Three Session Book Study - The Educator’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusion:

A Practical Resource for K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and School Support Staff by Kryss Shane (Session A)

Facilitated by Formed Families Forward (FFF) and Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) located at George Mason University with guest presenter, David Aponte, Chair of GLSEN Northern Virginia Chapter 

Session A-October 12, 2021 (Zoom)
Registration Link for October session only
Time: 3:30 to 5PM

Hold the dates:
Session B: February 8, 2022 (Zoom)
Session C: March 8, 2022 (Location TBD) snow date March 15.
Registration will be available after each session.

Please send a mailing address to Kay Klein at mklei1@gmu.edu so we can mail you the book and supplies to participate by Friday, September 24.

The book study is designed as a collaborative learning community for family members and professional educators to foster growth, understanding and readiness to support a marginalized community of LGBTQ+ children and youth and their families. We will..

• Learn more about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ children and youth who also have disabilities, increase familiarity with gender-neutral and LGBTQ+-inclusive terminology and practice applying terminology in school and community scenarios.
• Explore developmentally appropriate, equitable responses to common and potentially sensitive school-based scenarios involving LGBTQ+ youth, families and staff.
• Consider LGBTQ+ inclusive programming and efforts at a school and division system levels, including teaching and learning materials; athletics, clubs and extracurriculars; and inclusive curricula across content areas.