Professional Development
Providing high quality, accessible professional development for school personnel, social service providers and government officials, the Alliance’s educational workshops and training programs focus on sexual orientation and gender identity within a broader social justice and anti-oppression framework. Alliance staff and volunteers work closely with participants to create specially tailored sessions for each context that are both engaging and educational. To schedule a Professional Development workshop click here complete the Intake Form.
Professional Development Workshops
Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Students is a 90-minute, introductory workshop geared toward youth supporting professionals. It focuses on building a foundational understanding of gender identity and expression and how to support transgender young people.
Creating Affirming Learning Environments is a 90-minute, introductory workshop geared towards classroom teachers and student support staff. It focuses on the experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ young people in school setting. It includes opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and skill building.
Legal Rights of Transgender Youth is a 60-minute overview of the changing legal landscape around transgender student’s rights. It is designed to inform schools of the responsibility for serving all students, including transgender and gender expansive students through examining current, relevant legal cases. It includes examples of districts that have implemented effective and affirming Administrative Procedures in Illinois.
These training topics can be adapted in a multitude of ways. The Alliance also customizes workshops to meet the needs of Districts and Schools.
The Alliance also offers consulting services for schools and Districts regarding violence prevention, creating inclusive curriculum, policy development, etc.
We offer a sliding scale to schools and districts for all services where cost would be prohibitive.
To schedule a Professional Development Workshop or Policy Consultation please complete the intake form here.
