The USC Race and Equity Center is offering a series of professional learning experiences via Zoom for individuals and partner organizations engaged in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s SD&D ecosystem. Each live, synchronous 90-minute session will be highly interactive and focused on racial equity strategies, solutions, and practical problem-solving approaches. Slide decks, video recordings of the live sessions, and all other related materials will be available within one week following each session.
Registration is required for every session in the series.
Balancing Racial Equity with Other Service Design and Delivery Priorities
Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 10am PT/1pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf1
Embedding Racial Equity into Services, Partnerships, and Network Resources
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 12pm PT/3pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf2
Identifying and Correcting Implicit Biases in Service Delivery, Materials, and Partner Selection
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 9am PT/12pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf3
Leading Productive, Non-Polarizing Conversations about Race and Racism
Monday, November 1, 2021, 10am PT/1pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf4
Reaching Agreement on Terminology and Racial Equity Language Variations
Friday, December 3, 2021, 9am PT/12pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf5
Understanding the Effects of Racism on Racially Minoritized Students’ Experiences and Outcomes
Friday, January 21, 2022, 10am PT/1pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf6
Recruiting Equity-Minded TA/Service Providers and Partners from Racially Minoritized Groups
Monday, February 14, 2022, 11am PT/2pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf7
Holding Networks and Partners Accountable for Demonstrable Progress Toward Racial Equity Goals
Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 9am PT/12pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf8
Measuring Progress Toward Racial Equity Goals
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10am PT/1pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf9
Differentiating Racial Equity Communications to Different Partners and SD&D Stakeholder Groups
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 12pm PT/3pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf10
Systematically Soliciting Input and Feedback from Colleagues of Color Across the Ecosystem
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 10am PT/1pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf11
Using Disaggregated Data to Develop Customized Solutions for Specific Racial/Ethnic Student Groups
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 11am PT/2pm ET, Register at https://uscrec.info/bmgf12
