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GLSEN Connecticut is an accredited chapter of GLSEN, a national organization which works to ensure sa Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

GLSEN Connecticut is an accredited chapter of the Gay, Le***an & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). GLSEN works to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. There are over 35 Chapters around the country, which work closely with the national staff of GLSEN to implement programs, and to keep national staff informed of local events. The work that cha

pters do covers a variety of subjects and issues, from public policy to teacher training to supporting students and educators around the country. Chapters like ours play an important role in bringing GLSEN's programs and visions to local communities. While some chapters have full-time or part-time staff, most are entirely volunteer-based. We're always looking for new volunteers to help us ensure safe schools for all students. Please explore our website to find out more about our work here in Connecticut and to learn about how you can get involved in local and national events. http://glsen.org/chapters/connecticut/ourchapter

11/22/2021

Join us on Nov 23rd from 6:30pm - 8:00pm for a virtual, community training on "Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Students." To register, visit https://forms.gle/g3t3rCHoPjWn8Vd89

Email [email protected] with any questions!

[Virtual, professional development workshops for educators, school staff and community members who strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ students.
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Students on Saturday June 12th, 11:00am -12:30pm ET.

According to GLSEN research, compared to other students in the LGBTQ community, transgender and nonbinary students face more hostile school climates. So, too, do gender non-conforming (GNC) students, whose gender expression does not align to traditional gender norms. In this training, statistics on national data for LGBTQ student experiences will be shared, with specific attention to the experiences of trans and gender expansive students. Participants will explore the constraints of the gender binary and provide an intersectional approach to addressing genderism. Educators will leave with a better understanding of LGBTQ and gender expansive student experiences, along with advocacy tools and school such as model policies and Know Your Rights guides, and a framework for creating supportive learning environments for trans and nonbinary students.]

11/13/2021

Join us on November 17th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm for a virtual, community training on "Ready, Set, Respect! - Creating Inclusive Spaces for Elementary School Students." To register, visit https://forms.gle/grZbqNgzxg6wSWCs7

Email [email protected] with any questions!

[Designed for elementary school educators, this training overviews the focus of LGBTQ-visibility in elementary schools: inclusive family studies and breaking gender stereotypes. Using a social justice framework, school staff develop an understanding of the importance of integrating gender diversity and a variety of family structures, including LGBTQ-headed families, into elementary school culture. GLSEN Facilitators will overview our research on elementary school students, with a focus on gender nonconforming students, and the supports and resources that GLSEN provides. Using GLSEN resources, school staff generate ideas for building or enriching a positive learning environment where all students, families, and educators feel safe, respected, and celebrated for the diversity that they bring into their school community.]

11/05/2021

Join us on November 10th from 6:30p - 8:00p for a virtual, community training on "Creating Safer Spaces." To register, visit https://forms.gle/cnzzF2gBFD2BKySp6

Email [email protected] with any questions!

[Virtual, professional development workshops for educators, school staff and community members who strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ students.
Creating Safer Spaces, Thursday Jun 3, 6:00PM - 7:30PM E.T.
This training is an excellent way to begin conversations about fostering adult-allyship for LGBTQ students in secondary schools. Educators play a critical role for LGBTQ students as adult allies and advocates. According to GLSEN’s national research on the experiences of LGBTQ youth in schools, nearly 4 in 5 LGBTQ students don’t see positive LGBTQ representation in their curriculum and nearly 9 in 10 experience verbal or physical harassment at school. In this workshop, we present national data on LGBTQ student experiences, work through classroom-based case studies, and provide resources and strategies for creating inclusive schools where all students feel welcome.]

09/17/2021

Thank you to GLSEN Connecticut for our Rainbow Library! Come in and grab one of these titles! 🌈

09/15/2021

This November, GLSEN Connecticut is hosting the Third Annual Connecticut LGBTQIA2S+ Educators Conference. The conference is a means to connect, educate and affirm q***r educators and allies to ensure that they can then create an inclusive and affirming space for their students!

According to GLSEN's National School Climate Survey, students with supportive school staff (when compared to students without supportive school staff):
• Are less likely to feel unsafe because of their sexual orientation (44.8% vs 74.2%) or gender expression (33.6% vs 51.3%)
• Are less likely to miss school because the felt uncomfortable (21.3% vs 45.9%)
• Feel a greater belonging to their school community

Let’s make a world with more supportive educators in our schools. Support GLSEN Connecticut’s Annual LGBTQIA2S+ Educator Conference by donating here!
https://act.glsen.org/a/lgbtqia2s-educator-conference

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or for additional information.

09/12/2021

Connecticut K-12 School Staff: Request a FREE set of LGBTQ+ affirming K-12 books! For locations not already on our waitlist, GLSEN will be sending LGBTQ+ affirming text sets to schools in specified counties in fall 2021. Schools in the following CT counties are currently eligible for our fall sendoff: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, Tolland, and Windham. LGBTQ+ students at schools with an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, which includes LGBTQ+ affirming books, have higher GPAs, are less likely to hear anti-LGBTQ remarks at school, and are less likely to report missing school due to feeling unsafe. Resources are limited, and will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis. Head to rainbowlibrary.org today!

08/16/2021

GLSEN Connecticut is partnering with the New Haven Free Public Library for a New Haven Teen LGBTQ+ Club. Meet up with other teens through Zoom and discuss your favorite LGBTQ+ reads. The first meet-up is AUGUST 21st, 2pm-3pm. Email [email protected] to register. Once registered, we will send you the Zoom link! Open to New Haven residents or teens attending New Haven Public Schools. Ages: 14-18.

Do you live or attend school in New Haven and need a library card? Call us at 203.946.8119

07/13/2021

Help give LGBTQ+ students a voice!

Spread the word about GLSEN's National School Climate Survey. For more info or to complete the survey online, visit: glsen.org/survey

07/02/2021

Thank you for signing SB 1202 and HB 6689 into law! The state of Connecticut will now fund the creation of a model K-8 curriculum that includes + Studies, Native American Studies, and other topics.

This is a big step toward making schools more inclusive and safe for + students. Huge thanks to State Representative , who spearheaded the inclusion of LGBTQ+ Studies in the budget bills.
Read our full statement on the passing of SB 1202 & HB 6689 here: http://glsen.org/CT_LGBTQStudies_ModelCurriculum

06/21/2021

Join us on June 27th from 10:00am - 11:30am for a virtual, community training on "Ready, Set, Respect! - Creating inclusive spaces for elementary school students." To register, visit https://forms.gle/9gSvB3adRnPc72zk9

Email [email protected] with any questions!

[Designed for elementary school educators, this training overviews the focus of LGBTQ-visibility in elementary schools: inclusive family studies and breaking gender stereotypes. Using a social justice framework, school staff develop an understanding of the importance of integrating gender diversity and a variety of family structures, including LGBTQ-headed families, into elementary school culture. GLSEN Facilitators will overview our research on elementary school students, with a focus on gender nonconforming students, and the supports and resources that GLSEN provides. Using GLSEN resources, school staff generate ideas for building or enriching a positive learning environment where all students, families, and educators feel safe, respected, and celebrated for the diversity that they bring into their school community.]

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http://glsen.org/connecticut

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