
“Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Oration
Workshops & Keynote
Keynote
Our inspiring speakers provide energetic, engaging, motivational Keynote presentations full of "a-ha" and "oh-yeah!" Our speakers embody our motto and share it with every audience member. They will be sure to ignite and fire up your group, Elevate them on deeply profound levels, and Empower them to get out in the world in a powerful way.
To find the right human ignition for your event, click below and send us some information about your needs!
Conference Workshop(s)
The Acadami provides educational workshops at conference, symposium, and other learning-based events.
Contact us for your next staff retreat, conference event, or training and development symposium.
Workshop Topics:
Trauma Informed Care
Positive Youth Development
Suicide Prevention
Bullying Prevention
LGBTQ Awareness:
Level 1 - Introduction; General Language and Concepts (2-4 hours)
Level 2 - Unpacking "Intersectionality" and Bias (2-4 hours)
LGBTQ, Specific:
Working with (and outreach to) Commercially Sexually Exploited Children CSEC that Identify LGBTQ (1-3 hours)
Unique Considerations for working at the intersection of LGBTQ and Human Trafficking (1-3 hours)
Working (and Outreach to) with Homeless/Foster LGBTQ Youth (1-3 hours)
Helping Navigate LGBTQ Identities and Faith
...and more, contact us!
Professional Development & Capacity Building
Depending on need and initial assessment, The Acadami may provide any of the following professional development sessions for your business, agency, school/district, community group, faith-based leaders, and/or meeting sessions.
Topics could include:
Admin: Compassionate education for change
How to get resistant folks on board to support LGBTQ folks
District: Increasing capacity for diversity within your staff
How to create a LGBTQ affirming & inviting employer, work space
Counselors: Helping students & families navigate Queer identities and faith
ALL:
Increasing capacity to work with LGBTQ students and families
LGBTQ Language & Concepts (101)
Trends within LGBTQ Youth
Suicide, self-harm
Identities
Orientations
Behaviors
And how to address them appropriately
Helping families find resources and support for their LGBTQ youth
Bullying Prevention
Suicide Prevention
and more! Contact Us!
For Schools
One on One or Small Group Coaching
One on One Consultations will be provided only after initial assessments by Specialist to determine need and appropriate Acadami representative.
Offered via phone, skype, or in person:
Gender Support Planning for Students
Policy Drafting, Suggested Practice
SOGIe Data Collection Guidance
Private/Family Consultation, navigating LGBTQ identities
Private Guidance for Counselors/Administration, Supporting LGBTQ Students and Families
Private Guidance on Navigating LGBTQ Identities and Faith; Queer Spirituality
GSA Club Capacity Building:
Inspiring Students
How to create a sustainable group
Impact Ideas
How to make a positive impact on campus
Resources
Advisor Training
How to empower students to keep momentum from year to year
Compliance & Legislation
These workshops are uniquely designed to fulfill requirements and/or suggested training requirements for specific California Legislation such as AB 1266, AB 827, AB 2246, AB 1856, and AB 2153.
AB 1266 - Equal Opportunity & Access (Transgender Students, Bathrooms, and Sports Teams)
Ab 827 - Student Safety (LGBTQ)
AB 2246 - Suicide Prevention Mandate (LGBTQ)
AB 2153 - Teacher in Service LGBTQ Requirement
AB 1856 - Foster/Adoptive Agency & Parent Training (LGBTQ)
Schools/Districts/Counselors:
LGBTQ Awareness, General Language and Concepts
Suicide Prevention (LGBTQ Specific available)
Creating Gender Support Plans, Supporting LGBTQ Students
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement LGBTQ/PREA
LGBTQ Awareness, Sensitivity, Inclusion – 4 Hour (Non-Sworn)
Language
Sensitivity
Respectful conversation/interaction
Clients
Colleagues
Personal/Professional bias
LGBTQ/PREA – 8 Hour (Sworn)
Language
Sensitivity
Respectful conversation/interaction
Clients
Colleagues
Personal/Professional bias
PREA background & guidelines
Suggested Practices
Policy, Procedure
Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Data
Forms
Interviews/Intake
Policy
Procedure
Law Enforcement Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care – 8 Hour (Sworn)
ACE’s
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Trauma and the brain
Trauma-based behaviors
Reacting V. Responding
Secondary Trauma
Compassion Fatigue
Transference
Self-care
The Acadami Events
Resource Vendor
The Acadami loves getting out and spending time with our communities.
If you need a resource and have an event coming up, we would love to support!
Contact us to ask about our vendor table and resource services.
More Acadami Specialties
Training for Foster/Adoptive Agencies
Training for Community Meetings
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LGBTQ Language & Concepts Overview (101)
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Unique Considerations - Working with LGBTQ Populations
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Unique Considerations of LGBTQ CSEC Survivors
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Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
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Unique Tactics of Abusers & Traffickers
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Intimate Partner Violence
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LGBTQ
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Trauma Informed Care
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Positive Youth Development
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Toxic Stress
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"Stash Stuff" - How your kids are hiding things (drugs) from you.
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AB 1856 - Foster/Adoptive Agency & Parent Training (LGBTQ)
LGBTQ Awareness (101)
Language
Concepts
Sensitivity
Unique Considerations for LGBTQ Youth in Care
Prevalence
Unique experiences leading to system involvement
Homelessness
Barriers to service
Unique experiences while in care
Trauma
Discrimination
Targeted bullying/harassment
Disconnection
Distrust of providers
Stigma
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760-498-3272
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