named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Designing for Belonging Institute
Three-day in-person experience for school teams to build classrooms rooted in belonging, representation, and anti-bias teaching through observation, collaboration, and curriculum design.
Educational Institutes
Immersive professional learning experiences for educators and school leaders, offered in 3-day in-person and 1-day virtual formats, focused on anti-bias education, inclusive curriculum design, and school culture transformation.
Inclusive by Design Institute
Three-day in-person institute grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), offering school teams hands-on training in inclusive planning, classroom observation, and team coaching to support equitable learning environments.
The Belonging Library
Free downloadable collection of templates, guides, and resources used in coaching practice to support educators in building inclusive, community-centered classrooms.
Virtual Institute: Transforming School Culture
One-day virtual institute providing educators with tools to implement justice-centered practices, foster belonging, and shift curriculum and culture in their schools.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 5 activities
- Conducts workshops combining family and educator learningOffers workshop series for up to 30 participants that integrate learning for both families and educators, fostering shared understanding and collaborative practice around inclusion and belonging. 100% of workshop participants reported the experience as engaging, with helpful resources, and indicated they would recommend it to colleagues.
- Delivers anti-bias and inclusive education institutes for educators and school leadersOffers two formats of educational institutes: a 3-day in-person experience and a 1-day virtual institute focused on anti-bias, inclusive practices, and social justice. The Inclusive by Design Institute is grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the Designing for Belonging Institute supports school teams in building classrooms rooted in belonging, representation, and inclusive practice. The 3-day Inclusive by Design Institute is hosted in person at the Brooklyn, NY learning site.
- Operates a learning site model for anti-bias educationImplements a learning site model exemplified by Community Roots, the first site, to support schools in practicing anti-bias education. The organization operated a pilot program at Community Roots for three years prior to becoming a 501(c)(3) in 2019, and the learning site continues to exemplify equitable public school practices.
- Provides capacity-building support in anti-bias education to schools and organizationsEmpowers schools and organizations to develop justice-oriented changemakers using innovative curriculum and learning environments. Supports teachers and school leaders in creating anti-bias communities and provides expertise and resources in the Anti-Bias Education Framework to advance inclusive education practices and equitable classroom design.
- Provides coaching programs for educators and school teamsOffers a 10-session coaching program for instructional teams to develop inclusive classrooms centered on belonging, access, and identity. Provides ongoing coaching models to support educators in creating school communities where every child and adult feels a sense of belonging. Coaching clients report shifts in mindset and specific changes to teaching practice and curriculum.
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Hosts webinars and virtual learning sessions for practitionersOffers 45-minute complimentary webinars with 30 minutes of instructional content and 15 minutes of Q&A to address common classroom challenges and spark changes in teaching practice and mindset. Also hosts interactive virtual sessions throughout the year to deepen practitioner learning through real-world practice and shared experience.
- Offers professional learning courses and self-guided modules for school leadersProvides a professional learning course focused on addressing common challenges using belonging-centered strategies. Includes four self-guided modules for reflection and practical application, monthly virtual group meetings for collaborative problem-solving, and monthly one-on-one virtual coaching. Ongoing access to an online community supports continued engagement and peer feedback.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Delivers family coaching and educational resources on equity and inclusionOffers a family coaching series focused on identity exploration, recognizing and responding to bias, and supporting children in these areas at home. Provides online articles, videos, and free downloadable tools (templates, guides, planning resources) on race, equity, justice, and inclusion. Hosts online Q&A webinars where families can have questions answered after engaging with video resources.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Facilitates practitioner-led gatherings and online resource exchangeSupports practitioner-led virtual gatherings that create space for honest exploration of challenges, idea exchange, and sharing of tools and resources. Provides access to an online discussion and resource hub where practitioners can exchange tools, ask questions, continue conversations, and seek peer support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Documents and shares case studies on transformative education coachingConducts research by documenting case studies that detail partnerships with schools, illustrating challenges, strategies, and successes in transformative education coaching.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$380K
Contributions & grants$231K61%
Program service revenue$149K39%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$372K
Program expenses45%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$305K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$624
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAHBA ROHANI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $123K |
board members · 4
- MARISSA MUNOZ — BOARD MEMBER
- RODNELL WORKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SINA MOSSAYED — BOARD MEMBER
- TANISHIA WILLIAMS PETERSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Center for Learner Equity Partner — Collaborates on conferences or speaking engagements focused on equity in education.
- Community Roots Partner — Learning site that inspired and exemplifies the educational model of Roots ConnectED
- Community Roots Partner — Learning site where Roots ConnectED piloted its programming and developed its model.
- Community Roots Charter School Partner — Hosts in-person Educational Institutes at its facility in Brooklyn, NY.
- Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Network — Includes participants from the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition in its ongoing community for educators.
- Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Partner — Partner organization working with Roots ConnectED to advance diverse and high-quality public charter schools.
- Grades 6-12 Schools Partner — Schools served as part of the organization's mission to empower educational institutions in cultivating justice-oriented changemakers.
- Humanities Collaborative Network Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Roots ConnectED on humanities-centered education initiatives.
- Math for America Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Roots ConnectED to support accomplished public school mathematics and science teachers.
- Nonprofit Organizations Partner — Organizations partnered with to build community and implement transformative learning environments.
- Rio Grande School Partner — Partnered with Roots ConnectED on educator and family coaching initiatives.
- The Century Foundation Partner — Partner organization working with Roots ConnectED to promote opportunity, reduce inequality, and foster equitable education.
- Transcend Education Partner — Partner organization working with Roots ConnectED to innovate and transform education systems for equity and belonging.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building via Personalized, Ecosystem-Wide Coachingmethodology: whole_community_coachingBy using responsive, relationship-first coaching that engages educators, families, and students within their unique contexts, the organization builds internal capacity for sustained change because personalized support across the whole community strengthens ownership, implementation fidelity, and long-term resilience.
- Human-Centered Anti-Bias Educationmethodology: human_centered_anti_biasBy centering human connection and mutual recognition of humanity in schools, the organization produces more equitable and just educational environments because authentic relationships foster trust, belonging, and sustained behavioral change necessary for anti-bias implementation.
- Integrated, Incremental Systems Change Through Community Learningmethodology: incremental_systems_changeBy embedding anti-bias practices throughout the school day and supporting practitioners with small, intentional shifts in language and approach within a community of practice, the organization produces sustainable transformation because iterative learning and peer support reduce resistance and enable organic, high-leverage change.
- Root-Cause Oriented Change with UDL-Informed Designmethodology: udl_root_causeBy applying Universal Design for Learning and focusing on root causes of inequity, the organization creates barrier-free, inclusive learning environments because addressing structural and instructional design flaws at their source enables deeper belonging and equitable engagement for all students.