Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS)

In this 4-hour FREE introductory virtual workshop, participants will learn why culturally, and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are needed, what the CLAS standards are, common barriers, and implementation strategies within complex systems.  The National CLAS Standards describe a framework to deliver services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and respectful, and that respond to individuals’ cultural health beliefs, preferences and communication needs. This training is an introduction to the National CLAS Standards and how to adopt them in our agencies serving youth and families.

3.5  Cultural CEUs

Trainer:
Fred Sandoval, MPA and Rosalie Nava, LMSW, MPH, National Latino Behavioral Health Association

Trainer Bios:

Fred Sandoval is a nationally recognized trainer and consultant on culturally informed practices. He received his Master's in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University in 1992 and his Bachelor's of University Studies from the University of New Mexico in 1980.

Rosalie Nava brings over 15 years of training and resource development focusing on language access and cultural humility for academic, government, and non-profit institutions. She earned her Master’s in Public Health and Social Work at New Mexico State University in 2012.

• Review the need of cultural humility within a governmental agency serving children youth and families.
• Introduce and describe the National CLAS standards.
• Discuss how the CLAS standards facilitates culturally and linguistically appropriate work and improves outcomes.
• Outline steps and strategies to incorporate CLAS standards in organizational/agency planning.
• Discuss tools and resources to facilitate implementation of CLAS standards.

This training brought to you through a partnership with the National Latino Behavioral Health Association and the Children Youth and Families Department, Behavioral Health Services.