Diversity
Perkins embraces diversity in ability, thought, culture and belief. We provide equal education and employment opportunities and value the unique talents and contributions of all of our students and staff. We seek to enhance our educational community of intellectually, culturally, and socially diverse individuals to enrich the educational experience of our students. Applicants who have a multicultural background, are bilingual or who have life experience are encouraged to apply.
Diversity Council
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Perkins has a Diversity Council comprised of representatives from departments and programs across campus to assist the school in its diversity efforts.
The Diversity Council:
- Serves as an advisory group to the President and Senior Management
- Provides leadership and guidance and makes recommendations on how to build and recognize campus diversity
- Encourages respect for and understanding of diverse cultural traditions
- Promotes greater diversity in all programs and among staff and students
- Support diversity initiatives and monitors and communicates the results of such initiatives to the Perkins community
You may contact the Diversity Council at Diversity@Perkins.org with any ideas, concerns or questions you may have.
Diversity Vision Statement
Perkins will be a genuinely diverse and inclusive community when...
A Perkins education prepares students to live, interact and work in a multi-cultural community, to explore and express all aspects of their identity and to be effective self-advocates;
Perkins’ curriculum includes themes, stories, people, events and field trips that reflect multiple cultures and historical perspectives, and the school’s menu includes authentic foods representing cuisines from around the world;
Perkins staff and students reflect the rich mixture of people in the communities of greater Boston; representing the variety of cultural, ethnic, racial and identity groups and faith communities in the area;
Perkins actively recruits and hires people of diverse backgrounds into all levels of employment and has policies and procedures in place to welcome, support and promote people of all backgrounds;
Perkins offers ongoing staff training and learning opportunities about diversity, inclusion, cultural competence and cross-cultural communication;
People use language that is person-first, respectful, and reflective of current professional best practice;
Perkins ensures barrier-free physical access and information and communication access for people who are blind, deaf, deafblind and/or have other disabilities, in all school services and at school-sponsored events and programs;
The Perkins community demonstrates a commitment to open conversations about diversity and inclusion, acknowledging that these conversations can be difficult, with the goal of increased understanding and an embracing of human diversity;
Perkins provides an environment in which all members of the Perkins community feel safe sharing important aspects of their identity and personal experiences;
The school’s décor and artwork reflect a variety of people and cultures and is accessible and meaningful for people who are blind or deafblind;
Perkins actively seeks out connection and interaction with school and community groups outside of our campus to foster better communication and understanding;
Perkins provides materials, mailings, interpreted meetings, etc, in students’ families’ native language upon request;
Perkins commits the human and financial resources required to accomplish its stated diversity and inclusion goals.
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