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LGBTQA Task Force

Introduction

Centennial Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) students have partnered with the district-wide LGBTQA Task Force.

According to the survey “Growing Up In LGBT America” conducted by the Human Rights Campaign…

How can we work together to ensure that our school is a safe and supportive environment for all?

Positive examples from Centennial: What we, as students, have noticed…

Positive examples from Centennial:

• Teachers set clear expectations at the very beginning of the year

(about bullying, intolerance, anti-LGBTQ language)

• Teachers include LBGTQ topics in class
• Gender panel at Centennial
• T.A.G. group discussion about LGBTQ relationships

5 Tips

for creating a

SAFE & SUPPORTIVE

Learning Environment

#1: Stand up against anti- LGBTQ language

Sometimes, we are looking to you to help us take a stand

#2: Show your support through your actions

• ­‑Be available to talk
• Keep an open mind
• Set a positive example by practicing acceptance of all

students

#3: Display your ALLY sign in the classroom and explain what it means

#4: Show support for transgender students

• Preferred pronouns/ acceptance of gender identity
• A student’s name may be different than what is listed on

the attendance sheet

• Use gender neutral names in story problems, role plays,

and examples in class

#5: Include LGBTQA Inclusive Topics in curriculum

Need more information?

GLSEN LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum guide:

http://glsen.org/educate/resources/creating-lgbt-inclusive-lessons

Human Rights Campaign:

http://www.hrc.org/

Unit 4’s Social Justice Initiative:

http://www.champaignschools.org/pages/social-justice-seminar/social-justice

Gay-Straight Alliance at Centennial:

http://www.champaignschools.org/schools/programs/view.php?id=31&program=131

Thank You

A HUGE to Centennial teachers, staff, and administrators who support LGBTQA students every day!