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Supporting LGBTQ Students

What You'll Learn

You will learn how to support LGBTQ students by creating a safe space and a culture of inclusivity.

Who Should Apply

K12 Educators
Education Support Professionals
Administrators
Association Leaders
Teacher Leaders
Higher Ed Instructors
Aspiring Educators

6
micro-
credentials

15
Approximate hours each

Description
This stack is designed to help educators understand how to create a safe and inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students. You also explore how to advocate for LGBTQ policies for students and co-workers. You will have the opportunity to learn and use proper and respectful terminology as well as design lesson plans that are inclusive of LGBTQ students. You will also have the opportunity to learn about intersections of race, gender and sexual orientation and use this knowledge to create a positive classroom community of learners.

These micro-credentials are currently in the process of being revised to better align with the updated curriculum and are unavailable at this time.

Program	Description	Action
	Advocating for LGBTQ- Inclusive Policy Educator effectively consults LGBTQ students and family members about what their needs are and then advocates for LGBTQ-inclusive policies to support these needs. *Types of Evidence Required:* choice of letter OR poster OR video, written artifact, audio OR video [View PDF]
	Advocating for LGBTQ- Inclusive Workplaces Educator advocates for LGBTQ-inclusive policy and protections for adults in the workplace. *Types of Evidence Required:* presentation video OR screencast OR PowerPoint/keynote/Google Slideshow [View PDF]
	Creating Safe Spaces Inclusive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning/Queer Students Educator creates a safe space for LGBTQ youth in their school(s). *Types of Evidence Required:* written artifacts, student work examples OR video OR photo slideshow, poster or video [View PDF]
	Developing LGBTQ Anti-Bias Curriculum Educator uses anti-bias curriculum resources that are inclusive of LGBTQ issues. *Types of Evidence Required:* written artifacts, annotated student work samples [View PDF]
	Examining the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Educator demonstrates an understanding of the intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation and how they connect with classroom culture, pedagogy, and student and staff relationships. *Types of Evidence Required:* written artifact that includes student reflections OR student work samples OR photo journal OR presentation OR call logs [View PDF]
	Utilizing Proper Terminology to Talk About LGBTQ Topics Educator expands their instructional understanding of LGBTQ terminology *Types of Evidence Required:* written artifact, student work samples [View PDF]