Integration Specialists

The Duluth Public Schools’ 12 full-time Integration Specialists are key to closing achievement disparities and fostering a culturally responsive learning environment. Serving Grades K-12 across 13 traditional schools and 5 residential/treatment sites, these specialists reflect the diverse racial and cultural makeup of our community.

Core Impact & Services

Each specialist manages a roster of up to 35 students, providing MTSS Tier 3 intensive support. They utilize data from MCA/Benchmark assessments and behavioral reports to guide students in:

• Academics: Improving GPA, test scores, and graduation rates.

• Attendance: Focused monitoring and drop-out prevention.

• Future Planning: College and career readiness and Personal Learning Plan (PLP) development.

• Identity & Growth: Small-group interventions focused on cultural identity, justice, and affirmation.

Bridging School, Home, and Community

Integration Specialists serve as a vital link between the district and our families:

• Family Engagement: Building intentional relationships and facilitating the Office of Education Equity’s family programs.

• Cultural Learning: Providing at least 4 annual integrated learning opportunities site-wide to promote racial and economic integration.

• Leadership: Collaborating with Student Support and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure every student is seen and supported.

Service Locations

High Schools: Denfeld, Duluth East, ALC

Middle Schools: Lincoln Park, Ordean East

Elementary Schools: Congdon Park, Homecroft, Laura MacArthur, Lester Park, Lowell, Myers-Wilkins, Piedmont, Stowe

Residential & Specialized Sites: Arrowhead Academy, Chester Creek, Merritt Creek, Rockridge, and Arrowhead Juvenile Center