Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) 101 offers a virtual, half-day of foundational information about gender identity and sexual orientation and the influence of affirmative caregiving. Participants will learn to differentiate between basic definitions for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression; discuss the impact of bias, myths, and misinformation on developing youth; recognize the impact of rejection and acceptance by family and/or community on young people with diverse SOGIE and operationalize more inclusive and affirming social service practices. SOGIE 101 reviews and introduces language, vocabulary and concepts that will be explored in SOGIE 102.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

(1) Differentiate between basic definitions for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
(2) Discuss the impact of bias, myths, and misinformation on developing youth
(3) Recognize the impact of rejection and acceptance by family and/or community on young people with diverse SOGIE
(4) Learn ways to operationalize more inclusive and affirming social service practices

This is an instructor-led course. Going through the units will lead you to register for the live training event session, which is hosted on Microsoft Teams.

UPCOMING LIVE SESSIONS:
March 18, 2025 (1-4pm EST)
September 23, 2025 (1-4pm EST)