Panel #1 Jan. 22, 2018 by Janet Anne McLain https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr Questions for our panel participants en-us 2018-01-20 17:13:33 UTC 2025-11-08 00:47:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Has there been an increase in the amount of reported incidences due to the current political climate? Or, has the political climate inadvertently influenced reporting as fear for retaliation of such reports has increased? crakesk https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154270 2018-01-21 21:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154270 What activities within classrooms have you seen that encourage authentic representation and celebration of new families/new cultural representation in Central Oregon? crakesk https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154528 2018-01-21 21:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154528 With the greater understanding of relational bullying that goes on often with girls, do you think the school identified social/emotional interventions address this successfully? What interventions could a teacher use with K or 1st to build greater awareness within the classroom? crakesk https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154708

]]> 2018-01-21 21:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223154708 webbri https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223191242 What strategies are there for trying to identify the root causes of a student's aggressive behaviors towards others?]]> 2018-01-22 03:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223191242 What long term behavioral support should be given to the student that is consistently acting as a bully? mmblackmarr https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223537064 2018-01-22 20:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223537064 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581430 How many students or families in Central Oregon are estimated to be refugees? ]]> 2018-01-22 22:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581430 What percentage of the population identifies as gay & lesbian? What percent identify as transgender? What are the different identities of transgender? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581448 2018-01-22 22:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581448 Has there been quantitative tracking of bullying in the Bend-LaPine district? in individual schools https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581804 2018-01-22 22:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223581804 Have raids become more common in Central Oregon? What is the most common refugee group in Bend https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223582021 2018-01-22 22:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223582021 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223582885 We've been taught in our classes to basically refrain from having political opinions in public, yet we just read an article for this panel about immigrant rights and deportation laws that tells us to openly advocate for our undocumented students and challenge ICE raids. These are opposing messages to me--what's the best/safest option to protect ourselves and our students? What's appropriate vs crosses the line to risk our jobs? 

]]> 2018-01-22 22:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223582885 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223583130 In the classroom, do you see different attitudes towards gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual, and queer individuals? How do these attitudes differ?]]> 2018-01-22 22:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223583130 How many immigrant families have access to a lawyer? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586404 2018-01-22 22:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586404 If families are out shopping as a family, can they be approached by an ICE representative and taken into custody? crakesk https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586560 2018-01-22 22:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586560 Legally are schools allowed to distribute information to immigrant and migrant populations on where their children will be protected from ICE? As well as FAQ info on the policy changes and what they can expect, or are they left to find that information from other community resources? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586892 2018-01-22 22:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586892 ehlerts https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586915 How can we encourage families to feel welcome and safe even with the Raptor check-in/ check-out system? Our principal says that it is to help keep the school safe, but I can see how intimidating that would be for non-English speaking families and/or families without documentation. ]]> 2018-01-22 22:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223586915 If the new "raptor" system exposes the migrant families, what was the purpose of putting in place? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587021 2018-01-22 22:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587021 How does LGBTQ express itself in elementary school? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587251 2018-01-22 22:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587251 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587773 How should teachers approach the discussion about LGBT identity without causing issues with certain parents/families that don't think the matter should be discussed in schools?]]> 2018-01-22 22:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587773 Do you have suggestions for normalizing discussions of different lifestyle choices? I want to be able to do this, but gracefully, as noting sexual preference of authors/ scientists/public figures etc. isn't something I've done in a context more public than with close friends. https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587901 2018-01-22 22:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223587901 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588012 How do you bring up an author being gay and make it sound organic? I wouldn't just bring up sexuality of any person in an organic conversation
. ]]> 2018-01-22 22:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588012 ehlerts https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588112 If we as teachers notice a student that seems to be struggling and/ or experimenting with gender or sexual identity what are some ways to support that student? Do we wait until they come to us? Are there ways we could help a student through a situation such as this? ]]> 2018-01-22 22:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588112 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588576 Do students really know the meaning of the safe zone plaques? Do they know that the teachers have been trained and are a great resource, or do they just see the sign and hopefully recognize that the teacher is supportive of them?
 ]]> 2018-01-22 22:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588576 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588769 How would you define the difference between immigrant and refugee children?]]> 2018-01-22 22:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223588769 when working with younger student : how should you address what LGBTQ is when/ if it is a student in the age group of k-5 is asking a you about it? how can you prepare parents so that you don't have back lash? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223589892 2018-01-22 22:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223589892 How protected are Oregon teachers in displaying varying family structures in classroom decorations or sharing literature that depicts same sex couples etc.? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590242 2018-01-22 22:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590242 webbri https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590311 2018-01-22 22:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590311 Any recommendations for elementary age literature with LGBT characters and storylines? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590548 2018-01-22 22:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590548 What does it mean if a student identifies as they/them? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590569 2018-01-22 22:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590569 how could you address a student who has been pointed out as being a bully when you know that in the students home life they are being bullied by and older sibling ,peer, family member, etc.? https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590640 2018-01-22 22:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590640 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590952 What are our resources as educators when approached by a student who would like more information on sexual orientation or safe sex practices? Are there “school approved” resources that we should be aware of?]]> 2018-01-22 23:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223590952 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223592042 Are families required to disclose their immigration status to the schools when enrolling their children? 

]]> 2018-01-22 23:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223592042 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223594321 What jurisdiction do schools have if the bullying is occuring between students outside of school property, days, and hours? For example, facebook messages on the weekends, or at home, or in public?

]]> 2018-01-22 23:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223594321 https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223594934 Would you happen to have some sort of personal list of LGBT authors, poets, activist etc of note? Or like a recommended book list?]]> 2018-01-22 23:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mclainj1/gtg19ojcswrr/wish/223594934