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Educator Resources

*Resources for teachers, school administrators, school staff, counselors, childcare providers, tutors, and other educational professionals

Guides

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
LEGAL/POLICY OSPI (WA Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction) Equity and Civil Rights Resources, law, and policy
Gender-Inclusive Schools Guides, policy, information, & resources
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Protections, data, resources, & organizations
CULTURAL COMPETENCY USC Rossier School of Education Students and Gender Identity A toolkit for schools - guides and glossary
National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) LGBTQ/SGL Cultural Competency Training: Definitions & Terminology Assists university personnel and student leaders in learning about the LGBTQ/SGL community.
EQUITY & INCLUSION NEA (National Education Association) Supporting LGBTQ Youth Article with links to more resources, trainings, and suggestions for actions to take.
Promoting Gender Equity
GSA Network (Gay-Straight Alliances) 10 Steps for Starting a GSA GSA clubs are student-run organizations uniting LGBTQ+ and allied youth to learn and organize around issues impacting them.
HRC: Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth Schools In Transition A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
Gender Diversity Best Practices for Youth Sports Inclusivity Toolkit (PDF)
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educator Network) Changing the Game: The GLSEN Sports Project Resources and toolkits for gender-inclusive youth sports
Keshet Community Inclusion Guides Inclusion guides for synagogues, day schools, camps, Hillels, and Jewish youth groups.
ANTI-BULLYING StopBullying.gov Prevention at School Guides for prevention programs and policies
Training Center Training modules, how to organize community events, bilingual guides in English & Spanish, & more
External Anti-Bullying Resources Compiled list of websites, guides, and reading
WelcomingSchools.org N/A HRC Foundation's LGBTQ+-inclusion and bias-based bullying-prevention program
American Psychological Association (APA) Bullying, Harassment and Electronic Aggression Prevention Article with resources, more articles, videos, and guides
HEALTH American Psychological Association (APA) Youth at Disproportionate Risk Article with academic and scientific references, resources, links
TEACHING GENDER & LGBTQ+ GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educator Network) Educator Resources Lesson plans, professional development, calendar, inclusive curriculum, resources
GLSEN: LGBTQ+ History: Educator and Student Resources LGBTQ+ History Cards, oral history recordings archive, LGBTQ+ History Coloring Book, links resources and activities
Promundo Educational Materials Engaging men and boys in partnership with women and girls through campaigns, advocacy, research, and programs.

References & Reading Recommendations

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Women Writers Project Teaching and Learning We offer tools and materials to help teachers use the digital dimensions of WWO in their teaching.
Pedagogical Development Consultation Program See above; includes suggested assignments; orientations; syllabi; as well as professional development
LGBTQ Religious Archives Network Teaching Resources Resources for Educators
TransYouth Family Allies (TYFA) For Educators Articles, guides, suggested reading

Consultations, Trainings, & Workshops

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
EQUITY & INCLUSION GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educator Network) Educator Webinars & Workshops Webinars share real-life stories, relevant data, and effective practices around LGBTQ inclusion in schools.
Brown Boi Project Request a Training Trains on racial and gender justice, healthy masculinity, and supporting LGBT youth of color.
Gender Diversity Best Practices for Schools Creating an inclusive school environment for all students, regardless of gender, and on an age-appropriate level.
Keshet Professional Development and Community Learning Training and supporting Jewish educators, clergy, youth, and staff to ensure that LGBTQ folks are affirmed in all Jewish educational settings.
Leadership Projects Giving community leaders the tools and confidence to practice LGBTQ equality through partnerships with Jewish educational and community organizations.
Request a Training or Consultation N/A
Professional Development and Community Learning Consultation may include website audits, materials/policy review, help w/ LGBTQ-affirming curricula, advising organizations w/ institutional change for LGBTQ equity.
ANTI-BULLYING Safe Schools Coalition Workshops Titles and descriptions of anti-bullying and LGBTQ+-themed workshops, updated 2013
Speakers Bureau (contact for more info, or see list of Regional Trainer Agencies) N/A
Training Resources Toolkits and more
NEA (National Education Association) Safety, Bias, & LGTBQ+ Issues Five trainings with certified facilitators, self-paced activities, and free digital resources.
Request a Training N/A
HEALTH AIDS Project Snohomish County Speakers Guild Includes people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), family members of PLWHA, and medical doctors knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS.
Safe and Supportive Schools Project The Respect Online Course Preventing health risks and promoting healthy outcomes among lesbian gay bisexual transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) students.
See also: Toolbox to Promote Healthy LGBT Youth
Training & Technical Assistance Through customized training, technical assistance and consultation, the project supports helps school districts create safe and supportive school environments.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) School Connectedness CDC-DASH Program Introduces teachers and staff to concept of school connectedness, generates interest in improving school connectedness and initiates implementation of school connectedness action plan.
Parent Engagement CDC-DASH Program Helps school staff: improve parent engagement in school health; understand how to connect with parents, engage parents in meaningful activities, and address challenges of engaging parents; share information with other staff; and initiate action plan.
TEACHING GENDER & LGBTQ+ Keshet Professional Development and Community Learning Consultation may include website audits, materials/policy review, help w/ LGBTQ-affirming curricula, advising organizations w/ institutional change for LGBTQ equity.
ONE Archive Education Initiatives Innovative education programs and resources inspiring transformative stories of LGBTQ history to broaden perspectives of educators, students, and researchers.
GENERAL/ASSORTED TYFA (TransYouth Family Allies) School Training Workshops See page for descriptions of training programs. Grades K-12; School Workshops for Students, Grades 7-12
Educational Programs Designed to be presented in 90 minutes. If you do not see a program that meets your needs, TYFA can customize a program for your organization.
Speakers Bureau Able to provide speakers nationwide - contact TYFA for more information.
QWOCMAP (Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project) Trainings and Consultation Creates, exhibits, and distributes films that reflect lives of queer women of color, and address intersecting social justice issues. Supporting your organization with narrative shift and artivism.
Custom Curatorial Services Creating educational screening programs around themes like health and healing, immigration, race and class, gender and sexuality, art and artists.
JQ Book an Educational Engagement Helping organizations address the needs of their LGBTQ+ and ally members through programming, speaking engagements, and/or special events.
Request a JQ Speaker Through the Speakers Bureau, trained speakers bring personal experiences, life stories to organizations throughout the community.