WHAT IS THE GLSEN LUNCHBOX?
The GLSEN Lunchbox is a comprehensive training program aimed at providing educators and community members with the background knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to make schools safer and more affirming places for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. The GLSEN Lunchbox is designed to be a “do-it-yourself” kit and contains all the instructions and materials necessary for even inexperienced facilitators to conduct complete trainings that address LGBT issues. Because the needs of educators vary greatly from one community to another, The GLSEN Lunchbox encompasses a broad range of strategies and provides a flexible structure. The training module is presented in menu format, and includes 45 exercises categorized under seven broad areas or “Frames.” Each Frame represents a different goal or facet of a complete training experience. In designing sessions that are best suited to their particular audiences, facilitators have the option of selecting exercises that relate mo
