Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
(1) Scenarios USA Professional Development Workshop: Teaching students to write creatively about critical youth issues, with the opportunity to be involved in a true Hollywood filmmaking experience (Sept 20; Brooklyn, NY)
(2) Studio Liquidation Happy Hour Sale to benefit Youth In Focus and the GSBA Scholarship Fund (Sept 8; Seattle, WA)
(3) KNOW US PROJECT (KUP) Training sponsored by PFLAG Detroit (Sept 24; Troy, MI)
(4) 2011 Australasian Sexual Health Conference (Sept 28-30; Canberra, Australia)
(5) Annual conference of the American School Health Association (Oct 12-15; Louisville, KY)
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(1) Scenarios USA Professional Development Workshop: Teaching students to write creatively about critical youth issues, with the opportunity to be involved in a true Hollywood filmmaking experience (Sept 20; Brooklyn, NY)
Who All teachers and youth-serving professionals, especially teachers in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Health Education and Theater/ Moving Image Arts, who teach students grades 6-12, in the five boroughs of New York City.
What This free 3-hour workshop will introduce teachers to the Scenarios USA “What’s the REAL DEAL about Gender, Power and Relationships?” Curriculum and the 2011-12 story, play and scriptwriting contest. Participants will explore how the curriculum
can help students meet the Core Curriculum Standards for English Language Arts, and the New York learning standards for Social Studies, Health Education and Arts. Workshop participants will receive a free contest kit, including a curriculum, 20 writer’s journals
and 3 Scenarios USA short films. Contest winners will receive $500; turn their story into a film with a Hollywood director; and will be trained in public speaking and advocacy.
Why Teachers, administrators, community members, parents and students have told us the same thing: untangling the meanings of gender is important and engaging to all young people. The Scenarios USA approach of putting gender at the heart of Language
Arts, Social Studies, Theater/Moving Image and Health Education promotes higher level thinking skills, helps students build confidence in their own voice, changes attitudes which are linked to sexual health risk and violence, and improves students’ overall
educational experience.
When Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Where Scenarios USA, 80 Hanson Pl, Conference Room (4th Floor) Brooklyn, NY 11217
RSVP via email to Ernestine Heldring, Director of Education and Outreach, at ernestine@scenariosusa.org.
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(2) Studio Liquidation Happy Hour Sale to benefit Youth In Focus and the GSBA Scholarship Fund (Sept 8; Seattle, WA)
5-9 pm
6921 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
206-409-2817
Every dollar spent will be donated
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From the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA):
Artist and Business Executive Vicki Marie Stolsen is closing her West Seattle Studio established in 1994: EVERYTHING MUST GO! Lots of Cool-Stuff will be priced to move – and EVERY DOLLAR SPENT will be donated to two
amazing programs – the GSBA Scholarship Fund and Youth in Focus – that help young people in our community discover their visions and pursue their dreams. Now that’s Cool-Stuff!!
In addition to FRAMED FINE ART – there will be loose prints by various artists; cool objects and unique collectables; SLR and medium format film cameras; lenses; darkroom stuff; lighting stuff; art supplies; frames;
albums; shelving; photo copier; file cabinets; office supplies; electronics; tools; vintage table lamps; antique dressers; and an entire LIBRARY of inspired, dream-defining titles - including artist monographs, queer studies, travel guides, gardening titles
and cookbooks! There is literally something for everyone at this sale – including the good vibe of collective generosity in contributing to these two outstanding organizations!
So bring your cash, your checkbook, and your support for GSBA’s Scholarship Fund, and your appetite for a good deal!
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(3) KNOW US PROJECT (KUP) Training sponsored by PFLAG Detroit (Sept 24; Troy, MI)
KUP conversations tell personal stories about what it has been like to experience discrimination, bias, prejudice, or even hate crimes.
The goal of the KNOW US PROJECT (KUP) is to improve the understanding by ordinary Americans of the stigma and discrimination faced by people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and their allies. As individuals become sensitized to the
mental health consequences of discrimination and stigma, research tells us that they are more likely to actively support public policy regarding equality for LGBT people.
SKILLS PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN IN A KUP TRAINING:
KUP training's are facilitated by experienced and skilled mental health professionals or by those with considerable experience and education in LGBT issues and the emotional consequences of stigma and discrimination.
KUP Learning Objectives:
· How to evaluate the risks and rewards of having KUP conversations.
· How to identify people to speak with -- those who are part of the "moveable middle."
· How to reduce the listener's anxiety in a personal conversation about LGBT issues.
· Practice the words and body language that will make a KUP conversation more effective.
· Recognize possible negative feelings and emotions that may be experienced during or after KUP conversations and learn to address them through self-care, stress management and professional help if indicated.
Where: Lutheran Church of the Master, 3333 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, MI 48083
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011; Time: 2pm – 5pm
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(4) 2011 Australasian Sexual Health Conference (Sept 28-30; Canberra, Australia)
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(5) Annual conference of the American School Health Association (Oct 12-15; Louisville, KY)
Look for a preconference session on Gender Norms
Look for concurrent workshops on:
- Exploring Bias, Bullying and Harassment Through the Lens of Differences: Strategies for Educators and Students
- Degrading and Sexualized Music Lyrics
- Cyberbullying: Keeping Kids Safe Around the Clock
- Using Student Response Systems Technology to Correct Teens Misperceptions about the Prevalence of Risky Sexual Activities Among their Peers
- Beyond Pink or Blue: Transgender 101 for Schools
- Innovative Teacher Training: The Sexuality Education Academy
- LGBT Bullying in the Schools: Will it Really Get Better?
- Mental and Emotional Karate for students being harassed, bullied or abused
and a poster presentation about Sexuality Education Academy: Impact on Teachers Behavior Regarding Sexuality Education in Public Schools
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