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Join the Chords of Esperanza Learning Collective this year
A Series of Professional Development Opportunities, Connection, Reflection and Action
The Chords Collective Learning Series will begin with a virtual kickoff gathering on July 15, where participants will meet one another, learn more about the year ahead, and begin building our learning community. Beginning September 9, we will convene for eight monthly professional learning sessions throughout the academic year.
Each 90-minute session will feature multiple presentation options, opportunities for small- and whole-group dialogue, and collaborative sense-making. Centered on intersectionality and the creation of safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+, immigrant, multilingual youth, and youth of color, these gatherings will offer educators practical ideas and strategies that can be immediately applied in their work. Participants will have opportunities to experiment with new approaches, reflect on challenges and successes, and engage in ongoing communities of practice throughout the year.
Prices:
- Virtual Attendee Pass: $100
- Virtual Student Attendee Pass: $50
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Chords of Esperanza Learning Collective
2026-27 Schedule
- Kickoff Session: Wednesday, July 15th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Session 1: Wednesday, September 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.Ìý
- Session 2: Monday, October 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 3: Monday, November 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 4: Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 5: Monday, February 8, 2027, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 6: Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 7: Monday, April 5, 2027, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Session 8: May—Watch a recorded session of your choice.
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A Queer Endeavor is a nationally recognized center for gender and sexual diversity in education. We build partnerships with districts and school communities to create safer, more humanizing spaces in which LGBTQ+ youth, families, and staff can thrive. The work of A Queer Endeavor is made possible through our school and district partnerships,Ìý grants and gifts, and the generous support of our community.
A Queer Endeavor is a bold program for educators wanting to do more than learn vocabulary. It is a program for educators who truly wish to do both the inner and outer work necessary to shift what counts as normal in our schools. They ask the difficult questions, provide the right scaffolding, and support adult learners to create inclusive and welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ students."—Levi Arithson (he/him), Program Manager of LGBTQ+ Equity, Denver Public Schools
