Equity Leadership in Action™ is a strategic consulting model developed by Dr. Talisa Dixon that supports school district teams in transforming leadership transitions into moments of intentional design rather than disruption. Grounded in real-world experience, this work helps districts identify, confront, and dismantle systemic barriers to student success by aligning policy, culture, and leadership capacity around access, fairness, and academic opportunity. By merging equity-centered systems change with responsive, empowered leadership, the engagement builds sustainable environments where every student can thrive.

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Who It's For:

•  Districts seeking to turn equity commitments into action
•  Superintendents and boards with a vision for lasting change
•  Central office leaders and school-based administrators
•  Equity officers and teams seeking strategy, tools, and alignment

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Outcomes:

•  Smooth leadership transitions
•  Aligned leadership

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Framework:

Diagnose. Align. Lead. Transform.

•  We begin with system-wide assessment and trust-building
•  We align leaders and teams around a shared vision
•  We equip leaders to act with clarity, confidence, and courage
•  We deliver sustainable structures that outlast leadership transitions

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Key Phases​

Phase 1: System and Culture Review

•  Reframed equity audit (access and opportunity)
•  Climate and trust diagnostics for staff and students
•  Listening sessions and stakeholder scans

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Phase 2: Leadership Activation

•  Coaching for superintendents and leadership teams
•  Board engagement and equity policy support
•  Values-driven decision-making and conflict navigation

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Phase 3: Policy & Practice Integration

•  Action planning with measurable equity-centered goals
•  Internal communication and narrative support
•  Leadership tools for sustainable implementation

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Phase 4: Sustained Capacity

•  Leader pipeline and inclusive hiring support
•  Student and family engagement planning
•  Optional partner or vendor alignment strategy

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Deliverables

•  System & Culture Review Summary
•  Board-aligned Equity Action Plan
•  Leadership Coaching Series & Tools
•  Communications & Community Engagement Toolkit
•  Optional: Equity Policy Refresh or Development

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Engagement Timeline

Typically delivered across 6–12 months, with flexible pacing and extended implementation support available.

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Engagements may include collaboration with additional expert consultants to best support project goals.