Valley Oak Elementary

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Valley Oak IDAC Meetings
1st Quarter - October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM in MPR
2nd Quarter - November 21 at 6:00PM in the LMC
3rd Quarter - February 20, 2025 at TBB in the LMC
4th Quarter - TBD
Parent Participation
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend our quarterly meetings. Several staff members are members of the IDAC and can be a resource for families in how teachers deliver instruction in diverse curriculum.

IDAC Focus Areas

What is IDAC?
Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) draws members from parents to represent our school at district level climate assessment/problem-solving meetings. The primary purpose of the Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), originally formed in 1988 as the Intercultural Advisory Council, is to assist in the formation and review of policies that assure non-discriminatory practices in all operational areas of the Clovis Unified School District. Its further mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the District.

More information about IDAC can be found at the CUSD IDAC webpage (CLICK HERE).

Meeting Minutes

Quarter 1 Meeting Minutes

Student Human Relations Council

Principal's Advisory of Student Affairs
Students of all backgrounds are selected to represent the student body. The principal meets with Principal's Advisory of Student Affairs (PASA) students at least quarterly and more often if the need arises. Sample topics discussed are general relations amongst the student body, any concerns and/or suggestions to resolve conflict, relationships amongst students of various ethnic backgrounds, and student diversity relative to special education.

Principal's Advisory of Student Affairs
Role of PASA Students

Facilitate gathering of student data relative to cultural understanding and acceptance of those with disabilities.
Present at minimum of three culturally relevant lessons to student body in small groups.
PASA will present at a parent IDAC meeting.
Integrate Positivity Project lessons into student led conversations.

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Staff Training of Cultural Understanding

Each year, Valley Oak continues to grow in diversity. Ethnic diversity, ability diversity and socioeconomically diversity is an ever changing reality of Valley Oak. As one of the smallest elementary schools in CUSD, we have a greater number of students that transfer to Valley Oak from outlying districts. Being smaller, we also have the ability to have four special education classes on campus. We are thrilled our site is now a continuum for students with autism in grades PK-6th. Lastly, the economy has changed many of our families financial situations that can include more mobile situations.

Teacher and Staff Trainings