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Beth Reis of Safe Schools Coalition writes: It is absolutely THE BEST TOOL for LGBTQ-safe/inclusive schools work I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS!
- I especially like the "Legal Perspective for Administrators" section.
- And the model policy for Accommodating the Needs of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students and the AWESOME model Harassment/Discrimination Incident Report form!
- I love the tool for assessing your districts LGBTQ "compliance" and while many states and countries won't have equivalent laws with which schools should comply, students and other activists everywhere will find the tool useful as a way to determine your priorities as a change agent.
- I am awed by the LGBT Inclusion by Design section!!!
- I am thrilled with the Intervention tool.
- And wait 'til you see the "What to Say When" Guide.
- And the How Do I File a Complaint?" page!
Download it free, here: http://www.allyaction.org/s/341/allyaction.aspx?sid=341&gid=1&pgid=1165
Safe Space Kit - from GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network. Designed to help educators create a safe space for LGBT youth in schools, the Safe Space Kit features the Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT Students. This guide complete with posters, stickers and reproducible handouts provides concrete strategies for supporting LGBT students, educating about anti-LGBT bias and advocating for changes in your school. http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/educator/library/record/1641.htmlSafe Spaces Training Module: a free self-guided training module by National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) which is designed to help organizations create safer spaces for LGBTQ youth. The module is in six parts which run approximately 15 minutes each, and contains a self-assessment for each participating organization. Upon completion of all six modules agencies can receive free Safe Zone materials for their offices and youth spaces. Participants only need to download a worksheet and follow along with the video series at their own pace. NYAC is available to answer specific questions and can provide more individualized technical assistance around creating spaces for LGBTQ youth - direct all questions or concerns regarding the Safe Spaces Training Module to Jennie Beeson at 800.541.6922 ext 12 or via email at jennie@nyacyouth.org. Access the online training module here: http://www.safespaces.nyacyouth.org
What is a Safe Zone? This FAQ page from the National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education will be helpful for K-12 staff, as well: http://www.lgbtcampus.org/old_faq/safe_zone.html