Professional Development/Training

 
 

Welcoming Schools PD Modules

As a Welcoming Schools National Facilitator, Dave can provide all the Professional Development Modules listed below to groups of all sizes and circumstances. To schedule a Welcoming Schools PD, go to the “Request a Training” link and ask for Dave/Gender Inclusive Schools!

Creating LGBTQ Inclusive Schools (Elementary and Secondary)

  • Be able to better answer questions from students and families related to LGBTQ topics.

  • Learn how to develop LGBTQ inclusive classrooms and become familiar with LGBTQ terminology.

Embracing All Families (Elementary)

  • Learn the importance of seeing and embracing all families.

  • Be able to answer questions from students and families about the importance of welcoming all families in your school community.

Preventing Bias-Based Bullying (Elementary & Secondary)

  • Be able to foster ally behavior among students, staff and other adults.

  • Understand the critical need to proactively address the biased behavior that can lead to bullying.

Creating Gender Inclusive Schools (Elementary and Secondary)

  • Develop a framework for creating a gender inclusive school.

Be able to respond to challenging questions related to gender.

Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students (Elementary & Secondary)

  • Understand the critical need to create safe and supportive schools for transgender and non-binary students.

Be familiar with policies and best practices to support transgender and non-binary students.

Intersectionality: School Practices with an Intersectional Lens (Elementary & Secondary)

  • Explore the concept of intersectionality and how to use it as a framework to create school climates that are affirming and welcoming for students’ whole selves, including intersectional identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, faith, LGBTQ identity, family structure, etc.

  • Understand the experiences and impact of school policies and practices on students’ intersectional identities.

Open-Registration Online Events

We offer regular opportunities for individuals and staff to register to participate in the Welcoming Schools PD modules with educators across the country. Follow our social media closely for announcements regarding upcoming online offerings. We will post registration links when the events go live!

Cost: $39.99 per registration, $200 for full series leading to Educator of Excellence certification. Scholarships are always available if cost is prohibitive. Contact us for more information!Parent & Community Trainings

Parent Trainings & Advocacy

Are you the parent/caregiver of a LGBTQ+ child? Do you need help advocating your kid’s school environment or assistance in communicating with teachers/administrators about their needs? Are you an parent who wants to be an Ally Family to help create a gender inclusive climate for the LGBTQ+ students in your school community? Follow our social media for upcoming online offerings.

Cost: $29.99 per registration.