Glsens safe space kit comes with resources to help educators create safe, more inclusive learning environments for lgbtq students. In addition to the impact glsen campaigns and programs like thinkb4youspeak, ally week, day of silence and no namecalling week have had on improving school climates, glsens safe space kit, its flagship resource for educators, provides concrete strategies to educate school personnel and students about how to eliminate antilgbt bias. Jul 29, 2019 analysis about changes in lgbt student. The downloaded pdf of the safe space kit includes the guide to being an ally, a printable poster and printable stickers. Glsen, the gay lesbian straight education network, have assembled a number of ageappropriate lessons on lgbtq topics.
The hard copy of the safe space kit includes the guide to being an ally, ten safe space stickers and two safe space posters. In addition, although safe spaces are designated for lgbtq students, we want to make sure everybody is comfortable at school. Glsens mission glsen is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identityexpression. The safe space manual is meant to be used as a selfcontained guide for planning a safe space program and ally training in your school, but remember to take a look at other glsen resources for information that can help you in your planning. Glsen safe space kit, 2016resourcesglsens glsen safe space kit. From 2010 to 20, glsen took the idea of safe zone stickers to the next level by sending a safe space kit to every public middle and high school in the united states.
Current federal and state laws that address bullying and harassment how to take a stand against bullying and harassment in schools bullying that targets lgbt lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. A safe space is a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lgbt students. Safe zone posters and stickers, in both english and spanish. The safe space sticker at the heart of the kit has long been one of glsens most popular resources. Designed to help you create a safe space for lgbtq youth in schools, the safe space kit is glsens guide to being an ally to lgbtq students. Details of one tool glsen promotes to all schools, school climate survey. Glsens mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Glsen is a united statesbased education organization working to end discrimination. Glsen works to ensure that lgbtq students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Transforming schools gsa clubs can make schools safer and more welcoming for lgbtq youth. Supporting safe and healthy schools for lgbtq students. Glsen and chilean partner organization todo mejora release a spanishlanguage version of the glsen safe space kit to be used in chilean schools.
Creating a safe school environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual. Provide your colleagues with the educators guide to ally week, information about glsens safe space kit and discuss with them the need for allies in the school. Glsen safe space kit designed to help you create a safe space for lgbt youth in schools, the safe space kit is glsens guide to being an ally to lgbt students. Display visible signs of diversity and safespace symbols and notices to show everyone that they are welcome and to highlight the values of inclusiveness and civility. Current federal and state laws that address bullying and harassment how to take a stand against bullying and harassment in schools bullying that targets lgbt lesbian, gay, bi. Glsen releases new national school climate survey on america. Glsens safe space kit is designed to help educators create a safe space for lgbt youth in schools. Dec 06, 2010 the closer returns to tnt tonight, and the cast of the hit show has a message for viewers give the gift of a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth this holiday season. Section 1 frequently asked questions before you get started, you might have some questions about safe space and how it works. Use the engage school staff section of the safe space kit for more details on staff presentations. By placing a sticker in their classroom or office, members of a schools faculty or staff can let students know that they have support and are in a safe space with respect to antilgbt bullying and harassment.
Glsen s safe space kit is designed to help educators create a safe space for lgbt youth in schools. If certain actions and behaviors are deemed gay, students may avoid these for fear of being targeted for antilgbt behavior. Tools for teachers american federation of teachers. Glsen officially launches the safe space campaign, 12 designed to give educators the tools to be visibly supportive allies to lgbtq students. The local school climate survey lscs is a tool developed by glsens research department for students. In 250500 words post your answers in the field below. Glsens safe space campaign was launched and sustained through. Lgbtq youth have particular circumstances in their lives that may make them more likely to need safe place help. The closer returns to tnt tonight, and the cast of the hit show has a message for viewers give the gift of a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth this holiday season. The experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in our nations schools. The campaign goes on to place a safe space kit in every school in the united states. School personnel are compelled to maintain safe learning environment lack adequate antibullying training hong, 2009. More than a safe space american federation of teachers.
