- How common is LGBTQ-specific teacher training and what are the obstacles?
- The California Safe Schools Coalition has some answers in this research brief based on their survey of California school districts.
- Are there any free, online teacher trainings?
- Yes! The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education created “Students and Gender Identity: A Guide for Schools,” a collection of tools and resources to support conversations surrounding gender identity in the classroom
- Teaching Tolerance offers a variety of professional development materials for educators, including workshops, webinars and podcasts.
- Where can I find pre-made lesson plans for creating a safe school climate for LGBTQ youth?
- GLSEN has lots of lesson plans on their educator resources page!
- Teaching Tolerance also has a wide range of classroom resources!
- How do I access in-person teacher training?
- Check out HRC Welcoming Schools, they provide professional development training for schools and districts.
- GLSEN is another helpful resource for professional development workshops!
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