Seattle/Puget Sound GSA Summit

Join us for the 9th Annual GSA Leadership Summit in Seattle, WA (TBD).

Nov 01, 2011

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Washington will be hosting a Regional leadership summit at University Prep at 8000 25th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 from 9 -2 on (TBD).

Regional conferences serve to help GSA groups network with each other, gain information, plan group activities, set goals, and encourage participation in activities that further our goal of safer school environments for all students.

Student Sessions Include:

*Youth Suicide Prevention

*What's in My Future?

*LGBTQ Youth Activism

*GLSEN Events/Days of Action (Including Day of Silence Training)

*Introduction to PFLAG

*Queers in Hip Hop

*Pizza Klatch

*Self Defense Essentials

There will also be a Panel of Athletes including:

*Rat City Roller Girls (Roller Derby)

*Seattle Volleyball Club (Volleyball) tentative

*Emerald City Softball Association (Softball) tentative

*Seattle Sockeyes (Ultimate Frisbee)

*****Clock hours will be available for teachers and provided by Puget Sound ESD.*****

Educators and advisors are invited to come to a Safe Space Kit Training:

Making Safe Space/Schools for LGBT Students

During this training participants will learn explore personal beliefs about LGBT issues, learn how to support students, discuss strategies to get support from other teachers and share advocacy strategies including resources. We will have a student panel presentation. This is an interactive workshop. Please come with ideas and curriculum resources to share.

Presenters: Mike Travis, GLSEN WA State, Professional Development

Who's Invited: GSA Leaders, Students, Teachers, Advisors, Educators, etc.

What is It: GSA Regional Summit

When: TBD

Time: 9 AM-2 PM

Where: University Prep , 8000 25th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115

Cost: Free! (Lunch is $10)

Registration: Click Here to Register