BOCES Training for Educators  2024-2025

GSA Advisor Conference Day!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm 

 

This one day conference is an informative and supportive gathering for leaders of Gay-Straight Alliance or other LGBTQ+ clubs in our region. In today's world, GSA advisors face unprecedented challenges, from navigating shifting political landscapes to ensuring the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students in their schools. Embracing such a role and being there for your students every day can be overwhelming at times, which is why GLOW OUT! and their partners at GLYS want to provide you with a full day of programmatic, emotional, and social support for the school year ahead. In addition to GSA basics (legal protections, local and national resources, ways to structure your club, etc.) we will also have time to share triumphs and challenges, plan collaborative events for the year ahead, develop innovative strategies for advocacy and support, and become a stronger community together. Lunch Included.

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Administrator's Guide to LGBTQ+ Laws and Guidance for Schools

Tuesday March 25, 2025, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

 

Join us for an empowering workshop for middle and high school administrators seeking to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students and the Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in their schools. In addition to reviewing New York State education laws, we'll explore effective strategies for working with school boards and implementing comprehensive anti-bullying measures. Through interactive discussions and scenarios, participants will learn practical techniques for addressing challenges such as homophobic or transphobic parents, while also discovering ways to foster family pride and inclusion within their school communities. By the workshop's end, administrators will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to champion LGBTQ+ rights, support GSAs, and ensure every student feels valued and protected. Breakfast Included.