California Safe Schools Coalition

WHAT'S NEW

2006-2007 Minigrant Recipients

New Resource: Safe Schools Research Brief: LGBT Issues in the Curriculum Promotes School Safety

New Resource: Safe Schools Research Brief: LGBT Student Safety: Steps Schools Can Take

New Resource: Safe Schools Research Brief: Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation and its Consequences

New Resource: Safe Schools Research Brief: District Policies and Trainings

LISTEN ONLINE to our first Safe Schools Virtual Workshop

New Resource - Safe Schools Research Brief: LGBT Issues in the Curriculum Promotes School Safety
Does including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues in the curriculum promote
safer school climates? Curriculum that includes attention to LGBT people and history has been
controversial. Yet, some argue that such curriculum will promote feelings of safety at school among LGBT youth - some even argue that inclusive curriculum will make all students feel safer. Click here to download this research brief

New Resource - Safe Schools Research Brief: LGBT Student Safety: Steps Schools Can Take
This research brief shows the 5 steps schools can take to improve safety. Click here to download this research brief

New Resource - Safe Schools Research Brief: Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation and its Consequences
This research brief shows that every year over 200,000 students in California are harassed because they are gay or lesbian or someone thought they were. This harassment is linked to: weaker connections to school, higher levels of risk, and unsafe school climates.Click here to download this research brief

New Resource - Safe Schools Research Brief: District Policies and Trainings
What is the state of school safety policy in California school districts? We conducted a survey of one-third of California's school districts and with that data created our first in a series of research briefs. Click here to download our first Safe Schools Research Brief: District Policies and Trainings.

All Families Welcome Brochure
Together with Children of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere (COLAGE), the California Safe Schools Coalition has developed a new resource for LGBT parents and students with LGBT parents and guardians. We hope that the All Families Welcome brochure will be of assistance to you as we work together to educate teachers and administrators about LGBT families.

Safe Schools Resource Guide is Now Online!
The Coalition's new Safe Schools Resource Guide pulls together over 400 pages of key Safe Schools resources, legal information, curricula, and organizing strategies into a user-friendly web format. No more re-inventing the wheel - you'll be able to find it all in one place.

LISTEN ONLINE to our first Safe Schools Virtual Workshop

Our first ever statewide Safe Schools Virtual Workshop was a big success! The April 11 workshop, titled TRANSFORMING YOUR SCHOOL: Ensuring the Safety of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students included presentations from Chris Daley of the Transgender Law Center, Jody Marksamer of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Carolyn Laub of GSA Network.

We had over 20 participants and a great discussion about strategies for improving safety for transgender and gender noon-conforming students. If you weren't one of those lucky 20, never fear!
You can click here to LISTEN ONLINE to the audio of the Virtual Workshop.

Stay tuned for info on our next Virtual Workshop!

California Safe Schools Coalition * Hamm's Building * 1550 Bryant Street * Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94103 * ph: (415) 626-1680 * fax: (415) 626-1683