Community Education

SO/GI/E Training for Schools -- this foundational TK-12th grade training for any/all staff populations (classified, credentialed and/or administration) covers Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity/Expression (SO/GI/E) vocabulary, key concepts, pronouns, California curricular requirements, student record name/gender changes, and our roles/responsibilities as schools. Participants will learn about laws and policies impacting schools and gain practical tools for creating inclusive school environments within the context of California Education Code, and the National/State socio-political climate.*

The FAIR Act: LGBT Inclusion in Social Studies -- a TK-8th grade teacher training covers strategies for including the contributions of queer people in history/social studies* and across content areas.*

Gender Diversity in Practice-- participants work in small groups to explore how to best respond to a range of scenarios that happen in the school setting, relating to gender transition and gender diverse students, staff and families. Schools are encouraged to complete Queer 101 before taking this training.*  

2S/LGBTQ+ Safe Schools-- participants will learn about laws and policies impacting schools and gain practical tools for creating inclusive school environments within the context of California Education Code, and the national/state socio-political climate. Resources and tools for creating inclusive school environments will be shared.*

How to Support a Gender Expansive Youth: Parents/Guardians Edition-- Groups of parents and/or schools with Rainbow Task Forces are invited to inquire about a special training, supporting parents/guardians in understanding best practices for supporting youth who are trans, non-binary, genderqueer, gender expansive, and/or questioning their genders.*

*all trainings include Q&A and are catered to the individual needs of the group 

Gender 101 -- learning the basics of gender diversity, pronoun use and what to do when you make a mistake.

Exploring the Gender Galaxy -- a combination of gender diversity education and personal reflection, this training builds understanding of gender diversity, how gender impacts us, and supports individuals in deepening their understanding of their own gender through engaging in a journey of self exploration. 

Trans and Non-Binary Informed Therapy -- This training is for therapists looking to build competency in working with people who identify as trans or non-binary, gender expansive youth and/or people questioning their genders. The training will include information on key concepts and vocabulary, pronoun usage, the cornerstones of gender affirming care, the role of grief and trauma in gender transitions, letter writing for surgery referrals, coordinating care with medical providers, and more. 

Therapist Consultations-- Individual and small group consultations are available for local therapists interested in expanding their capacity for supporting trans/non-binary community members seeking mental health support. 

Forms Consultations-- if your business, school or organization has registration forms, intake forms or any other document that students, employees, patients or the public fill out, it can be helpful to give those forms a proof read with an eye for inclusion. We are happy to help you incorporate best practice strategies for acquiring names, genders, etc. to create welcoming and inclusive forms that get the info you need while also building a culture where everyone belongs. 

2S/LGBTQIA+ Organizational Alignment Program-- This is a 6 month to two year program (depending on the organizations needs and capacity) for transforming an organization's culture and organizational systems towards positive inclusion practices. Queer Humboldt facilitates a monthly working group, where designated staff liaisons grow in their capacity for internal leadership around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as it relates to queer members of the organizational community (clients/patients, staff, interns, students, admin, etc.). Queer Humboldt provides resources and supports, leads trainings, consults and contributes to interventions as matters arise, and collaborates on projects to empower staff and administrators in bringing about positive change within their organization's systems. Each organization starts at a different place, and has different tools and contexts for this work, so the program is customized to fit the individual goals, priorities and culture of the organization being supported.