JEDI Training Series

Many childcare workers want children to grow in environments free from gender stereotypes and restrictions, yet often end up subconsciously reinforcing society’s messaging. From a young age, we have an opportunity to shift our language and behavior to improve mental health and stronger connections with children. Learn tools for reducing the pressures experienced by children […]

In this session, we will explore the tricky balance between young people’s inherent right to privacy and our responsibility as caregivers to keep them safe. How can we protect young people from very real dangers without sheltering them entirely from a world they need to be prepared to navigate? How can we incorporate technology - […]

Many childcare workers want children to grow in environments free from gender stereotypes and restrictions, yet often end up subconsciously reinforcing society’s messaging. From a young age, we have an opportunity to shift our language and behavior to improve mental health and stronger connections with children. Learn tools for reducing the pressures experienced by children […]

Adults in youth programs and education settings have a unique opportunity to provide programming and materials that allow youth to see themselves and their families represented. When we do this, we also prepare youth for interacting with the world around them and help them build skills to be better friends and bystanders. This session introduces […]

This highly interactive training opportunity will discuss the neurological basis for implicit bias. Participants will be able to reframe their understanding of bias and learn practical definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion terms. Real-life examples and relevant research will be discussed to assist participants in identifying bias within various every day and educational contexts.

Adults in youth programs and education settings have a unique opportunity to provide programming and materials that allow youth to see themselves and their families represented. When we do this, we also prepare youth for interacting with the world around them and help them build skills to be better friends and bystanders. This session introduces […]

Accessibility is a buzzword, but what does it mean when you’re working with youth? This interactive session will provide an introduction to what accessibility is and why it matters in your programs and organizations. Participants will practice skills such as using inclusive language, combating microaggressions and more. No matter their role in their organization, participants […]