LGBTQ+ Resources for Educators by Nancy Franks https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt A place to share the best ways to support our LGBTQ+ students at SMHS. en-us 2021-10-18 15:54:53 UTC 2025-11-05 13:32:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3f3-1f308.png nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824591236 2021-10-18 16:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824591236 nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824593312 2021-10-18 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824593312 nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824594786 2021-10-18 16:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1824594786 NAGLY - North Shore Alliance for Gay & Lesbian Youth https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1825037695 Want to find a local resource for your students, their families or you as an educator? Look no further!]]> 2021-10-18 18:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1825037695 How to best support Transgender and gender non-conforming students in your classroom https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1865291551 Check out this quick tip sheet on how to make your environment the most welcoming for all of your students!]]> 2021-11-03 16:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1865291551 Are any of your LGBTQ students in crisis? https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1865296039 The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.  Share this resource and then tell one of the counselors!]]> 2021-11-03 16:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/1865296039 Rights of LGBTQ students in public schools https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2027450108  LGBT students are often the victims of discrimination and harassment that can lead to feelings of fear, anger, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. For public school students in Massachusetts, there are both state and federal laws, as well as policies established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, designed to protect LGBT students and to allow them to participate in both curricular and extra-curricular activities free from discrimination and harassment. Here is a quick guide.]]> 2022-02-03 13:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2027450108 Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048637391 Massachusetts Safe Schools Initiative

]]> 2022-02-15 14:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048637391 nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048650593 2022-02-15 14:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048650593 Gender Neutral Ways to Address Your Class https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048650935 2022-02-15 14:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048650935 nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048654339 2022-02-15 14:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2048654339 A note from DESE re: the Safe Schools Program https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2069371839 The Department recently posted Commissioner Riley’s 2021-22 letter to district and school leaders about the Safe School Program for LGBTQ Students. The letter includes information on laws and policies, trainings and technical assistance, the Massachusetts Gender and Sexuality Alliance Leadership Council, pronouns, family engagement, and the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth.]]> 2022-02-28 12:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2069371839 nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2073712962 2022-03-02 14:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2073712962 It is easy to support your trans students when you understand that gender is a man-made concept. What it means to be female, male, non-binary and so forth means different things to different people. Sex assigned at birth is biology, but can be re-assigned. Genitalia is not gender. It is anatomy. Sexuality is not gender. Gender is how you feel, and how you comfortably present your true self to the world. It is easy to be supportive, respect preferred pronouns and keep comments and prying questions to yourself. The internet has the answers to any questions you may have. Be kind, be respectful, or be quiet. -Nancy Franks nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2144179585 2022-04-14 17:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2144179585 Why Pronouns? nfranks5 https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2325994270 2022-10-04 15:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nfranks5/94clac2l145c5qjt/wish/2325994270