Affinity Group Facilitator Institute

About

Many organizations utilize affinity groups to support members of the community, to increase sense of belonging for members of historically marginalized groups, and to improve overall inclusivity.  And yet, many of us find ourselves facilitating these groups simply because we are one of the few in the community who identify as members of these groups or because we hold a desire to support DEI efforts.  Facilitating identity affirming and protective spaces is simply not something we have been trained to do, and so many of us are hungry for this learning.
This full day session accomplishes several goals:
  1. Learn a four-pillar framework for facilitating affinity groups that can leverage these spaces and build strong communities.
  2. Discover factors that lead to greater (or less) success and examine our current programs for effectiveness.
  3. Connect with other affinity leaders from other schools, within and across identity groups, to develop group-specific topics, resources, and strategies.
This institute supports facilitators in organizations that have existing affinity groups and is not intended for organizations that are trying to start affinity groups.

Video Resources

Details

When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9am-4pm (morning treats & lunch included)
Where: Seattle Girls’ School, 1700 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

REGISTRATION for October 2024 is FULL!  Please fill out this form if you would like to join the waitlist or would like to receive information for next year's Affinity Group Facilitator Institute.

Pricing

Early bird registration before August 31, 2024:
  • Individual registration: $150
  • School teams of 5: $600
  • School teams greater than 5: $600 + $100/person above 5 
Registration after August 31, 2024:
  • Individual registration: $250
  • School teams of 5: $1100
  • School teams greater than 5: $1100 + 200/person above 5

*Each individual participant must complete the registration form above.
*Schools can submit payment for all participants using the payment form above.

Refund Policy

Please notify Phelana Pang (ppang@seattlegirlsschool.org) if you need to cancel your registration. Cancellation on or before August 31, 2024 will be fully refunded minus a $15 administrative fee per participant. Cancellation September 1-30, 2024 will result in a 50% refund. Cancellation after September 30 will be non-refundable.

Seattle Girls' School

Located in the Central District, Seattle Girls' School is an independent school for girls and gender nonconforming students in grades 5-8. Our mission is to inspire and develop courageous leaders who think independently, work collaboratively, learn joyfully, and champion change.

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