Connecting • Embracing • Transforming
360 Experience
Research shows that 75-95% of LGBTQ+ students face some type of negative experience in school, whether it be isolation, bullying, and/or harassment. Even worse, 60% of those students said they received no support from school staff after reporting such an issue.
The 360 Experience seeks to build safe and welcoming school communities throughout New York City in which LGBTQ+ students can thrive. The 360 Experience is made up of professional development sessions, workshops and community conversations that engage educators, students and parents in learning opportunities.
For the 2023-2024 school year, we are excited to add the following workshops:
- Being an Ally for parents and teachers, focused on individual and classroom allyship strategies…
- Embracing Identities, where participants can deep dive into learning about different LGBTQ+ identities…
- Vogue/Ballroom, which highlights the creativity and history of the LGBTQ+ community!
For LGBTQ+ students, we aim to create a fun and safe space to explore identities and jumpstart change in their schools. For parents, teachers, and the larger student body, we aim to foster a welcoming and non- judgmental environment for participants to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of allyship.
Our workshops are discussion-based and collaborative, and we seek to build strong, ongoing partnerships with our communities! All 360 workshops are subsidized by a DYCD grant.
What do I do next to book a workshop or ask questions?
Please reach out to Live Out Loud team member Raul R. Rivera (Raul@liveoutloud.org). You can also schedule a time to chat with Raul at your convenience here.
Learn more in our PDF overview.
Workshops for Educators & Parents
- Discover the importance of allyship with a focus on understanding identities, the power of language, and avoiding microaggressions.
- Brainstorm active allyship steps and best strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ youth in and out of the classroom.
- Become familiar with NYC DOE guidelines regarding LGBTQ+ students with a focus on gendered language and facilities access.
- Learn how to honor LGBTQ+ students’ rights in a school environment.
- Explore and learn the basics of gender identity, gender expression and pronouns.
- Gain an understanding of advocacy and classroom guidelines to elevate an inclusive classroom.
- Facilitating and navigating open discussion concerning relative topics and concerns to develop solutions and build community.
- An opportunity for faculty members or parents to work together and give space to conversations in a structured and safe environment.
Workshops for LGBTQ+ Students & GSA Clubs
- Learn the basics of gender identity, gender expression, and attraction.
- Gain an understanding of your “ideal self” through visualization.
- Learn to build personal and community support for understanding and expressing your identity.
- Build a personal care toolkit for key issues such as coming out through visualization and a drawing activity.
- Take a deeper dive into the specifics of LGBTQ+ identities.
- Learn about and celebrate the history of different identity terms, and engage in an art project to highlight some of your club’s identities!
- Gain an understanding of DOE policies and protections for LGBTQ+ students through engaging activities and scenarios.
- Learn about your rights as DOE students, evaluate your school’s environment, and brainstorm actions your club can take!
- Learn about the history and culture of the creative and resilient LGBTQ+ House/Ballroom community.
- Celebrate and have fun learning the different styles and elements of vogue performance.
Accordion Content
- Invite a Live Out Loud adult LGBTQ+ role model to visit your school.
- Facilitate inter-generational learning through games and conversation.
Workshops for Student Body & Social Clubs
- Explore and learn the basics of gender identity, gender expression and pronouns.
- Gain an understanding of advocacy in a school environment
- Discover the importance of allyship with a focus on understanding identities, the power of language, and avoiding microaggressions.
- Engage in an open discussion about the importance of allyship in school and social environments.