PA105: Self-Perceived Preparedness Among School Personnel Working With LGBTQ Students

Saturday, February 17, 2024
8:00 AM–8:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 5,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 3: Promoting Safe and Positive Schools

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. identify gaps in their own confidence, knowledge, and experience when working with LGBTQ students;
  2. identify areas to improve professional development when working with LGBTQ students in schools; and
  3. understand the adverse experiences and outcomes of LGBTQ students.

Description

Explore gaps in school-based professionals' support for LGBTQ students. Discover areas where they feel ill-equipped, lacking knowledge, confidence, and experience in working with LGBTQ youth in schools.

Presenter(s)

Cliff Yung-Chi Chen, Queens College, CUNY
LeeAnna V. Sierra, NYC Department of Education

Contributor(s)

Celestine Alfonso

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