Leadership Institute

Reserve Your Spot

Details for Class Participants:

Location: Sun Prairie Professional Learning Center, 220 Kroncke Dr, Suite 28 - we'll be in Room 200!
Time: 8:30 am doors open, 9:00 am start, 2:30 pm end

Bring a laptop or tablet.
Dress comfortably.
Plese complete our pre-survey before class or join us at 8:30 on Tues.

Light morning & afternoon snacks, lunch provided each day!
- Tues: Mexican
- Wed: Subs
- Thurs: Pizza
GF, Vegetarian, and Vegan options each day. Please email [email protected] with accomodation requests

Register Now for Summer Institute: Leadership and Guidance for Belonging and Trust

GSAFE is once again partnering with UW-Madison's Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) to provide a three-day professional development opportunity for current and future district leaders, classrooms teachers, and school staff. The course is hosted by the Sun Prairie Area School District and will July 8-10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm daily.

Participants will explore how to discuss gender and sexuality and build belonging, establish trust, and ask affirming questions in K-12 schools. Topics include:

Leveraging laws
Developing local policies
Applying the gender inclusivity leadership model
Building staff capacity
Identifying professional learning opportunities
Setting instructional goals for staff
Supporting staff in identifying appropriate curriculum resources
Navigating family engagement
Centering student voice in administrative decisions

Enrollees will also have access to continuing support throughout the year, including free participation in a monthly professional learning community.

This is a not-for-academic-credit course and is open to the public. Enrollment is limited. Interested individuals are encouraged to enroll ASAP. If you are unable to pay and want to participate, please reach out to [email protected].

Funding for the development of this project was provided by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health from the Wisconsin Partnership Program.