Addressing Racial Bias in School Systems

Join us for a transformative training on practical skills to support system-involved youth and families.
About this Event

Trainer: Dr. Marya Wright, DSW, MSW

Date: May 19, 2025

Time: 9:15am - 12:15pm

Location: Virtual – Zoom

Agency: A Better Way Inc.

Participants must complete registration via the A Better Way Inc. website in order to gain full access to the training course.

COMPLETE REGISTRATION HERE:

A Better Way is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor Continuing Education for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LEP (62361). This course meets the qualifications for Continuing Education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. A Better Way maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

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This course provides an overview of racial bias within school systems and ways to address it. Participants will gain an understanding of what racial bias is, how it manifests in schools, and its impact on students. They will also learn strategies for addressing racial bias in school systems and advancing racial equity. The workshop will emphasize the importance of cultural competence trainings for educators. Overall, professionals working with system-involved youth will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to address racial bias within their school systems and create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).

Participants will be able to describe how to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Participants will be able to explain strategies for advancing racial equity in school systems.

1.) Professionals working with system involved youth in the education settings will have a general understand what racial bias is and how it manifests in school systems. 2.) Recognize the various impacts of racial bias on students' academic achievement and well-being in the learning environment. 3.) Learn 2-3 strategies as professionals working with system involved youth for addressing racial bias in school systems. 4.) Identify 3 skills to engage school staff in addressing racial bias in the school system.