Target Audience: School administrators, nurses, directors and coordinators of guidance, health, mental health, athletics, special education, etc.

The health and wellness of the VT-HEC Community is of utmost importance in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. In light of this, we will only be live streaming this event, as well as recording it for viewing by registrants after the workshop.

Education administrators and others in leadership or supervisory roles have a unique and critical role in ensuring the development and maintenance of safe and inclusive environments for all students.

Vermont’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey data continues to paint a clear and alarming picture of the disproportionate rate at which transgender and gender-expansive youth are among our most vulnerable. Join in this day-long workshop as we lean into the who, what, where, when, why, and most importantly how of creating affirming environments for all Vermont’s children and youth across a spectrum of gender.

We’ll listen to youth narratives, work through case studies, and examine current policies, laws and best practices in K-12 settings. We’ll send you off with a road map for how to bring your staff, students and families alongside you as you foster a climate and culture that remains current with an ever- changing gender landscape.