The GARE Approach: Visualize, Normalize, Organize, and Operationalize (VNOO) (v2.0, Feb 12, 2025)

This is a brief (~20 min) self-paced online learning module which provides an introduction to the GARE Approach to institutional-level change for racial equity, known as "Visualize, Normalize, Organize, and Operationalize".  (Note: A downloadable Certificate of Completion is available once this course is completed.)

As racial equity practitioners, you hold the power to reshape the future for the better and ensure equity, justice, and opportunity for everyone in our communities. Race Forward’s Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) Approach to Organizational Change will help you develop strategies and actions that reduce racial inequities and improve outcomes for all groups. The GARE Approach can help facilitate organizational and systems-level changes that lead to equitable outcomes in our communities. 

The Learning Objectives for this course are:
1. Identify the four components of the GARE Approach to Organizational Change for racial equity.
2. Match actions with each component of the GARE Approach (Visualize, Normalize, Organize, and Operationalize).
3. Explain how the GARE Approach supports organizational change for racial equity.
4. Categorize actions jurisdictions have taken, can take, or will take to support organizational change in their jurisdictions through each of the four components of the GARE Approach.