Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom Series

Online Self-Paced , Independent Study

Cultivate Understanding and Respect in the Classroom

The Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom Series courses promote positive change and personal growth for K-12 educators that want to learn how to celebrate diversity, and also strategize how to promote inclusivity, equity and anti-racism in the classroom. These courses provide educators with skills and strategies on how to create a culturally inclusive classroom, while teaching students to value inclusion and promote cultural respect and tolerance within their daily lives.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Challenges Teachers Face & How to Tackle Them

Recognizing and celebrating diversity in the classroom can pose a challenge to educators, but it also creates a wonderful opportunity to teach students about equity and inclusivity. To implement a curriculum that focuses on all of these concepts, and overcome the challenges associated with these lessons, schools should focus on creating professional groups/communities that work together to make their school better.

One of the best ways to constructively contribute to these initiatives is by re-educating oneself about proper teaching diversity strategies. Taking any one of the courses offered in this series would give you as an educator valuable resources and knowledge to help improve inclusivity and equity within the school community. 

Schedule & Fees

Courses – Enroll in One or More

Course Date Units Price
Creating a Culturally-Conscious Learning Environment [EDU-X764P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Lara DeHaven

This 3-Unit online professional development course for educators focuses on how to create a culturally-responsive classroom to celebrate cultural differences, in turn to create equity and increase student success and well-being.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Be on My SIDE: Educating for Social Justice, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity [EDU-X741P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
CJ Moloney

This is a 2-unit online course for K-12 educators to address their role as allies, advocates and catalysts for positive change in the classroom to promote social justice, inclusivity, diversity and equity

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Teaching for Joy and Equity in the K-12 Classroom [EDU-X714S] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Lauren Wilensky

This is a flexible and convenient online self-paced course that provides professional growth for educators, available for three units and focuses on designing curriculum to enhance student learning.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching [EDU-X772K] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Amy Triba

Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching is an 2-unit online professional growth course that promotes multicultural education to benefit all students

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Introduction to Restorative Practices [EDU-X735R] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

This is an online 3-unit course for educators that focuses on restorative practices, an alternative to traditional discipline and classroom management to cultivate a better classroom management, create positive peer mediation practices and to build community.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education [EDU-X773MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
CJ Moloney

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book Case Studies and Social Justice Education by Paul Gorski and Seema Pothini

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students [EDU-X778MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice [EDU-X779MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice by Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – How to Be an Antiracist [EDU-X768MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing [EDU-X781MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing by Anneliese Singh

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – So You Want to Talk About Race [EDU-X775MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Community Connections – We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom [EDU-X776MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
CJ Moloney

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina Love

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism [EDU-X767MA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community [EDU-X702NA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators based on the book Practice What You Teach: Social Justice Education in the Classroom and the Streets by Bree Picower

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together [EDU-X709NA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) Series consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators, with this course based on the book The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part I/Diversity and Inclusion – Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction [EDU-X704NA] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$134
Independent Study
Marisa Thompson

Read Empower Act Discover (R.E.A.D.) Part I Series consists of one-unit independent study courses designed for educators, with this course based on the book Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction by Gholdy Muhammad

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Learning Method Information

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

Independent Study

Independent Study Self-Paced: Independent study courses offer you flexibility and the ability to complete a course faster or slower than you would a traditional live course. In this online format, you may register at any time and you will have a set time period (typically 9 months) from the time of registration to complete your course. This convenient format is often helpful for:

  • Working professionals with tight schedules
  • Students who require a specific course to meet professional development or recertification requirements
  • Students living in remote locations
  • Students who cannot easily attend courses due to injury or illness
  • Students who are self-motivated and conscientious

What You Will Learn

Participants in the Teaching Diversity in the Classroom course series will be able to:

Who Should Attend

All educators, including teachers, counselors, administrators and others wanting to promote positive change within their lives (and their students) to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity.

benefits of usd’s teaching diversity in the classroom course series

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Careers Outlook

Employment opportunities in the education field — including adult education — are expected to grow by almost 1 million new jobs by 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With so many new and emerging opportunities, adult learning institutions and programs are going to have to compete heavily to attract and retain the most talented educators.

This makes furthering your education and diversifying your teaching skill set all the more important. By growing your expertise in a wide variety of educational concepts, you will broaden your career prospects and become a valuable asset in any learning environment.

Industry Insights

10 %

Job growth

$57,220

Median salary


Career Opportunities

District Level Professional Development Provider
Instructional Coach
Academic Director
Conference Speaker
Workplace Trainer
Continuing Education Instructor
Anyone interested in leading other adults through trainings, workshops, or presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

Informative Stats and Facts

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High-quality, career-building courses to choose from

50+

In-depth, innovative, and relevant topics

25+

Career advancing certificates

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