Welcoming Schools offers comprehensive, teacher-friendly lesson plans, resources and training to help educators do the important work of building welcoming, affirming LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive schools that create a sense of belonging for all students, families and staff.
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NIJC houses lots of information and legal resources for immigrants, refugees and asylees. Schools can host “Know Your Rights” events, which provide guidance for new arrivals navigating the immigration system.
Legal Resrouces for Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees Read More »
Co-authored with the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.
This brief video provides guidance on why doing no harm with the language we use is important as we work with diverse groups of students, staff and families.
Special issue of National Geogrphic (2017) includes many articles that explore the shifting landscape of gender, including gender roles and gender identity. Includes a downloadable discussion guide for teachers and parents.
90-minute documentary – eight transgender kids, ranging in ages from 9 to 19, speak with striking candor and remarkable insight about their deeply personal experiences.
Gender Inclusive Schools provides parent and educator training to proactively create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ young people. Their website has resources on sample policies, practices, and interpretations of state and federal laws that affect LGBTQ+ young people.
This toolkit helps schools be affirming places where all students are protected and empowered, and where they can learn, grow, and thrive. It includes guidance on articulating a shared vision of a LGBTQ+-inclusive future, navigating pushback during Pride month, and harnessing the power of youth voice.
Defending the Freedom of our LGBTQ+ Students to be Themselves Read More »
This article from Equality Florida emphasize the need for each of us to advocate for safer schools where all young people are valued.
This guide helps school leaders ensure all students feel safe, seen and capable of success, as well as helps schools ensure the curriculum is representative and that the school climate fosters open and respectful dialogue among all students and staff.
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