that work for all children.

U.S. Department of Education’s Equity Assistance Centers web site