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The correct pronunciation of GLSEN.
What is Glisten?
These are the community agreements for SHINE? Name three.
WHAT ARE:
Make Space, Take Space
01
No Assumptions except for Positive Intent
02
Confidentiality: No sharing of personal info
03
Respect Always
04
Be Present: No Distractions + Punctuality
05
Be Accountable: Do Your Part / Ask for Help
06
Communicate Regularly
07
Use Shared Language
08
Always Ask for Consent
09
Actively Dismantle ISM's: Check Your Privilege
Develop Supportive Educators, Comprehensive Policies, Inclusive Curriculum, and Support Student GSAS
What are the four pillars of GLSEN?
Astudent-powered campaign dedicated to building collective support for LGBTQ+ students and educators. It takes place November 7th-11th.
What is Solidarity Week?
GSA stands for these words.
Gender Sexuality Alliance.
GLSEN Arizona was founded in this year. What is 2002?
What is 2002?
What are the potential ways you can earn your 6 points to fulfill your SHINE Team "School Community" Responsibilities? Name Four.
Regularly attend/participate in your GSA meetings for one semester
Help facilitate 1 GSA activity of your choosing
Attend at least 1 school board meeting
Coordinate application submissions for Rainbow Library in your school and/or neighboring schools or local libraries
Coordinate a Solidarity Week Campaign with other clubs in your school
Collaborate with neighboring school GSAs to host a joint event
A guide that provides concrete strategies that will help you support LGBTQ students, educate about anti-LGBTQ bias and advocate for changes in your school. It’s geared towards educators and administrators.
What is the GLSEN Safe Space Kit?
GLSEN's annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. In the United States, students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBTQ students. It takes place on April 14th.
What is Day of Silence?
A free, year long empowerment program for high school students which prepares LGBTQ+ youth to lead their GSAs and/or Advocacy Campaigns.
What is SHINE?
GLSEN was founded in this year.
What is 1990?
Previous SHINE projects? Name two.
What were GSA visits; Pride prom/ Breaking silence dance; Ghostbusters Queer Re-imagining; GSA meet up movie night; Winter Wellness Check in; Shadow a Legislator; Sparkle; Rainbows; GSA Resource zines; Virtual Presentation; State Legislator Press Convention; Back2School Summit; Phoenix Pride Parada
A program that started in 2011 to give resources for educators and students to ensure that physical education classes and athletics are inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals.
What is GLSEN's Changing The Game program?
August 24
What is Marsha P. Johnson day?
These are organizations on the "Community Resources for Students and Families" document on the GLSEN Arizona "GSA Resources" page? Name five.
SAAF, SAGA, Puente, Out and About, Drag Story Hour, Big Brothers Big Sisters, AZTYPO, oneten, Reframe, ACLU... etc.
These are three members of GLSEN Arizona's board?
Who are: Shawnte Rothschild, Andi Young, and Remi Sinclair.
The Shine team was founded this year.
When was 2016?
A program that sends LGBTQ+ affirming K-12 text sets to schools across select states for free. Any staff member at a k-12 school can apply.
What is the Rainbow Library?
October
What is LGBTQ+ history month?
Ways to support GLSEN Arizona. Name three.
What are:
Help plan & execute major:
tabling event
Community Workshop
A Rainbow Reading
Sparkle, Glitter, GLSEN
Create a resource or Handout Relevant to Students or GSAs
Instagram post, Community Organizing Zine, Bookmark w/QR code to resources, terminology handbook
Amplifying LGBT Voices
Share personal story at event, on blog, social
In this year, GLSEN Phoenix became GLSEN Arizona.
When is 2022?
The GLSEN Arizona shine team was founded this year.
When is 2017?
a digital repository of recorded and transcribed narratives from individuals connected to the chapter’s work, whether as educators, student organizers, or volunteers. The chapter uses local stories to document our history, inspire potential volunteers and donors, expand our visibility, validate our programs, and celebrate the strength of our community members.
What is the GLSEN Arizona StoryBank?
a celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. The event is located in Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix. It is a free event open to the public. There are over 150 exhibitors and sponsors throughout the event and have 2 stages filled with entertainment throughout the weekend. In 2023 it is April 1st and 2nd.
What is Rainbows Festival?
Ways to support your school community. Name three.
Comprehensive Policies
Attend school board meeting
Use GLSEN’s model school policies
Meet w/Decision Maker
Attend Voter Registration Drive Training/ Complete A drive