The Provincial Racial Equity Policy (PRREP) Leadership Team was established in June 2010 as a result of a key recommendation from an internal report commissioned by the Public Schools Branch. The report, Racial Equity Policy: A Research-informed Approach, drew upon the ideological grounding of cultural proficiency and the policy foundation provided by the Racial Equity Policy. It was developed after extensive consultation will the boards across the province which had participated in research (called Achievement Gap Initiative) designed to measure student engagement and effective learning conditions at the school and classroom levels.

The PREP Leadership Team is mandated to “Establish a Racial Equity /Cultural Proficiency Framework.”  It is comprised of members from all school boards across and province and representatives from the Department of Education. The framework (see details on this website) is designed to guide implementation of all components of the Racial Equity Policy and promote leadership in the area of Cultural Proficiency.