After last year’s series of LGBTQ staff development trainings provided by the Oasis Center and Vanderbilt University, many MNPS staff requested additional professional development on the topic.  We are pleased to announce that Dr. Vinnie Pompei, a nationally known expert on creating safe and inclusive school climates is coming MNPS!

The LGBTQ community is making steady progress toward legal equality, yet the deck continues to be stacked against young people growing up LGBTQ in America. The impacts of family rejection, bullying, and daily concern for safety weigh heavily on our youth. This workshop will go beyond last year’s training to discuss the current state of LGBTQ youth, new resources available, and emerging best practices to help LGBTQ and gender-expansive students thrive.

Lunch provided by MNEA and TEA.