Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination and Harassment Information
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
Discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin negatively affect a student’s ability to learn and an employee’s ability to work. Providing an educational and workplace environment free from such discrimination and harassment is an important District goal. The District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, or national origin in any of its education programs or activities, and it complies with federal and State non-discrimination laws.
Examples of Prohibited Conduct
Examples of conduct that may constitute discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin include: disciplining students more harshly and frequently because of their race, color, or national origin; denying students access to high-rigor academic courses, extracurricular activities, or other educational opportunities based on their race, color, or national origin; denying language services or other educational opportunities to English learners; and assigning students special education services based on a student's race, color, or national origin.
Harassment is a form of prohibited discrimination. Examples of conduct that may constitute harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin include: the use of racial, ethnic or ancestral slurs or stereotypes; taunts; name-calling; offensive or derogatory remarks about a person's actual or perceived race, color, or national origin; the display of racially-offensive symbols; racially-motivated physical threats and attacks; or other hateful conduct.
How to Report a Concern
The District has designated the following individuals to coordinate compliance and handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and harassment policies. You do not need to follow a specific "formal" format to initiate an investigation; any report of harassment or discrimination will be taken seriously.
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Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Manager Dr. Kate Koch 16100 W 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-2286 |
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Reports can be made to the nondiscrimination coordinator, a complaint manager or any employee with whom the student is comfortable speaking and that reports will be processed under the uniform grievance procedure (“UGP”).
Additional Information and Resources
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Annually, all District 113A Staff are required to complete the following trainings:
Date of Training Name of Training Description Annual Cultural Competency: The Art of Reading Diversity
This professional development course on cultural competency, designed specifically for healthcare professionals and educators, is structured into a brief introduction, four modules, and a quiz. The course aims to enhance your understanding of cultural competency and its direct application in your professional interactions. We will explore topics such as understanding your frame of reference, differentiating between implicit and explicit bias, exploring cultural sensitivity, and applying ethnic data to the clinical care process. The course will also help you recognize cultural sensitivity in the context of affirming care. School districts may elect to use this Infinitec training to address the Illinois state mandated requirement of Cultural Competency. Annual Racism-Free Schools
This is the Racism-Free School Law professional development session designed to ensure that every Illinois elementary and secondary educational institution adopts and actively enforces policies to reduce and effectively address harassment and discrimination based on race, color, and national origin. These policies are designed to protect individuals from retaliation, loss of status, or loss of opportunities. Objectives: After you complete this professional learning, you will be able to: (1) explain bullying, discrimination, and harassment and (2) identify practical prevention strategies for use in a school setting. School districts may elect to use this Infinitec training to address Illinois State-mandated training requirements for schools and school personnel regarding Racism-Free Schools. Districts should refer to the applicable statutes and regulations concerning required training to ensure that the training program they design meets their specific compliance needs. -