Supporting LGBTQ+ educators and students is the mission of the Gay and Lesbian Educators (GALE) group. It was founded to help homosexual and lesbian teachers deal with the difficulties and discrimination they frequently encounter in educational settings by offering them support, advocacy, and resources. GALE was founded somewhere around 1981, in response to the Briggs initiative, a proposed bill that aimed to bar LGBTQ+ people and supporters of gay rights from taking teaching posts in California. Voters defeated the referendum, and GALE has continued to actively promote educators who identify as LGBTQ+.

Orange County:

GALE conducted a number of advocacy and awareness efforts in Orange County to inform the public about LGBTQ+ concerns. To promote understanding and support within the educational system and the larger community, they sponsored speakers, conducted seminars, and distributed instructional materials. The development of a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in businesses and schools was greatly aided by these efforts.