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

Course Description: Over the last decade, new vigor and vitality has been focused on students succeeding in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. With a desperate need for the United States to stay competitive in an increasingly globalized economy, more resources are being poured into educational and training programs to increase the number of qualified STEM professionals. Historically, women and marginalized community groups have accounted for a small portion of those pursuing STEM careers. However, more effort is being utilized to address this.

This course will examine the best practices to make STEM courses accessible to at-risk students and marginalized populations. Topics will include white privilege in science, barriers for marginalized populations, and strategies for making the content accessible for all students. In will include best practices for differentiating content for students of color, women, English learners, and students with disabilities. At the end of the course, participants will reflect on the interdisciplinary connections between standards and develop an implementation plan for best practices.

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. 

Click here to view the full course syllabus.

Upcoming sections:
May 12, 2024 - June 1, 2024
June 23, 2024 - July 13, 2024
July 14, 2024 - August 3, 2024
August 11, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Course Fees (🌼✌️☮️ Tie-Dye Deals: 35% OFF License Renewal Credit and 10% OFF Grad Credit now through 4/30/24! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! 🌼✌️☮️):

License Renewal - $95 $60
Para credit - $95 $60
Graduate Credit - $175 $155
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
All course cancellations or requests to change credit type must be received in writing or electronically at least fourteen days prior to the class start date. All refunds requested before this deadline will be subject to a $40 cancellation fee per course credit cancelled. No refunds will be issued on cancellations received after this deadline, however, we can move you to a future session of the same course if possible. Iowa Safe Schools reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registration, in which case our Registrar will contact you to make alternative arrangements. Cancelled courses may be rescheduled at a later date.

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.