Course description
This training will help your school establish and sustain a Pride/Diversity group. Such groups provide opportunities for students to learn, build connections and raise awareness, as well as create an educational environment where everyone matters.
Pride/Diversity groups also challenge deep-seated cultures of silence that underpin homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, and fear of bodily diversity. These groups can also serve as intersectional spaces where Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Asexual (LGBTIQA+) students and allies seek to challenge other systemic injustices such as racism and ableism.
The training aims to build the confidence, capacity and knowledges of staff and students wanting to set up a Pride/Diversity group in their school.
The information in this training is based on wisdom gained through years of working in Tasmanian schools with LGBTIQA+ students and their allies, and on national and international research. Both our work and research repeatedly highlight the immense value such groups have in the school environment.
Course outcomes
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Apply evidence-based strategies to support students and pride / diversity groups
- Establish, run and sustain a pride / diversity group
- Be an effective ally for LGBTIQA+ young people and colleagues in the school setting
- Address issues and problems that may arise when running a pride / diversity group
- Link in with the statewide pride / diversity group network
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
Principal Capability Framework
Social
- S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff
Knowledge and Expertise
- K3 – Maximises connections between the school, community, system and global contexts