Overview of the GARE Racial Equity Tool (v1.1, Oct 20, 2024)

This is a brief (~30 min) self-paced online learning module which provides an overview of GARE's Racial Equity Tool, the use of which supports implementation of institutional-level changes in government for racial equity.  Note: The Certificate of Completion for this course will be available in Fall 2024; for learners who complete this course before the Certificates of Completion are available, GARE staff will follow-up with these learners and provide the Certificate of Completion (until then, once learners complete this course, it is acknowledged as 'complete' on the backend of the Learning Management System/LMS).

People working in government have the power to change practices and reduce barriers to ensure equity, justice, and opportunity for all. The Racial Equity Tool is a methodology that helps jurisdictions design institutional-level processes for integrating racial equity concepts and practices into the work of government, with the goal of racially equitable outcomes for all groups.  The Racial Equity Tool is an example of an institutional-level strategy that falls under the "Operationalize" category of the GARE Approach for institutional-level change for racial equity.

The course Learning Objectives are:
1. Explain the rationale for using the Racial Equity Tool.
2. Describe circumstances in which one would use the Racial Equity Tool.
3. Identify the six steps of the Racial Equity Tool methodology.
4. Identify the central questions to be answered when a data-informed and stakeholder participatory process cannot be undertaken.
5. List potential work projects where the Racial Equity Tool could be applied.

Please note that completion of this brief module of the Overview of the Racial Equity Tool is just the first step in a larger process for developing a conceptual understanding and subsequent application of a racial equity methodology. This module is not intended to replace a more in-depth training on the Racial Equity Tool, which requires further training. GARE is in the process of developing standalone online modules for each of the Racial Equity Tool steps/components in the next two years. In addition, if your jurisdiction is interested in in-person training on the Racial Equity Tool, information is provided at the end of this course for contacting the appropriate personnel.