Calling all Seattle-based school health providers: Seattle Public School’s Community Partnerships Program is hosting some professional development sessions that may be of interest to you:
- Best Practices to Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ Students, January 11th, 2018, 9:30am-12:30pm, Douglass Truth Library: Have you ever wondered how to engage LGTBQ youth in your programming? What strategies lead to inclusive and relevant communities for LGTBQ students? In this session, participants will understand the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Participants will learn best practices to create safe and welcoming environments, such as incorporating examples that reflect the lived experiences of LGBTQ youth into curriculum and activities. We will practice skills to increase one’s comfort level in using terminology, answering student questions, and connecting with diverse families. REGISTER HERE.
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Social Emotional Learning, Part I: The Framework, January 17th, 2018, 9:30am-12:30pm, High Point Community Center: Seattle Public Schools is building a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) – practices and supports that set all students up for success, while also providing additional, tailored interventions to students who need them. We will discuss the components of this framework and reflect on where and how they support students and families as part of a “whole child, whole day” model. Participants will learn tools and strategies to establish a positive, inclusive climate, such as how to use a trauma-informed and authoritative approach (with high expectations and high support) along with Anchor tools from the RUELR Social Emotional Learning curriculum at different points in the day and in different situations. REGISTER HERE.
- Reframing Conflict, January 23rd, 2018, 10:30am-12:30pm, 2100 Building Community Room A: What role do you play in conflict situations with the youth in your program? Do you know how to turn a conflict situation into an opportunity for growth? This interactive workshop introduces participants to the High/Scope step-by- step model for reframing conflict as well as general principles of conflict resolution. REGISTER HERE.
- Cultural Responsiveness, February 9th, 2018, 9:30am-12:30pm, 2100 Building Art Room: This offering trains professionals to understand the guiding principles of Cultural Competency and Responsiveness: Quality programs respect and are responsive to the diversity of program participants, their families, and community. In this session, we define terms of power, privilege, equality and equity issues that impact youth; learn the characteristics of inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environments for all youth; begin recognizing best practice behaviors; and discuss ways to incorporate aspects of Cultural Responsiveness into your program. REGISTER HERE.
Check out the full calendar here. The first two pages provide a summary; full workshop details and registration links start on page 3.
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