The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a conference on promoting resiliency in non-binary and LGBTQ students.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 2, 2023; registration and breakfast from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.; conference from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin
WHO:
- State Rep. Natalie Higgins, 4th Worcester District
- Colby Swettberg, Ed.M., LCSW, Consultant
- Landon Callahan, Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students, Massachusetts Commission for LGBTQ Youth
- Cas Ford Martin, MPPA, Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students, Massachusetts Commission for LGBTQ Youth
WHAT:
This interactive conference will focus on fostering resiliency in non-binary and LGBTQ students by highlighting laws, policies, inclusive curriculum and best practices to support non-binary and LGBTQ students.
Students, parents, and educators will share their experiences about how to successfully navigate this terrain. This conference will foster a deeper understanding of gender identity and expression.
The conference will also highlight strategies to promote healthy family engagement practices.
“Creating safe spaces for non-binary and LBGTQ students to thrive and learn in schools is an essential aspect of inclusionary practices,” said Daniels. “This conference features information and guidance from Massachusetts-based experts. Including students and parents with real life experiences will enhance understanding of successful practices which build resilience.”
About the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides training, fosters collaboration, and develops programming to increase the health and safety of students. MPY is committed to bringing cutting-edge information and high-quality trainings to constituents and endeavors to provide solution-oriented, community-based, multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing and ideally eliminating risky behaviors for youth.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth is governed by a Board of Directors made up of school superintendents, police and fire chiefs, and other community leaders who work closely with MPY staff to deliver this mission. To learn more, visit: https://massachusettspartnershipsforyouth.com/.
