Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

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(1) )TOP- ICE Sexual Health Training (May 22-27, North Bend, WA)

(2) OutSpoken LGBT Youth Speakers Bureau Pizza Party (May 28, Seattle, WA)

(3) Massachusetts Youth Pride (May 14, Boston, MA)

(4) BAGLY's Youth Pride Prom (May 14, Boston, MA)

(5) True Colors Free Public Performance of They Dare to Be Out (May 24, Boston, MA)

(6) Reproductive Life Planning Webinar (Online)

(7) 2^nd Annual Diversity Prom (May 21, Boise, ID) 

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(1)TOP- ICE Sexual Health Training (North Bend, WA, May 22-27)

What is TOP?

Wyman's Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a nationally recognized youth development approach that has been proven to foster academic success and prevent teen pregnancy. Wyman's Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Training is intended to support communities and organizations in the implementation of Wyman's TOP. Participants in this training will get certified as TOP facilitators during the two and a half days of TOP training at the end of the week.

The first two days of the week will be modeled after the Institute for Community Health Educators (ICHE), and is an opportunity to be fully engaged in a residential, skill-based training of facilitators who will be implementing TOP. The ICHE model will provide many opportunities to analyze and evaluate how people learn, effective teaching methods and skills, learn about new teaching strategies and resources, and network. Topics explored will include: sexuality, gender, sexuality education, etc.

As a result of this training €“ participants will:

• Gain familiarity with Wyman's Teen Outreach Program model, its history, program components, key principles, and necessary steps for successful implementation;
• Enhance skills for conducting experiential activities, group facilitation and planning;
• Explore a broad definition of human sexuality and personal values related to the delivery of effective sexuality education;
• Understand the learning theories that guide program success;
• Grasp the purpose, design and methodology of Wyman€˜s TOP resources (i.e. Changing Scenes Curriculum©, Community Service Handbook); and
• Receive a Facilitator Certification upon successful completion of the course and a post training survey and assessment.

Lodging & Travel

The check in time for participants on Sunday is 7:30PM. The lodge will not be available until this time; please do not arrive early. While light refreshments will be served Sunday night, be sure to eat dinner prior to arriving at Rainbow Lodge.

TOP-ICHE will adjourn at 12:00PM on Friday. Lunch will be provided. If you plan to fly, it is recommended to schedule your Friday departure for after 4PM.

Lodging:

TOP-ICHE will be held at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, WA, 45 minutes east of Seattle. This is a residential training with evening sessions and all participants are expected to stay on site for the entire week. Rooms are double occupancy. Roommates will be assigned. Rainbow Lodge is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.  Rainbow Lodge has wireless internet and television available in common areas. The grounds include a small pond, outdoor tables and seating, a volleyball court, and forested trails.

For detailed directions, please refer to Rainbow Lodge Map & Directions.

Meals:

All meals are served in a communal cafeteria in buffet style. If you have special dietary needs please contact us. While not all special dietary needs can be accommodated, you are also welcome to bring snacks and specialty foods to store in the kitchen area which has 24 hour access.

Travel:

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements. If flying in from out of town we recommend flying into SeaTac International Airport (SEA) and arranging shuttle or town car service to Rainbow Lodge in North Bend. If you are traveling by air, please schedule your flight departure on Friday for after 4PM. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional travel information.

If you need assistance with transportation from SeaTac International Airport to Rainbow Lodge on the evening of Sunday, May 22nd please refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Cost

The cost for attending TOP-ICHE is $650, which includes all meals and lodging for the institute. Note: Only double occupancy rooms are available.

Questions

If you have additional questions or would like more information, contact Jeana Johnson, jeana@jba-cht.com or 206.223.1186. after you click save.
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(2) OutSpoken LGBT Youth Speakers Bureau Pizza Party (Seattle, WA, May 28)

If you're a youth ages 14-23 and interested in our OutSpoken LGBT youth speaker's bureau here are two opportunities to get involved. Come to our pizza party on May 28th to find out about getting paid to be your fabulous self and/or sign up to go to the training on June 4th where we support and pay LGBT youth to become community educators. For questions or to register contact Charlie@nwnetwork.org or call us at 206-568-7777.

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(3) Massachusetts Youth Pride (May 14, Boston, MA)

Massachusetts Youth Pride is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, 2011, and will be held on the Boston Common in Boston, MA!!!

Our 2011 MA Youth Pride Registration forms are now available. Please click on the links to the right to download.

Please consider showing your personal support for the Youth Pride March by pledging to a particular walker or a group that is marching at this year's Youth Pride on May 14th, 2011! All the proceeds raised will go to The Friends, its Youth Pride and leadership development programming designed to combat GLBT suicide, alleviate isolationism and social stigma and bring information directly to the youth of Massachusetts. Your support of The Friends and suicide prevention is greatly appreciated. Click on the link to the right to learn more.

MAYPC Meetings have been up and running. If you would like to join one, please email us at info@friendsofglbtyouth.org. Also, join our Facebook group to get updates on all new developments.

For information regarding Massachusetts Youth Pride, the nation's oldest and largest pride event for GLBT young people, please stay tuned to massyouthpride.net!

(4) BAGLY's Youth Pride Prom (May 14, Boston, MA)

May 14, 6:00 pm -  11:00 pm: BAGLY's 31st Annual Prom.
BAGLY's Youth Pride Prom is the longest-running and largest GLBT Prom on Earth, with 1,200-1,700 youth attending each year. The Prom is for LGBTQ youth ages 22 and under. The event is free of alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, weapons, and pressure/harassment. The event will take place at City Hall in Boston. Tickets are $15 at the door. To buy tickets or to volunteer (must be over 25), contact Trevor Wright.

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(5) True Colors Free Public Performance of They Dare to Be Out (May 24, Boston, MA)

May 24: True Colors' free public performance of They Dare to Be Out
True Colors is "one of the nation's first and only touring theater programs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and their straight allies (LGBTQQA), ages 14-22."  The performance will take place at Central Square Theater  in Cambridge, MA. For more information or to RSVP contact magda@thetheateroffensive.org.

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(6) Reproductive Life Planning Webinar (Online)

*Especially helpful for school nurses and for nurse practitioners and PAs in school-based clinics.

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(7) 2^nd Annual Diversity Prom (May 21, Boise, ID)

Basics:

 May 21, 2011

 8:00-11:00 p.m.

 Boise State University -Lookout Room

A student-led event for all youth!!  Please pass along the attached flier or check out their facebook page here. $15/ couple, $10/single

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