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Renaissance Leadership: Creating Brave Spaces for LGBTQIA Youth & Adults in Schools

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Session description

Inspired by Beyoncé’s Renaissance, this session empowers educators to create inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA youth and staff in conservative schools. Participants will collaborate through scenario consultancy and policy exploration; developing actionable strategies to foster diversity, navigate resistance, and lead with boldness, resilience, and creativity.

Outline

Content & Engagement:

Introduction (10 minutes): Overview of session goals, ISTE standards, and Beyoncé’s Renaissance as a leadership model.
Barriers and Challenges (15 minutes): Group discussion and peer sharing about challenges in supporting LGBTQIA students.
Collaborative Problem-Solving (20 minutes): Scenario-based activities where participants co-develop inclusive strategies using digital tools.
Technology-Driven Solutions (15 minutes): Hands-on exploration of AI and other digital tools for equity and inclusion.
Action Plan Creation (20 minutes): Participants design personalized action plans using templates and peer feedback.
Process:
Interactive peer discussions, device-based activities, collaborative scenario exercises, and guided action planning.

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Supporting research

https://ccmeducationgroup.co/the-belonging-blueprint/protecting-lgbtq-students-from-harm

https://ccmeducationgroup.co/the-belonging-blueprint/there-is-a-queer-agenda

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Presenters

Craig Aarons-Martin

Chief Executive Officer

CCM Education Group

Session specifications

Topic:

Cultural Competency

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

None

Subject area:

Teacher Education, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner

Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Leader

Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.

Collaborator

Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learning.

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Ensure Equity