Parents & Professionals Workshops
Models of Pride will feature these and more, specially crafted workshops for adult attendees.
Workshops Session 1 – 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pride, Resistance, Joy: Teaching Intersectional LGBTQ+ Histories | Presented by One Institute and the UCLA History-Geography Project, this program will equip participants with resources for teaching intersectional K-12 LGBTQ+ histories. Our team will share insights from our teacher and youth programs, explore our K-12 lessons plans – aligned to California’s History-Social Science Framework, and host open discussion on best practices for elevating LGBTQ+ histories in classrooms. | The Campus
Senior Center Activities Room |
| Organizing Parent/Ally Groups to Combat Local Extremism | Members of Glendale USD Parents will share tactics and strategies for community organizing in defense of LGBTQ+ youth in a time of attacks on schools, libraries and inclusive programs. Goals will be to inspire action and provide resources and direction for effectively building community and political power. | The Village
Renberg Theater |
| Yoga and Mindfulness | Join us for a yoga session designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness through gentle movements and breathwork. This is accessible for all levels and is perfect for those looking to unwind and reconnect with themselves. | The Campus
Rooftop |
| Coming Out and Going Out | In this workshop, adult allies to LGBTQ+ youth will learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships that are specific to LGBTQ+ youth. We will dive into how a youth’s LGBTQ+ identity can be used to abuse them by a dating partner and what bystanders can do to interrupt this pattern. Participants will leave feeling comfortable and capable to discuss relationships with LGBTQ+ youth. | The Campus
Senior Center Dining Room |
Workshops Session 2 – 12:45-1:45 PM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spilling the T(MZ) with Harvey Levin, the founder of Celebrity and Pop Culture News
Hub, TMZ! |
This interactive workshop presents attendees with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of digital journalism in a special Q+A with Harvey Levin, the media mogul behind TMZ. Come learn about Harvey’s professional journey and ask your questions about digital and social media reporting. Harvey may even share some of his favorite stories from his long-running and successful career covering celebrities and pop culture. This workshop is open to all ages. | The Village
Renberg Theater |
| Rainbow Clubs – Supporting Elementary Youth | The workshop will discuss what is a Rainbow Club, how to start one, and current state policies for affirming LGBTQ+ youth in elementary school. | The Campus
Senior Center Dining Room |
| Yoga and Mindfulness | Join us for a yoga session designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness through gentle movements and breathwork. This is accessible for all levels and is perfect for those looking to unwind and reconnect with themselves. | The Campus
Rooftop |
| A Parent’s Guide to Support and Understanding of our LGBTQ+ Children | A panel of diverse speakers from the LA community will highlight the significance of love and support for LGBTQ+ children. They will share personal stories and engage in facilitated discussions to convey this vital message. | The Campus
Senior Center Activities Room |
Workshops Session 3 – 2:30-3:30 PM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Aura is Mid: Sex Education Laws in California | Learn about the requirements for sex education in California schools, including what must be included specifically to meet the needs of LGBTQ students. We will also collaborate on strategies parents can take to hold schools accountable and advocate for their youth. |
The Campus Senior Center Dining Room |
| PRISM: Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ+ Students | This session will explore the essential components of LGBTQ+ cultural competency training, designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to create inclusive learning environments that foster success for intersecting identities. This cultural competency training meets the requirements that are set forth by AB 5: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act. |
The Village Renberg Theater |
| Art of Being YAY! | Art of Being YAY! is a hilarious and educational workshop that encourages emotional well-being with research backed tools and strategies. Created by Aidan Park, a comedian, best-selling author, and founder/CEO of The YAY Foundation, who shares his lived experiences and knowledge that helped him find joy after facing extremely difficult times. |
The Campus Rooftop |
| LGBTQ+ Affirming Parenting | An introductory workshop to assist parents/caregivers in defining SOGIE, LGBTQ+ terminology, the coming out process and concepts such as allyship, inclusion and acceptance. |
The Campus Senior Center Activities Room |
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