Inclusive Teaching and Learning Certificate Program

The purpose of the Inclusive Teaching and Learning Certificate Program is to help faculty and others involved in teaching and learning in higher education develop new mindsets and strategies for more inclusive and equitable practices in classrooms and other learning environments. The certificate provides evidence that the participants have attained a basic set of essential skills and knowledge needed for teaching a diverse student population.

Teaching for Racial Equity

May 26 – June 29, 2026

Using a transdisciplinary approach that draws on the fields of sociology and anthropology and integrated with educational and sociocultural philosophies of critical pedagogy, this professional development offering will provide participants with an understanding of the educational experiences of racially minoritized students as these inform student success outcomes. They will be introduced to pedagogical theories that support the success of racially minoritized students in college classrooms. Participants will learn about critical pedagogical approaches and work to redevelop or enhance existing curriculum and assignments to meet the learning needs of an increasingly racially diverse student body.

Equitable Evaluation and Assessment

June 30 – August 3, 2026

This course will introduce effective and equitable assessment practice. Topics will include writing inclusive student learning outcomes and course objectives, creating rubrics, understanding/identifying higher level learning and providing feedback that promotes student learning and takes into account diverse student backgrounds and experiences. Course participants will be introduced to ungrading, contract grading, specifications grading, and other approaches to assessment that are deliberately inclusive in engaging students and evaluating learning.

Essential Communication Skills for Inclusive Teaching

August 4 – September 7, 2026

This course focuses on developing effective classroom presentation skills (preparation and delivery of course materials) and interpersonal skills needed to effectively and inclusively communicate with students in both classroom and extra-class settings (e.g., online course sites, e-mail, office visits, etc.). Particular attention will be given to research on how student-teacher communication influences learning. Topics include: facilitation and lecture strategies; verbal and nonverbal communication channels; community-building; and out-of-class communication.

For More Information and to Register please visit:  https://cpd.suny.edu/itlcert/