MEA SRJ - LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices

Mesa District Resources:

Course: (register on Grow if it's available): To Teach Me, You Have to Know Who I Am: LGBTQ Inclusive Practices #11260

Guidelines for Support of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students

Support Checklist for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students

NEA Resources:

NEA's Certification Bank

MEA members have access to FREE Micro-Credentials training including Supporting LGBTQ Students

Micro-Credentials | NEAA micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition. NEA offers over 175 micro-credentials that have been created by educators for educators.

NEA has an LGBTQ+ Caucus:

Let’s Get Started: EQUALITY WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS - PRIDE MONTH OF ACTION - NEA EdJustice

Other Resources:

The Safe Zone Project: Free LGBTQ+ Curriculum, Activities, & Resources!The Safe Zone Project is a free online resource for creating powerful, effective LGBTQ+ awareness and ally training workshops. Download our free, ready-to-rock 2-hour curriculum to get started!

Educator resources from A Queer Endeavor University of Colorado Boulder

A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth – The Trevor ProjectAn introductory educational resource that covers topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary young people.

Inclusive Curriculum Guide

LGBTQ+ Definitions for ChildrenWhen children ask about LGBTQ+ words, it is often best to offer simple and direct answers. Here are some possible responses and ideas to keep in mind when defining terms for children.

Gender & Sexual IdentityTeach the facts about sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and learn how to advocate for LGBTQ youth. Whether you're just becoming familiar with gender diversity or ready to start a gay-straight alliance at your school, our resources can help you and your colleagues shape inclusive policies and empower vulnerable students.

Gender-Inclusive BiologyThis website offers examples of adapting curriculum to NGSS and gender-inclusive standards, as well as resources for advocating to administration and others. We are three science teachers establishing an evergreen resource for the many educators across the world who are trying new ideas in hopes tha

Resources

LGBTQ | Social Justice BooksTeaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.

The LGBTQ+ resources have been removed from the Arizona Department of Education website by the current administation. Click here to access those resources.

MyPronouns.org Resources on Personal PronounsPronouns Matter Learn More

5 Ways To Make Classrooms More InclusiveLGBTQ students are more likely to be bullied, which can lead to missed classes and a higher risk of suicide. For them, a teacher who knows how to "queer" the classroom can make a big difference.

ResourcesSchuyler is an internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker, author and advocate for transinclusion, body acceptance, and mental health awareness.

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Book lists from Welcoming Schools

Annotated list of transgender and non-binary themed materials

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices

Mesa District Resources:

Course: (register on Grow if it's available): To Teach Me, You Have to Know Who I Am: LGBTQ Inclusive Practices #11260

NEA Resources:

Other Resources:

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