Parents & Professionals Workshops
Models of Pride will feature these and more, specially crafted workshops for adult attendees.
Workshop |
Descripition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. Participants will explore our K-12 lessons plans, aligned to California’s History-Social Science Framework, that engage students in the study of LGBTQ+ civil rights and culture by investigating primary sources from the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Our team will share insights from our teacher and youth programs, and open discussion on best practices for elevating LGBTQ+ histories in K-12 classrooms. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PRISM: Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ+ Students | As California school districts strive for excellence in instruction, inclusion, and belonging, understanding and implementing the PRISM (Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ+ Students) training requirements becomes crucial. 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, comedian, best-selling author, and founder CEO of The YAY Foundation who shares his lived experience and knowledge that helped him find joy after extremely difficult times. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Coming Out and Going Out | From navigating new crushes to making it “official”, relationships for youth can be exciting, confusing, and scary. Add in coming out, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and a lack of representation of queer and trans relationships, and LGBTQ+ youth are left particularly vulnerable in a setting already ripe for hurt feelings. In this workshop, adult allies to LGBTQ+ youth (24 and under) will learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships that are specific to LGBTQ+ youth. We will then 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. Lastly, we will ensure that participants leave feeling comfortable and capable to discuss relationships with LGBTQ+ youth- whether that’s as a shoulder to cry on or someone to safety plan with. |
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