Adjusting to a youth’s new name? Struggling with they/them pronouns? Wondering what to do when the family isn’t on board? This session provides attendees with tips, tools, and NYS laws applicable to communicating with and about youth & staff who are trans and/or nonbinary. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101
Interrupting bias in our everyday lives can be daunting, especially when you may not have the language to express your thoughts. In this interactive presentation, participants will be able to […]
In the third session of our series on intersectionality and finding common ground, participants will be able to unpack the political implications of why diversity and inclusion have become such […]
Interrupting bias in our everyday lives can be daunting, especially when you may not have the language to express your thoughts. In this interactive presentation, participants will be able to learn strategies and the language to engage in difficult conversations thoughtfully. Want to share these strategies with your students? Participants will also receive tools to […]
In the fourth session of our series on intersectionality, participants will discuss the differences between awareness, allyship, advocacy and activism. We will explore why it is important to have critical conversations about racism, misogyny, homophobia and xenophobia with our colleagues and students. Participants will also explore how to respond to fear and resistance, and why […]
An interactive introduction to terminology and key concepts related to sexual orientation and gender identity expression. This session serves the foundation necessary for exploring the skills, practices, policies, and NYS laws in the upcoming LGBTQIA sessions. Individuals wishing to attend other sessions from the facilitator must first attend this session.
In this new series on intersectionality, participants will discuss the differences between awareness, allyship, advocacy and activism, and how to improve upon how they show up as creators of safe […]
Noticing that your electronic and paper forms don’t give all the information your staff need, or that they don’t work for all of your families? Geared towards directors and other […]
This session will examine gender and sexuality through an Indigenous lens, with a focus on the impact of colonialism on queerness and gender equity in Indigenous communities. Participants will gain […]
