From Awareness to Advocacy: How Do I Show Up As An Agent of Change?
2023-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)

Youth Autonomy, Empathy and Ageism
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:30
In this interactive session, participants will be invited to reflect on their own experiences and to interrogate the ageist assumptions that underpin our interactions with youth. We will seek to answer questions such as: How does fear drive us to exert more control over youth than is necessary, and how can we manage those fears? How can I safely introduce more autonomy into the expectations I set for youth, while providing the tools for them to meet those expectations successfully? How can I access empathy as a resource to build a strong foundation of trust and honesty in my relationships with youth?

Latinx and Complex: Supporting Latinx Families
2023-05-26 10:00 - 11:30
The Latinx umbrella encompasses many different nations, cultures, and racial identities. Learning the about some of the fundamental differences within the Latinx community is important to building trust with Latinx program participants and their families. In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of Latinx culture in the United States and the unique challenges this multiracial and multicultural community faces. Participants will also gain a better understanding of hidden rules in the Latinx culture that impact learning environments. The goal of this program is to provide participants with strategies to improve student academic performance and socialization.

New Laws and New Talent: Attracting & Retaining LGBTQIA Employees
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00

Youth and The Right to Privacy
2023-06-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:30
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 – smartphones, social media etc. – into a changing conversation about privacy? And most importantly, how can we challenge ageist norms that strip youth of their agency and right to privacy in the name of safety?

Getting Gender Right: Role Modeling Support of Gender Diversity & Individuality
2023-06-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
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 of all genders!

Cultural Humility & Serving Diverse Communities – An Indigenous Perspective
2023-06-22 10:30 - 12:00

Windows & Mirrors: LGBTQIA-Affirming Programs and Curriculum
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00
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
the “Mirrors & Windows” learning theory (coined by educator Emily Styles in 1988) and
provides examples for improvements to curriculum and programming.

Bias: A Human Condition
2023-06-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Teachings of the Good Mind – The Story of Spirit & Intent
2023-07-14 10:30 - 12:00

Accessibility 101
2023-07-28 10:30 - 12:00
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 will leave with strategies for how they can bring accessibility in all of their work. Attending this session is a prerequisite to attending other sessions from this facilitation team.

Accessibility in the Workplace
2023-08-09 11:00 - 12:00
When an organization successfully builds a culture of inclusion, employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. This interactive session will explore how to build an inclusive environment for employees including creating an accessible hiring process, staff meetings, and training. This session will be valuable to current and aspiring leaders. Note: This session will NOT cover ADA accessibility. Prerequisite: Accessibility 101

Deepening Allyship for LGBTQIA Children & Youth
2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Take your allyship to the next level with an introspective exploration. We often don’t notice how our own experiences of gender and attraction shape how we provide care and education for youth. Allyship isn’t about being “tolerant” or even “supportive.” It’s about ACTION – so let’s dive in!

Expanding Trauma-Informed Care to Recognize the Impacts of Historical Traumas
2023-08-23 10:30 - 12:00
This session will address Cultural Humility from a Haudenosaunee and Native American
cultural perspective and discuss some of the historical and continuing factors that impact
diverse communities but are often unrecognized by mainstream society. Using a Trauma-
Informed Care approach, we will explore the multiple factors of historical traumas and the
unresolved, continuing consequences of these challenges, referencing Native American
experiences. Based on these perspectives, we will provide insights into some of the dynamics that may impact cross-cultural interactions, levels of trust and mistrust, and emerging approaches that are designed to improve the health and wellbeing of all peoples.

Accessibility during Youth Engagement
2023-08-30 11:00 - 12:00
Our organizations strive to serve all youth, but is your programming truly inclusive for students with disabilities? In this interactive session, participants will assess the current accessibility of their youth programming and develop strategies for increasing it. Participants will discuss the unique challenges around language as it relates to youth with disabilities. Note: This session will NOT cover ADA accessibility. Prerequisite: Accessibility 101

Genuine Disability Allyship
2023-09-15 11:00 - 12:00
What does disability allyship mean? How can you serve as an ally both in your work and in your life more generally? During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to create a personal plan for growing as an accessibility ally. You’ll also explore how to find people and organizations to follow on social media or by email to stay current on conversations related to accessibility. Prerequisite: Accessibility 101
