Teaching Respect For All

Creating Safe Schools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students

Saturday, March 4, 2006
9:00am - 4:30pm

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE--CONFERENCE LOCATION CHANGE

Due to the amount of interest in the Teaching Respect For All Conference, we have moved this conference from May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society to a larger venue on the Syracuse University campus.

The registration and morning session will be held in Gifford Auditorium in H.B. Crouse Building (or simply known as HBC) on the main quad on North Campus. Two of the afternoon breakout sessions will be in the Hall of Languages (right next door) and one will remain in Gifford Auditorium.

Free parking will be available in the Irving Garage. Directions and maps are available on the SU Parking Services Website. Click on Directions and Maps. Scroll down to directions by lot. Click on Irving Garage for directions depending on where you are coming from.

From the Irving Garage, walk toward the left side of the Carrier Dome and make your way to the quad on Main Campus. H.B. Crouse will be a short brick building on the left side of quad when standing in front of Hendricks Chapel. We will have signs directing you from Irving Garage to H.B. Crouse. You can view a campus map of North Campus from the parking services website.

Individuals with disabilities who require parking closer to the venue should contact lgbt@syr.edu asap so arrangements can be made.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

Safe Space?

Many teachers, administrators, and students are not equipped to deal with homophobia, bullying, harassment, and name-calling. Misunderstandings, fear, and personal beliefs prevent many people from addressing anti-gay bias and homophobia in their schools.

This free day-long series of educational workshops will provide teachers, students, administrators, and pre-service educators with the knowledge and tools to successfully create a culture where all people are respected, free to express themselves, and able to reach their full potential.

Registration is required and the deadline is February 15. Space is limited to the first 150 registrants.

Register online starting January 16:

Click here to register.

If you do not have access to a computer, contact the LGBT Resource Center at 315-443-3983

 

What Students Say

The need for such a program in the Central New York Community is clear given the extraordinary challenges LGBTQ youth face on a daily basis. A recent study conducted by GLSEN found that:

of students in public high schools report regularly hearing homophobic remarks from their peers.

of students report hearing homophobic comments made by school staff.

of LGBTQ youth report that they have NEVER heard a teacher challenge or interrupt negative comments made towards them.

Schools have a responsibility to keep all students safe and to create environments in which LGBTQ students can be who they are and in which all students can learn to understand and accept differences in gender identity/expression and sexuality orientation.

Teachers play a critical role in addressing harassment and bias, educating students about differences, and supporting LGBTQ youth.

More information and reports available online at the GLSEN website: http://www.glsen.org

 

Schedule

9:00am

Registration
9:30am - 12:00pm

Opening Sesssion

How Homophobia Impacts Youth in Our Schools

This workshop provides all participants with a general awareness of issues impacting LGBTQ youth in schools. The workshop includes general terminology, statistics, testimonials, and tools for combating harassment and creating safe school zones. The workshop will feature a panel of local LGBTQ youth and LGBTQ parents of school-aged children who will share their experiences and challenges.
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch Break (provided)
1:15pm - 3:15pm

Break-out Workshops (choose one)

Workshop I: "That's So Gay": Talking about LGBTQ Issues in Our High Schools

This workshop provides educators with tools and resources to respond to incidents of anti-gay harassment and bias in their classrooms.

Workshop II: Let's Get Real: Talking about LGBTQ Issues in Elementary and Middle Schools

This workshop provides teachers with help in educating about LGBTQ issues in age-appropriate ways.

Workshop III: Establishing a Gay-Straight Alliance in Your School

This workshop for high-school students will discuss experiences in establishing GSA's in schools and provide support and problem solving for these efforts.
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Closing Session and Evaluations
4:00pm - 4:30pm

GLSEN Informational Session

Interested in becoming a Trainer/Facilitator or learn more about GLSEN? This works shop will provide information on how to become a trainer and more about GSLEN.

 

About The Workshop Facilitators

GLSEN Rochester is the leading local organization dedicated to ending anti-gay bias and harassment in our schools. GLSEN Rochester strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

 

Organized By

Barbara Crawford

Co-chair
PFLAG-Syracuse


Adrea Jaehnig

Director
LGBT Resource Center, Syracuse University


Mara Sapon-Shevin

Professor
School of Education, Syracuse University

 

Sponsored By

Syracuse University
-LGBT Resource Center
-School of Education
-College of Human Services and Health Professions
PFLAG-Syracuse
The Stonewall Committee
The Safer Community Program for LGBTQ Youth (through AIDS Community Resources)
GLSEN-Rochester
The Rainbow Alliance of Central New York
Syracuse Teachers Association
Syracuse City School District

 

For More Information

Please contact the Syracuse University LGBT Resource Center with any questions,
comments, or concerns at:

call >> 315-443-3983
email >> lgbt@syr.edu
online >> http://students.syr.edu/lgbt