Subject: strictly fyi: arts contest, health care survey, casting call, training handouts, webinar on suicide, research on trans & gender non-conforming kids, book for educators |
From: "Reis, Beth" <Beth.Reis@kingcounty.gov> |
Date: 7/5/2012 5:38 PM |
To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org |
Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
(2) QPOC Heath Care Experience Survey
(3) MTV LGBT Youth Special
casting call
(4) Got a staff training coming up? These awesome, free Cue Cards are perfect handouts … from
Health Imperatives
(5) Children's Safety Network releases archived webinar on rural and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention
(6) Researchers seek participants: Are you parenting a child who questions their gender? Is your child gender nonconforming? Are you over the age of 18 and have access to
a computer with internet access?
(7) BOOK:
What If All the Kids Are White? Anti-Bias Multicultural Education with Young Children and Families
by Louise Derman-Sparks and Patricia G. Ramsey
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We’re asking youth of all ages to tell us
how we can help empower their voices, and how they are making their voices heard. This isn’t another essay contest –
we want to see their creativity through songs, poems, dance performances, video, etc. A compilation of work from around the country will be presented at
Bridge in October!
This is an incredible opportunity for youth to speak their minds to 600 educators eager to make a difference.
Can you incorporate this project into your summer program?
Guiding Questions
1.
How are young people making their voices heard?
2.
How can adults/programs/schools help to empower their voices?
Please provide creative responses to the guiding questions, utilizing the following categories and examples.
Categories:
Dance, Instrumental, Poetry/Spoken Word, Singing, Testimonials, Visual Art
Examples (1-2 minute maximum):
·
Highlights reel depicting your school, neighborhood, community & students
·
Slideshow of student artwork
·
Poetry collaboration. Written and read by students (singularly and/or as a group) possibly interspersed with program photos.
·
Video testimonial
·
Video recording of dance piece
Download the submission instructions:
http://www.schoolsoutwashington.org/UserFiles/File/6%2014%2012%20Bridge%20Conference%20Art%20Submission%20Instruction%20Letter%20Final.pdf
See the Submitted Artwork at Bridge
Laura Galvez and Diego Jimenez, high school students from arc, an afterschool program in Los Angeles, will
lead the presentation of the artwork at Bridge in the session Youth Voices: How are young people making themselves heard?
This session will focus on student empowerment and its relevance in our youth's education. We will explore how students are making their voices heard, as well as, how educators can help empower young people to speak up and speak out in a positive and effective
manner. Student Voice is not only shared vocally but through all forms of expression, including social media. The session will incorporate samples of student voices, shared through varying art disciplines provided by representatives from around the country.
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(2) QPOC Heath Care Experience Survey
Have you had a memorable (positive or negative) relationship with your primary care doctor?
Do you identify as a person of color and/or a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community?
Interested in making history by participating in this study?
Researchers at Stanford University are conducting a study on LGBT patients' trust in their primary care doctors. By partaking in this study, you have the opportunity to add
to the knowledge about doctor-patient relationships and potentially influence how health care providers perceive and interact with their LGBT patients.
To participate in this study, fill out the online survey at
https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0As25oawrM0yZq4
Your participation and answers will remain confidential. In return for your participation in this electronic survey, you will receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.com.
We are looking for responses from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. We especially encourage LGBT patients from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Every person's voice counts,
so please strongly consider contributing to this project. Finally, to help with recruitment, please forward this email widely to other individuals or lists.
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(3) MTV LGBT Youth Special
casting call
MTV is casting for another acclaimed "It Gets Better" special. We are looking for people who appear to be 15-25, and want to share their stories and experiences about growing
up LGBT.
The more information you share, the better we get to know you! [Apply if you are] open to sharing your stories and struggles on-camera. If interested, please email us your
story and the following information at LGBTspecial@gmail.com.
Please include:
-Name
-Location
-Phone Number
-Photo
Learn more at
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1686944/casting-acclaimed-it-gets-better-special.jhtml
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(4) Got a staff training coming up? These awesome, free Cue Cards are perfect handouts … from
Health Imperatives
We’ve told you about them before. They are colorful, succinct, and FREE. Some are available only electronically; others, in hard copy.
