GSA

Sample Lesson Resources and References

Resources and References Resources for starting or supporting a GSA: GLSEN’s GSA Study: https://www.glsen.org/gsa-study GLSEN GSA Resources: ​​https://www.glsen.org/support-student-gsas GSA Network, a national network and provider of resources for GSAs, including an Advisor Handbook and tips for getting started: https://gsanetwork.org/what-is-a-gsa/ Fink, K. (2021). Practical tips for running an effective GSA. We are Teachers. https://www.weareteachers.com/gsa-tips/ Fiorellini, N. (2018). 5 …

Sample Lesson Resources and References Read More »

Sample Lesson Reflection/Discussion 2

Reflection/Discussion Click on each header below to reveal each reflection question. If you are taking this course as a group, you may choose to address these questions as discussion items.u00a0 Reflection/Discussion Item 4 How might you respond to people in your school community who are uncomfortable with the idea of affirming LGBTQ students through the …

Sample Lesson Reflection/Discussion 2 Read More »

Why is a GSA Important?

Why is a GSA Important? There are many benefits that come with a GSA at school: Research repeatedly shows that schools with GSAs have far less fear-based absenteeism and harassment of LGBTQ students. Feelings of school safety are 36% higher in schools with GSAs. Students in schools with GSAs were less likely to skip school …

Why is a GSA Important? Read More »

Resources and References

Resources and References Resources for starting or supporting a GSA: GLSEN’s GSA Study: https://www.glsen.org/gsa-study GLSEN GSA Resources: ​​https://www.glsen.org/support-student-gsas GSA Network, a national network and provider of resources for GSAs, including an Advisor Handbook and tips for getting started: https://gsanetwork.org/what-is-a-gsa/ Fink, K. (2021). Practical tips for running an effective GSA. We are Teachers. https://www.weareteachers.com/gsa-tips/ Fiorellini, N. (2018). 5 …

Resources and References Read More »

Extra Credit

Extra Credit Janie Wilkerson, LPC-MHSP In the video above, Janie Wilkerson discusses how we can think about supporting LGBTQ students without “pathologizing” them. This is a term that psychologists use to describe behaviors or viewpoints that focus only on the risks and challenges LGBTQ students face. In contrast, it’s possible for LGBTQ students to have …

Extra Credit Read More »

Conclusion

Lesson Conclusion You may be wondering if schools can prevent students from forming a GSA. A number of legal decisions have established that the federal Equal Access Act of 1984 guarantees that a public school cannot treat a GSA differently than other pre-existing clubs at the school. Schools also cannot prevent the forming of a …

Conclusion Read More »

How do We Start a GSA?

How do We Start or Support a GSA? Here are some tips for starting or supporting a GSA in your school: Find resources online or in your community. GLSEN offers a GSA jump-start guide: https://www.glsen.org/jumpstart or visit GSANetwork.org.  This blog for teachers offers additional “practical tips”: https://www.weareteachers.com/gsa-tips/  Other schools in your district may have active …

How do We Start a GSA? Read More »