Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

1. Teacher Institute for Sexual Health Education (SeaTac, WA, May 3^rd & 4^th 2011)
2. Let's Hear it for the Girls--Best Practices in Sexual Health and Prevention for Lesbian Youth (Philadelphia, PA, April 20, 2011)
3. 2011 Gender Spectrum Family Conference (Berkeley, CA, July 29-Aug 1, 2011)
4. LGBTQ Youth Prom (Los Angeles, CA, May 13, 2011)
5. GLSEN NYC Event: Creating Safer Schools for All Students (NY, NY, May 7, 2011)
6. On-Line Course: Supporting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender, and Questioning Youth (Online - MA June 1-8, 2008)
7.  Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs  2011 Annual Conference (Spokane, WA, May 16-18, 2011)
8.  Wired Teens Wild World: Sexting and Cyber Bullying (June 13, 2011, Woonsocket, RI)

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(1) Teacher Institute for Sexual Health Education (SeaTac, WA, May 3^rd & 4^th 2011)

May 3 & 4, 2011 (Tuesday & Wednesday)

8:30AM Arrival, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Training

Courtyard by Marriott

SeaTac, WA

About This Workshop

The Healthy Youth Alliance and CHT Resource Group, in partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, offer a two day training event for Middle School and High School teachers. This institute will provide resources and develop skills for use of best practice in the delivery of HIV/AIDS and sexual health education.  You will bring the resources adopted and used in your school or district and have an opportunity to explore best practices for effective delivery of lessons.

Audience

Middle School and High School teachers and nurses currently delivering HIV/AIDS and sexual health education to students.

Fees

This training is free of charge and includes breakfast and lunch daily. Travel, lodging, and dinner are on your own. A limited number of seats are available so early registration is recommended. A special lodging rate is available for those who make reservations by April 11, 2011; please see registration page for more details.

Continuing Education

Clock hours are provided free of charge by OSPI. Paperwork will be provided onsite.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April, 19, 2011

Register online for this free training opportunity:

 Teacher Institute for Sexual Health Education

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(2) Let's Hear it for the Girls--Best Practices in Sexual Health and Prevention for Lesbian Youth (Philadelphia, PA, April 20, 2011)

Mazzoni Center - 21 South 12th Street · Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Phone: 215-563-065

Join us Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 for a comprehensive and participatory webinar exploring HIV, STI's, and Lesbian sexual health. This webinar will hosted by NYAC's own shay(den) gonzalez in collaboration with Qui Alexander, Community Health Educator, from Philadelphia's Mazzoni Center. By the end of this one (1) hour session providers will be able to walk away have a better understanding of: young lesbians sexual health, the difference between cisgender and trans/gender non-conforming lesbian needs, best practices around prevention and protection, ways to begin engaging in these conversation with clients/youth participants, and a knowledge of where to gain additional resources. There will be time built at the end of the webinar to acknowledge challenges and cross-sharing. This webinar is a resource to any HIV tested, case manager, counselor, drop-in staff or community educator working with young people and looking to learn more about lesbian sexual health and risks.  

If you have any additional questions about this webinar please contact shay(den) n. gonzalez at shayden@nyacyouth.org or call them at 202-319-7596 ex. 12

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(3) 2011 Gender Spectrum Family Conference (Berkeley, CA, July 29-Aug 1, 2011)
 
The Gender Spectrum Family Conference is the only event of its kind, a celebration of gender inclusiveness for all children and teens. A unique gathering dedicated solely to the needs of transgender and gender nonconforming children and teens, their families and loved ones, and the community of professionals and allies who surround them, the weekend is a transformative experience for all involved. Last year's gathering drew more than 350 participants from across the world, and 2011 promises to be larger still. The conference will once more offer programming at multiple levels organized into various areas of focus. Whether a five time attendee or a brand new member of the Gender Spectrum community, the 2011 event will have something for everyone!

REGISTER NOW for the 2011 Family Conference July 29 - August 1 at  www.genderspectrum.org

Contact Information:
 
Joel Baum
 Director, Education and Training
 Gender Spectrum
 510-567-3977 (office)
 415-637-3045 (cell)
 www.genderspectrum.org
 539 Glen Drive
 San Leandro CA 94577

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 (4)LGBTQ Youth Prom (Los Angeles, CA, May 13, 2011)

LGBTQ YOUTH PROM

Sponsored by Friends of Project 10 Inc.