Go to the staff development section in the resource center at. The closer cast, kyra sedgwick, kevin bacon film psas for. The guide to being an ally will provide you with practical ways that you can be an ally to lgbt students and create a safer school environment for all students. All students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. A toolkit acknowledgements when girls best friend foundation set out to identify issues confronting girls and young women in chicago, illinois, the issue of safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning glbtq youth stood out as critically important. Music educators and voice teachers are asking for resources to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender nonbinary students in the classroom and voice studio, so these resources are for you. In addition to 10 safe zone stickers, the kit included safe space posters and glsen s guide to being an ally to lgbt students, which offered strategies for supporting lgbtq. Homophobia and transphobia can be used to stigmatize, silence and, on occasion, target people who are perceived as lgbt, but are not. Respecting the dignity of all people created in 2004 by tric western campus lambda gsa. According to glsens 2005 national school climate survey, a majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lgbt students feel unsafe at school and are likely to skip class or even days of school out of fear for personal safety. Nov 04, 2010 the safe space sticker at the heart of the kit has long been one of glsens most popular resources.
Together we can transform our nations schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve. Undoing it, a glsen resource that provides a lot of other great ways to work for change in your school community. Safe space kit glsen safe space kit in every ohio school glsen glsen safe space kit. We all need a safe space where we can express ourselves. Glsen releases kit espacio seguro, spanishlanguage version. This pdf includes the guide to being an ally, a printable poster and printable stickers.
Safe space kit was developed by gay, lesbian and straight education network glsen. To further that goal, the organization has created a toolkit to help educators be allies to lgbtq youth. Evaluation of glsen s safe space kit 3 as part of glsen s work to ensure safe and affirming schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, we regularly develop and disseminate resources to help educators increase their capacity to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt students. Yet, according to glsens national school climate survey. The guide provides concrete strategies that will help you support lgbt students, educate about antilgbt bias and advocate for changes in. You as a teacher or conductor can play a huge role in supporting singers and creating an inclusive, safe space. Lgbtaffirming practices should be a part of your everyday work, and you can find resources in the safe space kit grades toolkit. The glsen national school climate survey pdf is our flagship report on the school experiences of lgbtq youth in schools, including the extent of the.
One of the most effective ways for an educator to create a safe space is to be a supportive ally to lgbt students. Here is the link to access the glsen safe zone information kit. While safe place site personnel are unlikely to be aware of, or involved in a conversation with a youth involving issues of sexuality, it is important to have some knowledge and awareness. Safe space kit a guide to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students in your school when. Glsen is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identityexpression. Glsen climate survey pdf if youre looking for our most current version of this report, please visit the main national school climate survey page. With a safe space kit schools have access to our 42page guide filled with concrete strategies, and an informative poster and stickers that help students identify supportive educators in their school. Safe space kit, pronoun buttons, ally lanyard, be yourself tshirts, respect caps, and downloadable research and resources. New york april 28, 2016 glsen, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, today released kit espacio seguro, the spanishlanguage version of its safe space kit, one of the organizations flagship resources, for use throughout the u. The new safe space kit features the guide to being an ally to lgbt students. The guide provides concrete strategies that will help you support lgbtq students, educate about antilgbtq bias and advocate for changes in your school.
According to glsens 2005 national school climate survey, a majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lgbt students feel. Questions 9 or 10 are completely optional you do not have to answer them. In addition to 10 safe zone stickers, the kit included safe space posters and glsens guide to being an ally to lgbt students, which offered strategies for supporting lgbtq. The safe space kit is designed to help educators create a safe space for lgbt students. Real life case studies dealing with issues of lgbtqia students in schools intersectionality. Singing can be a vulnerable experience for youth, and especially for queer youth. The utility of an educator resource for improving school climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth reports on an evaluation study of glsens safe space kit.
The safe space kit is available for free download, which includes printable stickers and poster, as well as for purchase, which includes 2. Educator resources glsen educator guides and lessons to support your curriculum and practices. This section aims to answer some of those questions, and might come in handy when its time to let your school community know what safe space is all about. Glsen launches safe space campaign to promote visible. Safe space stickers and 2 safe space posters along with a comprehensive list of resources and referral sources. This activity provides a safe space where you can express your thoughts and feelings about a topic. A guide to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
Glsen launches safe space campaign to promote visible support. The campaign goes on to place a safe space kit in every school in the. By placing a sticker in their classroom or office, members of a schools faculty or staff can let students know that they have support and are in a safe space. All students deserve a safe and supportive learning environment that is free of biasbased behavior. Hivaids and young men who have sex with men pdf 526 kb. Consult with your group and come up with several topics or quotes that have meaning to you. The downloaded pdf of the safe space kit includes the guide to. Guide to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students in your school. From glsen s national school climate survey, a biennial survey of lgbt secondary school students, we know that school is not always a safe place for lgbt students. Gathering spaces were important for the formation of lgbtq communities. All students regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression are entitled to a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment with.
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