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Advocacy for LGBTQ Students

Advocacy for LGBTQ Students. Amber Cangelosi , B.S. Holy Family University acangelosi@holyfamily.edu http://amz412.angelfire.com. Click here for notes. Table of Contents. Welcome Video Sites Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network Gay Straight Alliance

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Advocacy for LGBTQ Students

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  1. Advocacy for LGBTQ Students Amber Cangelosi, B.S. Holy Family University acangelosi@holyfamily.edu http://amz412.angelfire.com Click here for notes

  2. Table of Contents • Welcome Video • Sites • Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network • Gay Straight Alliance • Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays • Teaching Tolerance • ThinkB4YouSpeak • My Links to more Websites and Information Click here for notes

  3. Click picture to View My Welcome Video Click here for notes

  4. GLSEN • Gay, Straight, and Lesbian Education Network (www.glsen.org) • My number one recommended site (great links as well as research) • Can be used for information for multiple parties including students, parents, counselors, and teachers • Provides great rationale for development of LGBTQ advocacy programs for your school • Site Overview http://www.screenr.com/iyQ Click here for notes

  5. GSA • The Gay Straight Alliance Network (www.gsanetwork.org) • Students can visit this site for information on how to start these groups in schools • These groups can promote advocacy by allowing LGBTQ students, allies, and students with LGBTQ parents to develop a support network • This site also teaches students how to become activists by working with school administrators, educators, parents, and counselors to implement school policies to address harassment and school violence Click here for notes

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  7. PFLAG Click here for notes • Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (www.pflag.org) • Provides a way for parents to get involved in support of safe schools for LGBTQ students • Support groups available • Provides information for parents on how to seek support for feelings regarding their son or daughter’s coming out process

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  9. Teaching Tolerance www.tolerance.org Site for Teacher Referral Provides lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom promoting acceptance and tolerance Provides resources for teachers to further educate themselves Provides ideas for teachers on how to “mix it up” Click here for notes

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  11. Think B4 You Speak • www.ThinkB4YouSpeak.com • Site promoting the use of friendly rather than hateful language in schools • Great referral for students who are experiencing LGBTQ verbal harassment as well as for students who are involved in the name calling • Creates awareness and uses real life examples of the harmful effects of harassment of LGBTQ students Click here for notes

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  13. References • My Internet Address Book • My Research Report • My Research Excerpts Click here for notes

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