LGBTQIA+ Topics in Adult Education Series sponsored by the NYC Literacy Assistance Center.
Presenters: Erin Cary, Kris Klas, William Linn
Audience: ESOL and ABE/HSE Instructors; Geared toward practitioners who want to expand their knowledge to be better allies and toward Queer colleagues interested in joining in the discussion and learning about other parts of the rainbow.
Series Overview: For adult education instructors and staff who are striving for more inclusive classrooms, this workshop series will offer participants tools to reflect, connect, and act! The first session covers foundational knowledge of best practices and self-awareness, while the second session goes more deeply into the nuts and bolts of implementing LGBTQIA+-affirming lessons and curriculum. With facilitators who are actively working to Queer their own adult-education classes, the series will be rich in teacher-tested strategies for serving all of your students’ learning.
March 3rd, 2023 - Session 1: Queer Representation in Adult Education Spaces: In this session, adult education professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in adult education classrooms, materials, and professional settings. Presenters will introduce terms, best practices, and encourage reflection on Queering program spaces and materials. Materials, resources, and research will be shared as well. It is our intention to create a space where participants are welcome, but not required, to share aspects of their identity or experiences related to the topic.
To Register for Session 1: https://LGBTQIA-Adult-Ed-Session-1-3-3-23.eventbrite.com
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to you once you have registered.
March 10th, 2023 - Session 2: Queering ELA and Math Curriculum: Building on the first session (Part 1: Queer Representation in Adult Education Spaces), this second session puts theory into practice! What does equitable LGBTQIA+ inclusion look like in our classroom instruction and curriculum? Join us as we demonstrate three guiding principles for queering Math, ELA, and ESOL instruction, with concrete examples from the presenters’ instruction, and come away with ideas for how to make LGBTQIA+ students feel seen and represented in your teaching. Attendance in Session 1 is not required.
To Register for Session 2: https://LGBTQIA-Adult-Ed-Session-2-3-10-23.eventbrite.com
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to you once you have registered.