Queering the Classroom This is a near-paperless session: navigate to nickhartfield.com/resources

About me Nick Hartfield (Bay Area ‘11) Director of Institute Technology K-5 Science teacher & district science lead Lilette and Jasmin, 4 th Grade

About me San Francisco LGBTQ Speakers Bureau Trans/genderqueer identity He/him/his or no pronouns From PDX Lilette and Jasmin, 4 th Grade

Why (personal) Queer support in the classroom can bolster empathy as well as provide a sense of support for those students struggling to figure out their identity. You will have queer students. Students start to figure out their queerness very young Not every queer student makes it to college due to harassment in schools and a lack of support.

In the next 45 minutes: Re-examine a familiar framework for thinking about student safety and achievement Build capacity in high leverage areas for queer student safety and support Begin to think about elements to incorporate in classroom and school community

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

College-bound

Physiological Needs

Increase Safety and Security Management plans School-wide policies Intervene 100% of the time

Safety and Security: Intervene GLSEN 2011 National School Climate Survey

Safety and Security: Intervene There are academic and emotional repercussions to allowing statements to go unaddressed. GLSEN 2011 National School Climate Survey

Safety and Security: School Wide policies DASA: Dignity for All Students Act – Mandates providing protection for all sexual orientations and gender identities at school – Also mandates instruction into sensitivity toward these populations

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs College-bound

Love and Belonging Building classroom community Connections to the larger world Sense of possibility for living a queer life This is where you get to have fun with units, curriculum, guest speakers, and the like.

Building Community Resources: – FAIR Education Act ( Lesson plans for all grades – Welcoming Schools ( Elementary school culture curriculum and PD resources – GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) ( Diversity and anti-bullying lesson plans, GSA resources

Building Community What other supportive structures have you seen in schools? What have teachers done that have shown their support for LGBTQ students? GLSEN 2011 National School Climate Survey

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs College-bound

Self-esteem Je ne sais quoi. Individual relationships with your students will reveal more.

A note to queer educators It will be OK Focus on teaching the kids well Build alliances

A note to straight educators Allyship with queer educators often means being the face of advocacy at your school. Seek out and support the needs of queer educators at your school.

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