An international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, that is working to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
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DONATE TO SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION:
Click here to make a donation online.
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Or mail this form with your check made to "Safe Schools Coalition" to: Safe Schools Coalition
c/o Rosehedge
1401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98122. THANK YOU!
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Got a problem at school with anti-gay harassment?
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In Washington State:
1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) 24 hours a day - the phone line is answered at the Sexual Assault Hotline and they will have a Safe Schools Coalition Intervention Specialist volunteer get back to you within 24 hours.
Or contact us by email (click here:Intervention) and we will respond within 24 hours.
For non-emergencies:
206-451-SAFE (7233).
or contact form:
General Questions
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1.) An Introduction to Welcoming Schools, a Training with CE credit - August 26 - Portland, OR
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You are invited to An Introduction to
Welcoming Schools
Monday, August 26th, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Portland State University Graduate School of Education
615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR 97207
Welcoming Schools is a comprehensive approach to embracing family diversity, avoiding gender role stereotyping and ending bullying. This one-day training is designed to meet the needs of pre-school and elementary-level educators, school staff and child serving agencies.
Training participants will be provided with:- An understanding of Oregon's state requirements for anti-harassment, intimidation and bullying policies and procedures.
- An increased understanding of the relationship between academic achievement and a safe learning environment.
- Best practices for addressing bullying and building a positive school climate.
- An overview of teacher training resources to bring back to your building.
- An overview of classroom resources including vetted children's literature and curriculum related to family diversity and inclusion.
- Opportunities to build skills in talking about gender identity and sexual orientation in age--appropriate ways.
Continuing Education Credits will be provided. It is strongly suggested that schools bring teams to this session, if at all possible. Training room and parking information will be provided after registration.
Questions? E-mail Tracy Flynn at tracy@tracyflynnconsulting.com
Sponsored by: the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition and Portland State University
Download and share the event flyer here.
(pdf file)
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2.) Next Coalition meeting is Tues. June 18 from 2-4pm
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IMPORTANT: We have moved to summer hours. The next Safe Schools Coalition meeting is Tuesday, June 18th from 2-4pm PACIFIC TIME.
Contact Matthew if you have agenda items to suggest or if you need instructions about attending (in person) or calling in (by conference call).
All are welcome! You do NOT need to be a Coalition member to attend.
More information? See: Who comes to our meetings? Why? When? Where? How can I join a meeting by conference call?
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Leadership Team:
Co-Chairs:
- Lead Chair -- Matthew Wilson (Oasis Youth Center): send a message or call 253-671-2838
- Back-up Lead Chair -- Seth Kirby (Oasis Youth Center): send a message or call 253-671-2838
Co-Secretaries:
Email List Managers:
- Ernestine Heldring - Resources messages
- Nic Donia - Events messages
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- Interested in being a SSC Mailing List volunteer? Great! Contact Gabi!
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