Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consulting

Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Virtual Hiring Process

In this new normal, our DEI Practice Group consultants make the case for a more economical, dynamic, and inclusive virtual hiring process.

Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Admissions Process

After spending the summer working with college admission offices, consultant Lawrence Alexander offers his advice to other institutions considering evaluating their admissions processes.

Supporting Women of Color in the First Year of Headship

As the leader of CS&A's DEI Consulting Practice, Lawrence Alexander reminds us not to forget about the leadership transition needs of one particular group.

Here Are the Questions School Leaders Should Ask Themselves About ‘Rigorous’ Curricula

CS&A's Lawrence Alexander explores where history will find independent schools standing as conversations about DEI and justice are pitted against academic rigor.

Finding Your Path to Institutional Equity and Inclusion

Like many Directors of Diversity, Lawrence Alexander wasn't hired to do this work. He shares his school's journey of building a more equitable community.

Lawrence Alexander

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You want a trusted guide for your school's diversity and inclusion journey.

CS&A draws from our more than 40-year history of working with schools and educational organizations to offer consulting services in the important and ever-growing area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. Wherever your organization may be in terms of its cultural competency work or its diversity and inclusion efforts, we welcome the opportunity to facilitate a deeper level of understanding and growth with your team.

Partnering with Schools to Build Inclusive Communities

Services include:

Implicit bias training for boards, search committees, and admission committees
Increasing cultural competence among faculty and administrators
Delivering workshops and keynotes for students regarding issues of equity, inclusion, and justice
Conducting campus climate surveys for inclusivity
Coaching for heads of school and school leadership on recruiting, hiring, and transitioning Directors of Equity and Inclusion

Trusted Expertise

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Practice is led by consultant Lawrence Alexander, a leader in and passionate advocate for DEI work in independent schools.

• Former Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Director of College Counseling at White Mountain School (NH):

• Lead the D&I steering committee
• Advised the Diversity Club and Students of Color affinity group
• Facilitated the school’s participation at the NAIS People of Color Conference

• Presently engaged in a three-year DEI project with East Woods School, NY:

• Training faculty on implicit bias
• Auditing the curriculum for inclusivity
• Creating capacity in the student community around equity and inclusion work

• Leading implicit bias training with the CS&A staff

CS&A Diversity Mission Statement

At Carney, Sandoe & Associates, we are committed to the importance of increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion – both within our own organization and among the educational communities with whom we partner.

Cognizant of our ability to reach a wide variety of schools, teachers, and educational leaders, it is our goal to provide educators with resources that help foster diverse & inclusive environments. We aim to facilitate continued learning and to encourage valuable networking opportunities.