Conference Tracks

We organize our programming into six tracks so attendees can find content and experiences that speak to them.

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Youth Track

Workshops designed for and often led by LGBTQIA+ young people. Topics include identity, mental health, relationships, advocacy, creative expression, leadership, and peer support. Youth-led proposals are especially encouraged.

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Educator and School Professional Track

Practical, classroom- and school-ready sessions for teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. Topics include creating affirming school environments, supporting trans and nonbinary students, navigating difficult conversations with parents and administrators, GSA leadership, and legal considerations for educators.

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Clinical and Social Work Track

Evidence-informed sessions for social workers, therapists, counselors, psychologists, case managers, and other helping professionals. Topics include gender-affirming care, trauma-informed practice with LGBTQIA+ youth, family support strategies, child welfare and foster care, and culturally responsive clinical approaches.

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Family and Ally Track

Supportive, accessible sessions for parents, caregivers, siblings, and friends of LGBTQIA+ young people. Topics include understanding gender identity and sexual orientation, supporting a coming-out child, navigating religious and cultural identity alongside an LGBTQIA+ family member, and community resources.

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Community Track

Open to all. Sessions in the Community Track cover topics of broad interest, cultural humility, intersectionality, community building, allyship, and more. This track is designed to be accessible to any attendee regardless of professional background.

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Professional Best Practice Institute

A more intensive, structured professional development track piloted in 2026 and expanding in 2027. Sessions in this track are designed for administrators, policymakers, organizational leaders, and advanced practitioners seeking rigorous, systems-level training on LGBTQIA+ youth inclusion. If you are interested in presenting in this track, please note that in your application.