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

Course Description: Iowa has a Latinx population of nearly 10%, making it the second largest ethnic group in the state. As this number continues to rise, dedicating time to understanding the barriers facing Latinx students in our school systems and how best to support these students helps to cultivate a more inclusive school climate and enhances student success. Although often treated as a monolithic group in comparison to other racial groups, the Latinx population is remarkably diverse. Dedicating time and energy to understanding the diversity within this marginalized group can help schools and educators intentionally serve Latinx students and promote their success. In this class, teachers will learn what cultures Latinx students are coming from, the policies that are affecting their lives, and the household structures informing their experiences.

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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. 

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.