New York State Cares for Communities

Asynchronous (Self-paced) Course Instructions

2021 – 2022

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Instructions for all online self-paced courses:

These online self-paced PD courses are taken fully online and are available anytime on any computer, tablet, or mobile device. Please only use Firefox or Chrome browsers (Internet Explorer is not supported). The courses are interactive, and you will automatically receive a digital certificate (and SACC credit) upon successful completion.

To get started, just click each course’s enrollment link to create or log into your Teachable platform account. Each course is no cost to you. Content and resources featured in these courses is presented by Change Impact.

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Introduction to Equity and Inclusion

(1.5 hours)

Course Link: https://changeimpact.teachable.com/p/equityintro-nyscfc

About this course:

As a learner, you will be introduced to the key components of equity and inclusion in order to better understand how to strengthen these practices in your professional and personal life. This session aims to support individuals who are new to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work or looking to reinforce their knowledge. We’ll examine the foundational history of this work and unpack unconscious bias through examinations of privilege and power.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the core elements of equity and inclusion
• Explain the importance and impact of implicit bias and privilege
• Access resources and demonstrate strategies for promoting equity

OCFS Training Topic(s) Covered: (1) Principles of Childhood Development; (3) Child Care Program Development

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Introduction to Antiracism in Organizations 

(1.5 hours)

Course Link: https://changeimpact.teachable.com/p/intro-antiracism-nyscfc

About this course:

Understand the history, context, and impacts of race, racial identity, and White Supremacy Culture in order to foster antiracism and equity in your work environment.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define and describe the different layers of racism and their symptoms and systems
• Implement strategies for antiracist practices in the workplace/groups
• Use various antiracism tools

OCFS Training Topic(s) Covered: (1) Principles of Childhood Development; (3) Child Care Program Development