This course satisfies the Diversity & Inclusion requirement for the School Culture Advocate Certification. Learn more at www.safeschoolsacademy.org/csca.

Course Description: The #BlackLivesMatter movement was built upon the basic concept that Black Americans’ lives, experiences, and challenges they face are important and do matter. Working within the education system, racial disparities continue to be seen, including suspension/expulsion rates and academic performance. Some have called the education system “still separate and unequal.”

This course will explore racial disparities in schools, ways districts have worked to improve the lives of students of color, and how to create a more inclusive climate for students of color.

This is a one credit course.*

*Participants taking Drake graduate credit can enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate hours per academic semester.  If you take more than 12 credit hours, not all of your credits will be issued nor will your money be refunded. 

Click here to view the full course syllabus.

Upcoming sections:
December 22, 2024 - January 11, 2025
February 2, 2025 - February 22, 2025
March 2, 2025 - March 22, 2025
March 30, 2025 - April 19, 2025
April 27, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Course Fees (✨🎅🎁 Happy Holidays!: $40 License Renewal Credit and $140 Grad Credit now through 1/5/25! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! ✨🎅🎁):

License Renewal - $95 $40
Para credit - $95 $40
Graduate Credit - $175 $140
Audit - $35

If you have questions, check out our FAQ page! You can also email academy@iowasafeschools.org or call 515.381.0588 if you’d prefer to pay by check.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Please review our Terms & Conditions for more information on our refund and transfer policy.

Minimum Registration Limit
Beginning 8/1/2021, the minimum registration limit for a class will be three (3) registrants. If your registered class does not meet the minimum registration limit one week prior to your course start date, our Registrar will contact you about future transfer options.

Transcripts
Please allow up to two weeks for transcripts to be processed following a course end date. Request your transcripts by going to http://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/transcripts.