United We Can: An Intergenerational Call To Action
PFLAG Mountain West Regional Conference

Dates:    September 19-21, 2008
Locations and Times:
Friday, September 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Saturday, September 20, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, in Downtown Boulder
Sunday, September 21, 9:00 AM - Noon, University Memorial Center, Room 235, University of Colorado at Boulder
Registration Deadline:  September 17, 2008
Description:    Hear inspiring speakers, experience diverse workshops, and enjoy an opportunity for intergenerational exchange with participants from 7 states.  Speakers include Judy Shepard from the Matthew Shepard Foundation; Jody Huckaby, Executive Director of National PFLAG; Mara Kiesling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality; and Dr. Miguel de la Torre, Professor of Ethics at Iliff School of Theology.  This conference has been approved by BVSD for 15 hours of CDE credit.
FAQ's:
How do I register for the conference?
1. Register for the conference at http://pflagmountainwest.org/
2. Contact Lisa Cech at (303) 447-5150 to register for CDE credits.
How do I pay for the conference?
A limited number of scholarships will be available.  Contact Lisa Cech, (303) 447-5150, for scholarship information.
Are there any assignments?
All participants are expected to sign-in and sign-out with Lisa Cech each day of the conference.  A scholarship recipient may be required to submit an action plan following the conference.
Other Questions?  Contact Lisa Cech, (303) 447-5150, for more information.

Creating Caring Communities: Bully-Proofing Your School

Trainer:  Lisa Cech
Date:  October 15, 2008
Location:  BVSD Education Center, PDC Black Diamond Room
Time:  8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline:  October 3, 2008
Description:  Workshop participants will be prepared to train their building staff on the "Bully-Proofing Your School" program. The morning session summarizes Bully-Proofing strategies and concepts, and the afternoon session covers curriculum application.  Training includes materials, strategies, demonstrations, interventions, curriculum, and time for developing a school action plan.  This train-the-trainer workshop is appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school teachers; counselors; social workers; administrators; and staff.  This workshop has been approved by BVSD for 7 ½ hours of CDE credit.  A limited number of subs will be available for BVSD teachers through the SAPP Office.
For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Lisa Cech at (303) 447-5150.

Identifying & Meeting the Needs of Questioning, Transgendered, Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay Youth

Trainer:  Lisa Cech
Date:  December 2, 2008
Location:  BVSD Education Center, PDC Aspen Room
Time:  8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline:  November 21, 2008
Description: This in-service is appropriate for middle and high school teachers, coaches, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and administrators.  Participants will learn how to handle harassment in school settings; how to create a safe environment for all youth to learn; QTBLG student issues in our schools; and QTBLG identity development.  Lunch will be provided on-site.  This workshop has been approved by BVSD for 7 ½ hours of CDE credit.  A limited number of subs will be available for BVSD teachers through the SAPP Office.
For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Lisa Cech at (303) 447-5150.

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