Mission
DEIJly’s mission is to provide a student centered DEIJ learning curriculum platform in which students will acquire the knowledge and language skills needed to understand the core concepts of DEIJ.
Vision
Equipping students with the core knowledge needed to become active agents of change for DEIJ within their school communities and beyond.
FAQ
Is the course curriculum aligned to any standards?
This curriculum was developed with the consideration of Social Justice Standards from https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/social-justice-standards
What age demographic is this curriculum best suited for?
Our current courses are designed with 6th-9th grade students in mind. The core content of the curriculum can be supplemented to become suitable for higher grades.
What are the measureable student outcomes after completing these courses?
This curriculum was designed with the intent of providing students with a depend understanding of DEIJ related aspects. Students who successfully complete this curriculum will have a foundation of terminology, language and awareness that will help support further conversation and action in the realm of DEIJ.
I have concerns or questions about some of the content in one of the courses, what should I do?
Please feel free to contact us directly via email and share your feedback. DEIJ work is ever evolving and multi-faceted. There are various definitions for many of the terms and concepts, unfortunately we’re unable to cover every aspect despite our best intentions to be inclusive.
Will there be courses offered that relate to other areas such as SEL?
Yes, the plan is to build out curriculum that supports various areas of student need. DEIJ does not exist in a vacuum and other SEL skills can be a direct aid in this work. Stay tuned!
I have a course topic suggestion, what should I do?
We’re always open to suggestions to improve and expand our resources. Please let us know your thoughts via email support@deijly.com
Meet Your Instructor!
School Counselor M.Ed.
Jourdan Dixon
Jourdan Dixon (he/him) is a licensed school counselor at the American International School of Vienna. His passion for DEI work is due to his personal experience as a multiracial individual in Indiana, U.S.A. Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education, Jourdan works to create a safe and empowering environment for all students.
He believes in the transformative power of education for social change, dedicating himself to helping students develop critical thinking skills and cultural awareness to contribute to a more just and equitable world. In addition to his counseling role, Jourdan actively contributes to his school’s DEI(B) team and pursues ongoing professional development including his current enrolment in the International School Services DEIJ Learning to Action Foundations program.