Middle School & Senior High School Students are invited to attend!*

Friday, May 13, 2011  

Friendship Auditorium

3201 Riverside Dr.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

 8 pm to 12 midnight

Student prepay tickets:  $40

(Prepay applications due by Monday, May 9, 2011) 

Student tickets at the door:  $50

**Adult chaperone tickets:  $60  

Note:  Students who face financial hardship may have a teacher, counselor, administrator, social worker, or other responsible adult contact the  Friends of Project 10 office to request financial assistance.  Contact us a <project10@hotmail.com> or 626.577.4553. 

Click here for more information and ticket applications.

*All youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity are  

 welcome to attend.

**Adult chaperones MUST be accompanying youth

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(5)GLSEN NYC Event: Creating Safer Schools for All Students (NY, NY, May 7, 2011)

While your kids play on the coach supervised indoor gym, meet Elyza Byard, Executive Director and meet other parents, learn more about how you can make your child€™s school a safe place to grow.

Where: Columbus Pre-School -606 Columbus Ave, 2^nd Floor, N

When: Saturday May 7, 3:30 -6:30

RSVP: RSVP@glsen.org

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(6) On-Line Course: Supporting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender, and Questioning Youth (Online - MA June 1-8, 2008)


Scholarships available!
 Course Description
Supporting GLBTQ youth in school or community-based agency settings can provide some unique challenges. Unsupportive administrations, family opposition, lack of comfort with talking about adolescent sexuality, and a lack of resources can get in the way of providing the support GLBTQ youth need to live healthy and productive lives.

The course will address sexual orientation and gender identity development and expression in adolescents, skills for providing one-on-one support for GLBTQ youth, strategies for supporting families when a young person comes out, and approaches for creating a safe, supportive environment for GLBTQ young people.

This is a hands-on, interactive course based on GLBT 101: Risk and Resiliency, one of our most popular in-person trainings.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for educators, educational administrators, and community-based health and human service providers working with youth.

Course Length and Structure
This is a four-hour course that participants may take any time during the eight days in which the course is scheduled. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting.

Cost
The cost for the course is $50. CEUs will be provided for an additional $10.

Scholarships
Thanks to generous support from the Brockton Community Health Network Area and the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance, we are able to offer this course at no cost to a limited number of providers and educators from the towns served by these two groups.

These towns include:
Abington, Avon, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Cohasset, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Sharon, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, Weymouth, and Whitman.

To apply for a scholarship, follow the instructions on the registration page.

Instructor
Marisa Howard-Karp

This course was developed with support and collaboration from The Brockton Community Health Network Area, The Blue Hills Community Health Alliance, Caritas Norwood Hospital, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, South Shore Hospital, Weymouth MRI, and the Area Health Education Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, a program of Health Imperatives.

Read more or register now!

Don't forget to check out other course offerings on
Health Imperatives' On-Line Education Center.

(8) Wired Teens Wild World: Sexting and Cyber Bullying (June 13, 2011, Woonsocket, RI)

Monday, June 13, 2011, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Planned Parenthood Woonsocket Harris Public Library Woonsocket, RI $125

Hitting the €śsend€ť button can change the life of a youth forever. While the internet has opened up the doors to information and communication, sexting and online cyber bullying can have damaging consequences. Ready online access to information is both a blessing and a curse, putting a new, more frightening face onto familiar adolescent issues.

Renée Best, PPSNE trainer, will offer an interactive and practical training. Participants will learn how adolescents communicate in the virtual world, and will gain tools and strategies to teach young people how to avoid falling victim to sexual harassment and cyber bullying.

Participants will:

• Examine the significant roll the internet plays in the lives of youth.

• Examine the risky behaviors youth employ on-line, like posting personal information, engaging in sexual behavior, harassment and cyber bullying.

• Explore the various ways the internet exposes youth and adults to situations that could threaten them into the future.

• Understand proven methods of reducing risky behavior on-line.

• Identify relevant federal, state and local laws, and social networking policies and regulations.
  
  RIDE Approved

Registration information at: www.shopppsne.org

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