Beyond 'That's So Gay'

Schools that are interested and/or ready to start everyday conversations with students, teachers and parents are encouraged to get in contact with Daniel about what their school can do, including:

• A comprehensive school audit of policies, procedures and curriculum;
• Tailored programs for students and professional development for teachers;
• A practical, timed action plan for everyday schools.

FOR STUDENTS

• Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ workshops: starting everyday conversations with classes and year levels;
• Formally evaluated program to change attitudes and behaviours (see Pride & Prejudice);
• Advice on incorporating sexual diversity across the school curriculum.

FOR TEACHERS (AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS)

• High quality professional development that goes beyond research and policy to practical strategies and action plans;
• Train the trainer in the formally evaluated Pride & Prejudice challenging homophobia program;
• Specific training for health and well-being teams and allied health professionals.

ADVANCED TRAINING

• How to identify, engage and challenge homophobic types;
• How to homophobia-proof your school;
• Working with specific groups of young people.

FROM THE FINDINGS SECTION
SUMMARY SERIES, PART TWO: SCHOOLS (May 2011)

Find out what the birds-eye view of regional, rural and remote Australia is from the perspective of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as well as those who support them.

Schools Introduction: Schools Summary: Introduction

For The Head: Schools Summary: For The Head
(Everyday Schools: Homophobic Hostility; That’s So Gay!; Out In Australian Schools)

For The Heart: Schools Summary: For The Heart
(Markus’, with Shane, story; Edward and David’s story; Joan and Mel’s story)

For The Hand: Schools Summary: For The Hand
(Dealing With That’s So Gay, Now; Is Your School “Ready”?; Starting School Conversations)

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