Building Welcoming and Affirming Schools & Communities for Maine's LGBTQ+ Youth
- Community Learning for ME
- OUT Maine
- Teachers
- Other Educators
All sessions are currently full - Please fill in the registration form to get your name on the waitlist and to get updates about future offerings similar to this series.
A FREE 5 part virtual training Series focused on equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth in Maine schools. Attend one or all sessions!
March 3rd: Risk and Protective Factors
Understand the why and how of supporting LGBTQ+ youth to develop inclusive and affirming practices.
March 10th: Language and Terminology - Pronouns
Discuss the importance of evolving language, deepen your understanding of terminology and why correct pronoun usage is such a powerful step towards acceptance.
March 17th: Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Classrooms
Learn and share ideas on creating welcoming and inclusive classrooms for both in-person and remote learning.
March 24th: Making Curriculum Inclusive
Learn and share ways to enhance the curriculum so ALL youth see themselves in their education.
March 31st: Best Practices in Schools
Understand laws that inform how schools support and protect LGBTQ+ youth and best practices for making schools welcoming and affirming.