Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition
A tool for Educators and Staff to use with kids, teens, and young adults in the classroom, community, and even at home.
License the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition to better align your SEL priorities; further your Equity and Belonging goals; and expand your curriculum in meaningful ways.
What is the Table of Diversity™?
Inspired by the Periodic Table of Elements from Chemistry, the Table of Diversity organizes various elements of diversity in a way that's accessible, relatable, and actionable. It helps individuals, teams, and organizations see the bigger picture of diversity, offering a broader view of the identities, experiences, and perspectives that shape our world.
How Educators Can Use the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition:
Social and Emotional Learning
The Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition has six outcome areas, from Identity Development to Empathy and Perspective-Taking, to align with your school's SEL work.
Equity & Belonging
The Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition is perfect for identifying what makes a space safe and welcoming for students. It also analyzes systems that support or undermine belonging.
Curriculum Infusion
Deepen learning in English, Social Studies, Science, Art, and more using the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition. Created in partnership with K-12 educators.
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Table of Diversity™ Family Toolkit
Bonus!
The learning doesn't stop at school! Provide families with activities, conversation starters, and guidance for navigating hard conversations so the shared language extends to the community.
Give parents, caregivers, and other village members the opportunity to learn and shape the environment in a way that aligns with the school's mission.
A Typical Day with the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition
1. Identity Development: Students engage in joyful identity exploration that connects to self, family, community, and a story.
2. Belonging and Inclusion: Educators have the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition in the classroom and make it clear that everyone is welcome by authentically including all students.
3. Empathy & Perspective-Taking: Counselors and educators encourage students to engage across differences by understanding that their experiences may be different from others.
4. Equity: Leaders and educators explore various strategies to create conditions that are more equitable.
5. Community Building: Students build communities that include everyone.
6. Action & Impact: Students use what they know about themselves, each other, and the world around them to take meaningful action to help shape their environment.
Bonus: Students are changemakers, not just the recipient of information. From the earliest grade bands, students learn and practice the key skills for achieving each of the six outcomes of the Table of Diversity™ Youth Edition.
Table of Diversity™ Youth + Workplace
The magic of the Table of Diversity™ is fully felt when leaders and staff are both engaging with the Table of Diversity™ to learn and facilitate meaningful change.
Pair the Youth Edition with the Workplace Edition to maximize the potential.
License the Table of Diversity™ Ecosystem
Bring the Table of Diversity™ Ecosystem into your organization.
1. Experience the Table of Diversity™ with a workshop led by a certified Table of Diversity™ facilitator. Staff and Educators participate in the learning journey before facilitating it in their classrooms.
2. Train-the-Trainer session for staff and educators who are interested in using the Table of Diversity™ in their day-to-day classroom.
3. Implement the Table of Diversity™ with the supplemental resources designed for success. Counselors and psychologists have access to activities, conversation starters, and workshop segments that can be facilitated alone or in conjunction with other concepts. Educators have access to curriculum infusions- activities, conversations starters, and perspective-deepening prompts.
4. Implementation Support. Educators, staff, and leaders aren't left to figure this out alone. Get ongoing support ensures that the Table of Diversity™ is used effectively and consistently.
5. Optional: Family Toolkit to extend the impact beyond your organization and into students' home. Includes resources for parents and caregivers; conversation guides to support continued learning; and tools to strengthen connection and understanding.
About The Table of Diversity Creator
Demetria Miles-McDonald
Hello and welcome to the Table of Diversity universe!
My name is Demetria Miles-McDonald and I'm dedicated to promoting understanding and meaningful engagement in our diverse workplaces. With over a decade of experience in professional speaking, training, and consulting, I've had the privilege of partnering with industry leading organizations such as NASA, Humana, and In-Q-Tel to foster inclusive and equitable environments.
My Journey
My background in chemistry has profoundaly influenced my approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality. I've always been fascinated by the interactions and reactions that occur at the molecular level, which parallels the complex dynamics of human relationships. The inspiration for the Table of Diversity stems from the Periodic Table of Elements. And, fun fact: The creator of the Periodic Table of Elements is Dmitri Mendeleev. I'm pretty sure I was Dmitri in a previous life!
The Table of Diversity is my modern take on the periodic table of elements. It serves as a framework for understanding the diverse identities and experiences that shape our world. I believe that just as the periodic table of elements organized the complexities of matter, the Table of Diversity helps organizations and individuals navigate the intricate landscape of human connection.
My Mission
At the heart of my work is the belief that every individual has a unique story that contributes to the larger narrative of our communities. The Table of Diversity is designed to be useful in three ways:
* For individuals: The Table of Diversity serves as a personal tool for self-discovery. It invites people to reflect on their own identities, thought processes, and experiences, fostering greater self-awareness and showing up with purpose.
* For teams: The Table of Diversity is a powerful resource for team engagement. It helps team members understand each other's backgrounds, values, and perspectives, creating a foundation for collaboration and mutual respect. By exploring diversity together, teams can enhance their dynamics and drive collective growth.
*For organizations: The Table of Diversity facilitates a systemic shift in how organizations operate. It challenges existing structures and practices, encouraging leaders to reevaluate their strategies and implement sustainable, inclusive practices.