Day of Silence: Resources for Educators, Students and Families

Apr 04, 2008

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For Educators

Lesson Plan: Lawrence King and the Day of Silence

Silence can transform both language and action in order to stop oppressive behaviors. This lesson explores two ways silence functions: 1) as oppressive and 2) as enabling.

Support the Silence

6 easy steps you can take to affirm GLSEN’s Day of Silence (DOS). This is an informational document, giving tips and suggestions for speaking to students, colleagues and administration about the DOS.

Ten Things Educators Can Do To Create Safer Schools

Ten action steps an educator can take to ensure a safer school for all students.

Zero Indifference Handout

A Zero-Indifference response to name-calling means that members of the school community take collective action to not tolerate name-calling and bullying. Although there is no one right way to intervene, consistent intervention is key to establishing a school environment where all students feel safe and respected.

For Parents and Families

For Parents and Families

Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. This form allows adults to learn about possible signs of bullying. Appendix 2: For Parents and Families is part of the No Name-Calling Week Resource Kit, a guide that focuses on anti-bullying and anti-harassment practices for classrooms and communities. Find more information on the No Name-Calling Week website.

Lesson Plans

Transgender Brainstorm

The purpose of this lesson is to the damaging effects of transphobia and further the discussion on what can be done to set a safer environment for trans and all students. To break down some myths usually associated with trans people and to educate those who little or no knowledge about trans people.

Voices Activity

This lesson gives an opportunity for students to hear statements about how LGBTQ young people feel as the targets of bullying. As statements are read aloud, students better understand the cumulative impact of being a target of bullying.