LGBTQ+ Symposium for K-14 Educators

Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium designed to empower administrators, teachers, and support staff with the tools, knowledge, and community connections needed to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ students. Gain insights on California laws protecting LGBTQ+ students, discover practical strategies to apply these laws in your school setting, and hear from district and school practitioners on fostering inclusion for students and their families.
FEATURED PANELISTS
Senator John Laird

Dr. Blanca Baltazar-Sabbah, Vice President of Student Services, Cabrillo College

Zak Keith, UCSC Graduate Student & Diversity Center Researcher

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• Understanding and Applying CA Laws for LGBTQ+ Students
• Student Panel on Safety and Inclusion
• Integrating LGBTQ+ Support into PBIS and School Safety Plans
• LGBTQ+ Inclusion Practices at Cabrillo College
• Teaching LGBTQ+ History Through National Events
• Effective Communication with Parents/Guardians & the School Community
• Building Allyship as a School Administrator

Host or Publisher Santa Cruz County Office of Education