Cost: FREE
This workshop is designed to help school personnel and administrators understand, assess, and improve school
climate and
safety for all youth, especially those who identify as
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or
questioning. Research
consistently
finds LGBTQ students to be at higher
risk for homelessness, alcohol
and
substance abuse, harassment,
assaults, suicide,
school failure/dropout, and truancy. The good news is that research also shows
there are simple, impactful steps schools can take to mitigate these risk
factors. Some of
the
legal and ethical
obligations that school systems and their employees must
serve and protect this
population will be addressed. A Silent Crisis: Creating
Safe and Supportive Schools for LGBTQ
Students resource guide is
included with registration.
Workshop participants will:
- State major health and educational risks faced by LGBTQ students;
- Analyze current terminology related to sexual orientation and gender identity;
- Analyze implications of personal beliefs regarding LGBTQ issues on professional practice;
- Assess current school/agency safety and climate for LGBTQ students;
- State the implications of key legal and policy issues affecting LGBTQ students and a safe school environment;
- Use skills for responding to and intervening with students, staff, and the broader school community to create a safer school environment for LGBTQ students;
- Commit to addressing school safety and climate issues that may arise among students, faculty, staff, and parents in schools / agencies;
- Implement an action plan to address safety and climate issues for LGBTQ students at the individual, collegial, and the school / community levels;
- Use culturally inclusive local, regional, state, and national resources.
Link to Flyer
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED