Chapters International

Overview:

This online workshop series explores strategies, resources, and protocols to authentically examine what it means to be an LGBTQ+ inclusive learning organization. This workshop series will invite us to rethink our communication practices in order to build communities where advocacy work can thrive. Participants will curate a digital portfolio to share with their own community, and will have ongoing access to the facilitator in order to sustain conversations.

AGENDA:

Session 1 - 90 minutes

Rethinking protocols that prioritise deep listening
Grounding the learning with self:modeling unlearning
Media literacy and lgbtq+ inclusion:exploring the bond

Session 2 - 90 minutes

Co-constructing a definition of accountability
Rethinking the process of auditing policies and practices
The importance of Queer Joy

Session 3 - 90 minutes

Rethinking strategies to survey our community
The necessity of seeing conflict as part of our growth
Sustaining change as a learning organization

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:

Deepen understanding of the value of co-constructing inclusion with community
Rehearse communication strategies that will be at the foundation of this work
Appreciate the significance of one’s personal media diet, and practice brining a critical lens to narratives
Understand what an arts-based research approach can mean for your community
Reconsider policies and practices from a strengths-focused stance
A customizable digital portfolio will be provided to all participants with resources explored.

POTENTIAL AUDIENCE:

This workshop is for educators who care about ensuring schools go beyond ‘tolerating’ those who have been historically marginalized. This series is for educators who value listening, who want to deepen their own capacity for reflection, and who believe a commitment to inclusion can be grounded in joy.

Tricia Friedman

Tricia Friedman has worked as an educator in The United States, China, Thailand, Ukraine, Morocco, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore.

Tricia is the founder of Allyed.org and the Be a Better Ally Podcast where she hosts conversations about the state of LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools.

Currently, she is the Creative Content Director with Shifting Schools.

Tricia lives in Ottawa with her wife, and their dog who reminds her that every day deserves a really good walk.