Operationalizing LGBTQ+ policies through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Held Virtually

Operationalizing LGBTQ+ policies through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - A virtual workshop

Monday, June 10, 2024

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

30 minute lunch break

$25 Support Staff (non- licensed) $45 NASA Members 

$65 Non-NASA Members

Due to Washoe County School District (WCSD) salary advancement requirements, WCSD participants will be asked to submit a brief written summation of how this professional learning event will transfer learning into practice before a certificate is issued. WCSD participants: please use the link provided on the Guidance/Link sheet for each event to submit. Lastly, when completing events that are (1) or more credits, please submit your tracker to the PGS Department in Washoe and to ahendersonnasa@gmail.com

Alia M. Latorre

Project Facilitator for the Office of Professional Learning in the Clark County School District

Alia M. Latorre is an award winning teacher and third generation educator who is passionate about universal design. She has worked in schools for over 14 years as a classroom educator, teacher leader, and district trainer. She holds a Master’s degree in special education, California and Nevada teaching credentials, and is currently completing a terminal degree. She has developed and provided professional learning for school districts, presented at state level conferences, and has spoken at international symposiums. Alia’s ultimate goal is to inspire educators and noneducators alike to disrupt inequitable systems by reimagining them through the lens of universal design.

Workshop Description:

Educators play a key role in supporting LGBTQ+ youth. But how can educators best support the sex and gender diverse students they serve? The solution can be found in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is a research-based framework that plans for diversity and variability in all forms. By utilizing UDL as the foundation for implementing LGBTQ+ policies, educators can better plan for the diverse identities on their campuses and in their classrooms. Let's work together to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.

Outcomes: By the end of the workshop, participants will:

1. Recognize the critical role they play in the lives of LGBTQ+ students.
2. Gain an understanding of the UDL framework and associated guidelines.
3. Be able to use UDL as a framework for implementing their district'sLGBTQ+ policies.
4. Identify connections between evidence based LGBTQ+ best practices and the UDL guidelines to advance statewide equity goals.

Earn .5 credit (that's 7.5 hours) toward license renewal and ALSO 2.5 CUs in CCSD for non-administrators Salary Advancement in Clark, Washoe and most NV Counties (see details below) ALL EDUCATORS WELCOME!

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.