The Cue Cards, from
Health Imperatives, are index-sized
cards that provide 5 quick tips for how to handle a specific situation, such as when a client or student comes out. On the reverse side, you'll find 5 quick facts that may help you provide the best possible care to your clients or students.
These
Cue Cards that are currently available:
Cue cards for providers and educators working with youth
5 Ways to Prevent and Address Anti-Gay Bullying in Youth-Centered Environments
5 Ways to Support Youth Who Come Out as Bisexual
5 Ways to Support Transgender Youth At Your School or Agency
(Developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition)
5 Ways to Incorporate GLBT Issues into the Curriculum
5 Ways to Support a Youth Who Comes Out as GLBTQ
5 Ways to Support Families When Their Child Comes Out as GLBTQ
(Developed in collaboration with Greater Boston PFLAG)
5 Ways to Support GLBTQ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Cue cards for providers working with adults
5 Ways to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
5 Things Your Organization or Health Center Can Do To Welcome Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
5 Ways to Discuss Sexual Health with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
5 Ways to Conduct an LGBT-Inclusive Needs Assessment
5 Tips For Responding to Homophobic/Biphobic/Transphobic Comments
5 Ways to Support Transgender Adults
5 Ways to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients in Homeless Shelters
(Developed in collaboration with SH/HIP, The Statewide Homeless/HIV Integration Project)
5 Ways to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Clients in Drug and Alcohol Treatment
(Developed in collaboration with SPHERE, The Statewide Partnership for HIV Education in Recovery Environments)
For electronic or, in some cases, hard copies, go to:
http://www.healthimperatives.org/request-resources
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(5) Children's Safety Network releases archived webinar on rural and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention
The March 30 webinar, Youth Suicide Prevention Community of Practice: Special Populations in Youth Suicide Prevention: Rural and LGBTQ Youth presented on two populations at
increased risk for youth suicide and shared strategies to reduce these risks. Speakers discussed obstacles and barriers unique to rural populations, reviewed potential success strategies for interventions, and provided an overview of the Trevor Project's education
programs.
The presentation also included suggestions for including LGBTQ-specific information in gatekeeper education and best practices for suicide prevention education with youth.
For more information click
here.
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(6) Researchers seek participants: Are you parenting a child who questions their gender? Is your child gender nonconforming? Are you over the age of 18 and have access to
a computer with internet access?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above, you could be eligible to participant in a research study.
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study about parenting children who are gender nonconforming (behave or identify how someone might not traditionally expect a
male or female child to behave or identify).
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are over the age of 18
Are a parent or primary caregiver to a child between ages 8 and 18 who does not conform to cultural gender expectations
Have access to a computer with internet access
Are willing to be interviewed using online chat about your parenting experiences
As a participant in this study, you would be asked to participate in an online interview lasting approximately 1- 2 hours. Results from this study may increase understanding
of the unique needs of families with gender nonconforming children.
For more information about this study, or to volunteer for this study, please contact Dr. Kristen Benson at
Kristen.Benson@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-5879
Department of Human Development & Family Science, North Dakota State University
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(7) BOOK:
What If All the Kids Are White? Anti-Bias Multicultural Education with Young Children and Families
by Louise Derman-Sparks and Patricia G. Ramsey
Bringing this bestselling guide completely up-to-date, the authors address the current state of racism and anti-racism in the United States (including the election of the first
African-American president); review recent child development research; discuss state standards and NCLB pressures on early childhood teaching; and more. The text includes teaching strategies, activities for families and staff, reflection questions, and updated
organizational and website resources.
Teachers College Press; 2nd edition (April 15, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0807752126
ISBN-13: 978-0807752128
Safe Schools Coalition recommends purchasing books from your local, independent bookseller. We
are partial to the folks who made a donation to Safe Schools Coalition a couple of years ago,
The Elliott Bay Book Company. Store Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday
– Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Phone (206) 624-6600, Toll Free 1-800-962-5311, Fax (206) 903-1601; Address: 1521 Tenth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122; Email:
orders@elliottbaybook.com
. They do mail orders. The Elliott Bay Book Company offers a
teacher/school/librarian discount with valid school, educators' union or other school-type identification.
In order to receive this discount, you must either come into the store with I.D. or if it's a mail order processed over the phone, the books must be mailed to your school or
library. (No discounts available over the website).
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