Academy Courses: Building Knowledge, Skills, and Capacity
In 2022, HUD's National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA) trained over 700 fair housing professionals and civil rights leaders through practical skill-building exercises and thoughtful dialogue with experts in the field.
This special edition NFHTA Digest provides an inside look at the FY 2022 successes of Academy courses.
This special edition of the NFHTA Digest features:
- The first opportunity to register for 2023 Academy Courses
- An infographic showcasing FY 22 course highlights
- Words of encouragement and highlights from Academy Faculty
- Tips on how to effectively coordinate and collaborate on an investigation of housing discrimination
- Key takeaways from Academy courses
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Reserve Your Seat for January 2023 Academy Courses!
Seats are limited, so submit a registration request today to begin the enrollment process for the following courses:
Please note that submitting a registration request does not confirm that your seat is reserved. Interested participants must meet all eligibility requirements and fully complete the two-step registration to be enrolled in the course.
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Course Highlights From Academy Faculty
NFHTA’s courses are developed and taught by fair housing experts who bring their rich knowledge and experiences to the NFHTA curriculum. Beyond their leadership within the Academy, NFHTA faculty are all leaders within their FHIP and/or FHAP organizations and are striving to make a difference in the entire fair housing community.
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"Take the work seriously, don't cut corners, be empathetic, and keep an open eye and mind in doing the work so you don't miss things. Things won't get better if we just let them be. We have to be the ones who work to bring about the inclusive and fair world that we desire."
Joshua V. Barr, Esq., Chief Strategist/Founder, Raising the Barr, LLC
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"Focus on the positive impact your work has on the community. Every small victory leads to a great outcome for someone, including yourself."
Maria Gonzalez, MSCJ, Assistant Deputy Director, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
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"Think creatively and keep in mind that the Fair Housing Act does more than prohibit individual acts of discrimination. The Fair Housing Act calls for broad actions designed to create and support open and integrated communities, so fair housing practitioners should pursue cases and efforts that support the Fair Housing Act's very broad goals."
Cashauna Hill, Executive Director, Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
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"Students of the Academy have been taught the fundamentals of intake and investigation: properly establishing jurisdiction, creating and executing your investigative plan, and use of prima case elements as a roadmap for conducting sound investigations. NFHTA’s great work has improved the performance of FHIPs and FHAPs and their abilities to address housing discrimination at this critical time."
Jeffrey P. May, MURP, Principal, International Development and Planning LLC
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Collaborating Across Regions and States to Maximize Impact
NFHTA’s instructor-led courses include daily pre-and post-course sessions for attendees to network and ask fair housing questions. Often the questions asked by attendees relate to current investigations.
Recently, several people have inquired about cases they are examining where properties are owned and/or managed by companies across multiple states or HUD regions. More specifically, attendees have asked if it would be appropriate to reach out to fair housing groups in those other areas.
The resounding answer is “YES!” as this may lead to necessary changes at all the properties that are under a company’s umbrella.
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How to Effectively Coordinate and Collaborate on an Investigation of Housing Discrimination
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Courses for All Skill Levels
If you weren't one of the over 700 people that have attended an Academy course, below are a few of the key takeaways on why people enroll in courses.
- "I learned much more about the history of Fair Housing. Although I was aware of the general history, I enjoyed diving deeper into it."
- "I learned best practices for calculating damages and the different types of damages that are available to complainant."
- "The speakers were always very knowledgeable, and I valued their willingness to answer questions."
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NFHTA Instructor Led Courses
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National Fair Housing Forums
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Other HUD-Funded Events
Combating Appraisal Bias Series: The Generational Wealth Gap Roundtable
January 31, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Appraisal bias is a pervasive issue that contributes to the widening wealth gap in many communities of color across America. This discussion will examine the topic of racial bias in the home appraisal process, what consumers need to know, and solutions to combat it.
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