Every day, Head Start directors, managers, staff, and parent leaders work to ensure that families feel welcome in their programs. Join this four-part webinar series about fostering the most accepting and inclusive Head Start and Early Head Start environments for LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and colleagues. LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, or additional sexual orientations and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender. This series focuses on key terms, biases, and facts; program planning for Head staff; building trusting and respectful relationships; and celebrating the lived experiences of LGBTQI2AS+ parents, families, and staff.
In this first webinar, we’re establishing a common understanding of language and building a shared commitment to supporting and welcoming LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and staff. Facilitators provide opportunities for knowledge-building, discussion, and self-reflection. The last 30 minutes is an optional Q&A session with the facilitators.
This webinar is offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
In this webinar, we’re discussing:
Connections between the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework and engaging LGBTQIA2S+ communities
Key terms related to LGBTQIA2S+ and sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE)
Biases and facts related to LGBTQIA2S+ communities and how to build awareness through reflection
This webinar benefits:
Head Start and Early Head Start directors, managers, staff, and parent leaders
TTA providers
Other early childhood professionals and leaders
Select the link to register:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4312583/280821616B1682F6E2E247361D0D3615
Certificates of completion are available.
Explore related resources on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) to learn more.
Building Partnerships with Families Learning Course
Building Partnerships with Families Resource Collection
All ECLKC pages are translated into Spanish. Select the Español button on the top right corner to see the Spanish translation.
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