Developing Knowledge: LGBTQ Students by https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma For Parents, Teachers, and Other School Faculty en-us 2018-06-05 23:34:16 UTC 2023-03-03 10:20:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266115395 Sexual minorities or the LGBTQ community is a growing group of students, and many are considered at-risk, therefore they need to be supported, protected and feel as if they are in a safe school environment. ]]> 2018-06-07 13:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266115395 Stressors for LGBTQ Students autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266116327
  • Negative school climate
  • Being judged by faculty or students
  • Bullying
  • Physical and verbal harassment or name calling
  • And many other negative aspects effect LGBTQ students and cause them to feel unsafe, unaccepted, and unprotected in schools.
    • ]]>     2018-06-07 13:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266116327     WHAT LGBT STUDENTS WANT YOU TO KNOW autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266117370 2018-06-07 13:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266117370 School Climate autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266117653 ALL children regardless of sexual orientation deserve to feel welcomed and protected in their classrooms. They deserve respect and acceptance. It is the job and responsibility of teachers, social workers, and other school faculty to advocate and support students. ]]> 2018-06-07 14:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266117653 School and District Policies autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266120737 When LGBTQ students are not directed named or included as a protected class in district public school policies, specifically nondiscrimination statements, students feel their safety is not a priority. ]]> 2018-06-07 14:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266120737 District Policies cont. autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266121687 When school district take the initiative to include sexual minorities in nondiscrimination statements, those students feel more comfortable and accepted in their school climate. ]]> 2018-06-07 14:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266121687 Evidence Informed Practice Tier 2 Example: Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375289
  • Builds an inclusive environment for students, where they can come together to end prejudice and stigma against LGBTQ students. 
  • Gives students who may only be friends with other sexual minority students the opportunity to make new friends and build new connections, creating a better school climate. 
  • Have been proven to reduce harm caused and better health outcomes among LGBTQ students. 

    • ]]>     2018-06-08 22:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375289     Evidence Informed Practice Tier 1 Example: Safe Schools/Healthy Students autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375343
  • Comprehensive model and collaborative efforts of faculty and students works to create a safer environment while educating on suicide, violence, mental health and substance abuse issues.  
  • Not specific to LGBTQ but has proven to reduce school violence, increase use of mental health services, decrease substance abuse, and create more healthy school environment 
    • ]]>     2018-06-08 22:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375343     Roles of the School Social Worker autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375361
  • Work one on one, with parents, and other team members to advocate for the LGBTQ student. 
  • Use MTSS and the 3 tiers to fully support and advocate for LGBTQ students 
  • Implement interventions and monitor progress. 
  • Measure data and progress with stakeholders, make needed changes. 
  • Strive for equality, social justice, and safety for students.
    • ]]>     2018-06-08 22:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375361     Ways of Evaluating Progress autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375562 Monitoring and looking for improvement of
    • School climate 
    • Grades
    • Absences in LGBTQ students
    • Office infractions in instances involving LGBTQ students
    • Have LGBTQ students do questionnaires regarding their school experience before interventions take place and again after a period of time to track progress.

    ]]>     2018-06-08 22:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375562     autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375630 2018-06-08 22:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375630 Effects on LGBTQ Students autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375940
  • Low grades
  • Self esteem issues
  • Many absences
  • High drop out rates
  • Overall well-being and mental health issues
  • Substance use issues
  • Risk of suicide
    • ]]>     2018-06-08 22:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266375940     autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266377786 2018-06-08 23:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266377786 5 Question Survey autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266378132 1. Why are LGBTQ students considered at-risk? 
    2. What are some other examples of stressors for LGBTQ students? 
    3. Why is school climate so important?
    4. What are some ways we can better train our educators and school faculty to support LGBTQ students?
    5. What are some other ways we can support LGBTQ students? ]]>     2018-06-08 23:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266378132     autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266378777 2018-06-08 23:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266378777 Evidence Informed Practice Tier 3 Example: Depression Treatment Quality and Improvement autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266506069
  • Treatment program focuses improving the outcome of troubled or depressed youth.
  • Focuses on school improvement, learning how to express and control emotions, and dealing with mental health issues like depression. 
  • Has been proven to improve academic outcomes and reduce symptoms of mental health issues like depression.
    • ]]>     2018-06-10 22:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266506069     POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266507880 2018-06-10 22:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266507880 autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266507967 2018-06-10 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266507967 autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266508029 2018-06-10 22:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266508029 References autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266509494 Meyer, I. H., & Bayer, R. (2013). School-based gay-affirmative interventions: First Amendment and ethical concerns. American Journal of Public Health, 103(10), 1764–1771. http://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.30138

    Raffaelli, L. (n.d.). Supporting LGBT Students in your school. Edutopia. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/supporting-lgbt-students-your-school

    Creating an LGBT-inclusive school climate. (n.d.). Teaching Tolerance. Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/publications/creating-an-lgbtinclusive-school-climate

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2015). Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS).  SAMHSA. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/safe-schools-healthy-students

    ]]>     2018-06-10 23:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266509494     GLSEN School Climate 2015 Study autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266510471 In 2015, a study done in North Carolina regarding "school climate" found 
    • The majority of LGBTQ students regularly heard anti-LGBTQ remarks.
    • Most LGBTQ students had been victimized in school.
    ]]>     2018-06-10 23:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266510471     autumnuncp https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266510520 2018-06-10 23:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/autumnuncp/j64pfrpd4uma/wish/266510520