Be a Better Ally: LGBTQIA+ Awareness
Starts at $3,000
Expand your understanding of LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, issues, and barriers to foster empathy, raise awareness of social issues, and discover ways to enhance inclusivity in your classroom.
Benefits
Creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel safe to take risks and learn only happens with intention. Learn the benefits of allyship and build empathy and understanding about the impact of systemic barriers on LGBTQIA+ students.
- Cultivates empathy and understanding through targeted workshops and activities.
- Delivers interactive and engaging workshops to promote active learning.
- Promotes inclusivity and respect within the school community.
- Helps individuals understand their own biases and cultural identities.
Goals
- LGBTQIA+ Awareness: Enhance your understanding of LGBTQIA+ vocabulary and concepts to engage with and support a range of identities effectively
- Building Empathy: Expand your perspectives and cultivate empathy towards the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Addressing Social Issues: Gain awareness of current social issues affecting LGBTQIA+ youth, such as higher rates of homelessness and mental health disparities
Who might benefit from participating?
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PK-12 Educators
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Educational Leaders
Outcomes/Deliverables
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Reflect on inclusive language, pronouns, and gender norms
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Develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ students
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Learn about the heightened vulnerabilities challenging our LGBTQIA+ youth
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Discover strategies to create supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ students
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Explore the distinctions between identity, attraction, expression, and sex, and how they contribute to the diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community
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Acquire strategies to effectively address bias and discrimination
