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YES Institute has served as community education provider for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) for over 10 years.
YES Institute is accredited by MDCPS Division of Student Services to provide Master Plan Points (MPP) to teachers and counselors who complete our courses.
Available courses are:
Schedule of courses available here.
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“Everyday I see kids bullied around gender and orientation. YES dissolved my fear of addressing these incidents. My classroom will be forever changed.” - Elementary school teacher, MDCPS |
To reserve your space in a course, first register on the MDCPS Professional Development Portal. Then call YES Institute at 305-663-7195 to confirm your participation.
In Introduction to Communication Solutions, students learn effective communication skills to use when faced with harassment or conflict. They gain skills for creating win/win solutions and transforming schools and other environments through powerful dialogue.
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“My sister came out last year, and my grandparents shut her out from the family. Now I see how I can help bring the family together again.” - Student at Killian Senior High School, Communications Solutions for Students |
YES Institute also tailors our educational courses to suit the needs of particular student groups. Essentials of Gender & Orientation examines myths, facts, and stereotypes, and gives students an opportunity to explore how expectations around gender impact their lives. The Gender Continuum unravels binary notions of gender, and presents new models for conceptualizing gender based on the latest research.
Please contact Joseph at 305-663-7195 x1112 to schedule a presentation for a student group at your school.
Parents and teachers are often on the front lines when harassment and discrimination around gender and orientation occur. YES Institute regularly speaks to groups of faculty and parents who have questions and concerns about how to respond appropriately. Giving people the space to authentically express their points of view is the first step toward unifying school communities and finding win/win solutions.
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“I hear ‘anti-gay’ slurs almost everyday, and I’ve never said anything about it. No one deserves to be shamed or persecuted for who they are.” - High school student |
Please contact Joseph at 305-663-7195 x1112 to schedule a presentation at your school.
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