Becoming the Solution: We help employees of businesses, governments, and organizations recognize how bias and lack of cultural understanding affect the workplace and give them tools to manage human difference and optimize diverse assets and perspectives. In the last year, we trained 1,015 individuals. 80.9% indicated our program increased their knowledge about diversity and inclusion. 82.9% indicated they learned new skills and techniques to increase inclusion in the workplace. 85.1% indicated they learned ways to interact more effectively with others. Efficacy Parent Training: We partner with Rochester Public Schools to close the academic achievement gap. Efficacy training changes parents' mindsets about their students' ability to learn and teaches techniques that help parents support student learning. In the 2011-12 school year 660 parents attended training, impacting the following student populations: White, 50%; Asian, 18%; Hispanic, 18%; and Black, 13%. On a scale of 1-10, parents rated the quality of the workshop and its value to them at 8.4 and the utility of the workshop in providing information and skills they can use at 8.6. Spark! Workshops: We facilitate workshops that teach students in grades K-12 to value human difference, recognize bias in their own attitudes, build skills to oppose discrimination and bullying, and create an environment of respect and inclusion. In 2012 we reached 14,257 students in 32 area schools. 67% of the grade levels met our learning targets. 92% of elementary teachers and 98% of middle school teachers would recommend our curriculum to a colleague.

1. Redesign outcome evaluation model and process for the Spark! program. 2. Complete development of Becoming the Solution curriculum. 3. Develop and launch a community inclusion campaign in partnership with the Mayor's office.

We serve the entire community, since everyone can learn more about others, eliminate bias in their thinking, and practice more inclusive and welcoming behavior.

We serve primarily the community of Rochester, but also reach out to communities in Southeast Minnesota and, occasionally, the State of Minnesota.