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Multiday Session Course

F23 Leading for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) Initiative


Total Credits: 8.5 including 8.5 Category I CEs


Dates
Schedule at a glance


Description

The Leading for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) initiative is a training and coaching series offered by the School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Participants complete four modules designed to increase their understanding of their individual bias, learn about systemic oppression, and create concrete action steps to make a change: 

LEAD Module 1: Unpacking Identity & Oppression

LEAD Module 2: Understanding Systems of  Oppression and Power

LEAD Module 3: Navigating Difficult Dialogues

LEAD Module 4: Learning Community

 

After completing L.E.A.D., our LEADers participate in our L.E.A.D. Learning Community is a space to expand understanding, hold each other accountable, work collaboratively, and build community. 

Instructor

Neijma Celestine-Donnor, JD, LCSW-C's Profile

Neijma Celestine-Donnor, JD, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products


Neijma (she/her), JD, MSW, LCSW-C, is the Associate Dean for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work. She began her role at the School of Social Work in August 2020. In her role, Neijma leads the school’s diversity and anti-oppression efforts and helps guide the achievement of a new standard for inclusive excellence. As a member of the Dean’s leadership team, Neijma has a strategic position responsible for promoting and enabling an inclusive environment for faculty, students, and staff while championing organizational change. She comes to the School from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she served as a director in the University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion. She is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland’s School of Social Work program and the University of Baltimore School of Law.


Julia Scott Related Seminars and Products


(she/her) is the DEI Coordinator in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work. In her role, she develops diversity and inclusion-focused education, programs, and events for the SSW faculty, staff, students, and local community. Locally, Julia also works with Baltimore Racial Justice Action (BRJA), which works with individuals and organizations to fight against racism & other forms of institutional oppression. With BRJA, she serves as an Advisory Board Member, Primary Trainer, and 13th of the Month Event Co-Coordinator. Her interest revolves around using Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppression frameworks to approach community building and leadership programming. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Morgan State University.


Agenda & Learning Objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. To learn and understand key themes, language, and definitions regarding Systems of Oppression and Power
  2. To learn the different levels of oppression and how they act together to reinforce oppressive ideas and policies both personally and professionally
  3. To explore and understand the importance of power analysis and the different types of power to use in personal and work environments
  4. To assess their organization or unit using the Anti-Racist Continuum and identify ways to disrupt oppression in personal and professional spaces
  5. To learn what personal and organizational practices can help break the cycle of racism and oppression, and create a more inclusive work and learning environments

 

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

 

Bibliography/References:

Brown, A. C. (2018). I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a world made for whiteness. Convergent.

Crossroads Ministry, Chicago, IL: Adapted from original concept by Bailey Jackson and Rita Hardiman, and further developed by Andrea Avazian and Ronice Branding; further adapted by Melia LaCour, PSESD.

Hunjan, R., & Keophilavon, S. (2010). Power and making change happen. Fife: Carnegie UK Trust.

Lawrence, K., Sutton, S., Kubisch, A., Susi, G., & Fulbright-Anderson, K. (Eds.). (2004). Structural Racism and Community Building. The Aspen Institute.

Morgan, J. D.,et al. (2018, May). What Racism Looks Like: An Infographic. Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Santa Fe Community Foundation Equity Framework

VeneKlasen, L., & Miller, V. (2007). A new weave of power, people & politics: The action guide for advocacy and citizen participation. Warwickshire: Practical Action Publishing.
 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

 

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

 

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through two platforms: Zoom and WebEx.

Both platforms offer high quality and user-friendly webinar platforms for our registrants.

 

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

 

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Late Fees and Refunds

Fee & Registration:

Cost is $150 and includes CE credit. Registering after September 15, 2023 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.

 

*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee

Course Completion & CE Information

 

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for {quantity} Category I Continuing Education Units for {ethics/supervision}. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.

 

ASWB Approved

Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete the online course evaluation located in your account. After the online course evaluation is completed, you are then able to download your certificate. Partial Credit will not be given for participants who arrive late or leave early.

 

Unversity of Maryland School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Professional Education, provider #1611, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UMSSW Office of CPE maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/11/2021 to 02/11/2024. Social workers participating in this course receive {quantity} continuing education {ethics/supervision} credits.

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

All those interested in Topic Welcomed

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129