PA481: Using Our Voices: Advocating for Queer and Black Youth

Friday, February 16, 2024
3:00 PM–3:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 2,8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 3: Promoting Safe and Positive Schools

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand the key aspects of systems-level advocacy and consultation in school settings through case study examples;
  2. select relevant strategies for working with local school boards and district administrators; and
  3. connect with other practitioners to build supportive networks for future work.

Description

Systemic change is needed to support safe and joyful school climates. In this session, school psychology trainees will share their advocacy and consultation experiences with school boards and district administrations.

Presenter(s)

Angela Pollard, UCSB
Alice C. Mullin, UCSB
Gabriella A. Hinojosa, UCSB
Karina Aragon, UCSB

Letter to Supervisor

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