Course Guide

The following chart lists each lesson and all required and non-required activities and resources in this course. Use this as a guide, table of contents, or print it out and use as a checklist to manually keep track of progress through the course. Required activities are marked with a star and must be completed and reviewed by a trainer, coach or administrator. VLS Partner users will utilize the VLS learning management system to track progress towards course certification.

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Within the Focused Topics Creating Gender Safe Spaces course you will learn about:

Gender identity development, and the experiences of gender-expansive and transgender children
How adults influence children’s understanding of gender
Ways to sensitively respond to gender-expansive play or statements to support healthy self-esteem
How to ensure your program environment is supportive for all children, including gender-expansive or LGBTQ children and their families
The importance of self-definition through names and pronouns
How to respond to family members’ questions about gender-expansive or LGBTQ children or youth in your program

Course Outline

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Lsn/Req	Title	Section
1	Creating Safe Spaces: An Introduction for Program Staff
Not required	The Alphabet Soup - Terminology	Learn
Not required	Acknowledge, Affirm, Advocate Examples	Explore
Not required	Exploring Gender Identity	Apply
2	Understanding Development for Gender-Expansive and Transgender Children and Youth
Not required	Gender Bias Reflection	Explore
Not required	Children's Experiences and Development	Apply
3	Supporting Gender-Expansive Children Creates Safe Spaces for All
Not required	LGBTQ Inclusive Language DOs and DON'Ts	Learn
Not required	Gender Expansive & Transgender Children	Explore
Not required	Books to Create Supportive Environments	Apply
4	Diversity within Families
Not required	Supporting Families and their Children’s LGBTQ Identities	Explore
Not required	LGBTQ Parent Partnering	Apply
5	Creative Programs that Support All Children
Not required	Talking to Young Children About Gender	Learn
Not required	Creating Gender Safe Spaces Direct Care Practice Inventory	Explore
Not required	Organizations that Help LGBTQ Families and Individuals	Apply
6	Supporting More Inclusive Programs From an Administrative Perspective
Not required	Supporting and Caring for our Gender Expansive Youth	Learn
Not required	Reflective Listening with Staff Members	Explore
Not required	Creating Gender Safe Spaces: Leadership Practice Inventory	Apply
	Assessments & Tools
Required	End of Course Assessment VLS Assessed: Support Staff, Direct Care Staff, Non-Supervisory Specialist, Training & Curriculum Specialist, Program Manager, Installation Administrator, Service Monitor, HQ Administrator		? Need additional clarification? Click to open the support page for this content.