5th Annual SafeSchoolsNC Conference for Educators and School Communities

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​Saturday, November  16th, 2019
Location:  Wendell Middle School, Wendell, NC

Join Safe Schools NC and 200 educators, students, principals, guidance counselors, school board members and more at a day-long conference designed to help all school workers in ​K-12 schools create safe and inclusive ​spaces for everyone, ​especially LGBTQ+
​students and families.

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2019 Conference Theme:

The theme for our 5th Annual Conference is "Embracing Inclusive Advocacy: Classrooms. Communities. Coalitions." All sessions will address issues that impact school communities and LGBTQ+ students. Whether you're brand new to thinking about LGBTQ+ issues or have attended our conference before, there will be sessions tailored to your learning needs. A complete list of conference sessions will be available by October 1.

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Conference Registration

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Conference registration   will open  August 1st for teachers, teacher assistants, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, school library media and technology specialists,  assistant principals, principals, district employees, school board members, other school workers, middle/high school students, and college/grad students in education.
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Whether you are brand new to understanding LGBTQ+ issues or are already an LGBTQ-affirming school leader, the 2018 SSNC Conference will bring you opportunities to improve your  practice and connect with like-minded educators.  

Conference Cost

Registration Rates:
Educators/School Staff:      $40 
Undergraduate/Graduate Students:      $30 
High School Students:        $10  
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Scholarship applications are now closed.
​Need a scholarship?   If the amount of the conference registration fee inhibits your ability to participate, please submit a request for a scholarship using this   form.    Apply early! Due to limited funds, scholarship approval is not guaranteed.

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What is provided?

Coffee, lunch, and a SSNC "Safe Space" sticker are included in the conference fee.   Register to attend today! 

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Who Should Attend?

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The 5th Annual Safe Schools NC LGBTQ+ Conference for Teachers and Support Staff will raise participants' awareness of the unique needs of LGBTQ+ students, families, and school employees and provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections to address those needs.

Teachers, school administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, teacher assistants, district leaders, school board members, undergraduate and graduate students, and high school students are welcomed to attend. Check out the sessions from past conferences to see   the options  available to attendees.

Conference sessions 

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Conference sessions  are geared toward K-12 school workers and leaders. 

​Topics covered include:

• LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Sex Education, and Healthy Relationships
• LGBTQ+ Inclusive School Policy
• Discipline Policy and LGBTQ+ Youth of Color
• Navigating Controversial Issues in the Classroom
• Intersectional Identities including the LGBTQ+ experience in Latinx, Immigrant, African-American, Rural, and Faith Communities 
• Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students of All Ages

• And more!

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What others are saying...

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"It was very empowering to be in a space with like-minded educators and gave me hope that instructional
and structural change is possible!"
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"I was able to take away so many easy to implement changes in my instruction  that I can't wait to share with my staff!"

"All the presenters were highly knowledgeable and engaging.  I felt the whole day was well worth my time."

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Photos from the Conference

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