It is imperative that Henrico County Public Schools foster an inclusive environment that honors all individuals, regardless of individual differences such as language, varying abilities, learning style, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual identity and religious or other affiliations. Planning and instruction, interventions and interactions should reflect an understanding of these variables and provide resources for all individuals’ emotional safety and wellness.

Henrico County Public Schools will foster an inclusive, safe and supportive climate for all stakeholders.

Evaluate behavioral interventions and special education programming to assess their effectiveness at meeting established programmatic goals.

Develop a sustainable plan to provide ongoing training and resources in trauma-informed care, conflict management and relationship restoration.

Develop and implement a multiyear professional learning plan that supports staff members by strengthening their ability to provide culturally responsive social-emotional learning services to students.

Establish a plan that outlines roles and responsibilities to ensure the school community (students, families, teachers, school leadership, community members, school resource officers, school security officers and deans of students) collectively meets the social and emotional needs of students.

Implement positive behavior interventions and support in all schools as evidenced by formal implementation of Virginia Tiered System of Supports or a schoolwide behavior plan.

Evaluate and refine the process for students accessing behavioral support programming within and outside the division, including the entry criteria, behavioral goals, interventions, exit criteria and transition plans.

Increase programs that promote student participation through peer buddies to support students that have been historically marginalized within their school environment.

Promote student participation through student language navigators to help with language acquisition support in middle and high schools.