More Than A Rainbow: 2-Day Summit

More Than A Rainbow

Facilitated by Coaching Leaders, sponsored by Columbia Regional Educator Network

June 27th and 28th, 9 am - 4 pm

The Dalles - Facility TBD

Light breakfast, coffee and lunch will be provided.

Participants will receive a $300 stipend for attending.

This interactive, two-day training provides a basic framework of understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, two spirit (LGBTQIA2+) youth and the unique challenges they face. It is designed to create dialogue regarding what it means to be an ally for LGBTQIA2+ youth by informing participants about terminology, challenges faced by LGBTQIA2+ youth in their homes, schools, and communities, and best practices to create brave and inclusive spaces. Through activities, participants are encouraged to explore their own personal biases, build their knowledge and skills in working with LGBTQIA2+ youth, and increase empathy. 

After participating in this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe various terminology related to LGBTQIA2+ communities

• Engage with families of LGBTQIA2+ youth

• Recognize LGBTQIA2+ bias and know how to respond when it comes up

• Understand gender binaries and use of pronouns

• Better include LGBTQIA2+ youth with intersectional identities, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion

• Move from savior to ally to accomplice for LGBTQIA2+ youth

• Provide platforms for LGBTQIA2+ youth voice

• Create brave and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA2+ youth

Please reach out to Desirae Bellairs (dbellairs@cgesd.k12.or.us) or Gabrielle DeLeone (gdeleone@cgesd.k12.or.us) of the Columbia Regional Educator Network with any questions!