Models of Pride offers a special "college-age track” so you can meet other college-age youth, share ideas on what is happening in your life and on campus, and learn new strategies to create a safe and welcoming environment. Free MOP T-shirts are given to the first 300 youth to arrive, so set your alarms!

If you are planning on attending Models of Pride, and will be accompanying youth from an organization, then we would like for you to register as an adult chaperone. We allow adults to attend the youth workshops only as a chaperone. Workshops are specifically designed for the youth and we have found that having too many adults in the sessions tends to change the group dynamic. Therefore, if you do attend as a chaperone, we ask that you limit your participation to being an observer only. This allows youth the freedom to ask any questions they want and the freedom to participate at their own level of comfort.

This year’s conference will include a series of special workshops for parents and guardians attending the conference with (or without) their LGBTQ children. The adults-only sessions will be in their own room throughout the day and span the spectrum from: how to parent an LGBTQ youth; dealing with the coming out process; theories as to the nature of sexual orientation and gender identity and how to advocate for your child’s rights. Parent Workshops are free. October 8TH is the registration deadline. Onsite registration is available, but participation cannot be guaranteed due to limited space.

This day-long workshop is for adults who work with LGBTQ youth. Participants will gain insight into the legal, social, cultural, and therapeutic issues that affect this population. This workshop will feature experts in the fields of youth suicide, LGBTQ psychology, building safe and affirming campuses, transgender, homophobia and heterosexism reduction. We will present theory, research, and practical activities that will benefit those who work with LGBTQ youth. Continuing Education Units can be received by attending the entire day. There is a $50 fee to attend the Service Provider and Educator Workshop, you must register before October 9TH.