The purpose of this professional practice dissertation (PPD) was to examine and provide Department of Defense Education Activity Schools practical and real-world solutions with regards to continuous improvement within its educational equity program. This process was examined and analyzed through a qualitative action research approach and design and presents a summary of the research and those action plan applications. This PPD invited all stakeholders involved to review the programmatic recommendations presented to improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of the educational equity and cultural competence process. These incessant adaptations will promote educational and cultural competence by empowering elementary-school educators with the skills and knowledge, which will ultimately improve student learning. Based on the qualitative data in this PPD, the researcher developed a best practice brochure with knowledge and strategies that educators can employ in their classrooms. An Executive Summary contains a concise outline of this PPD. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]