Supporting LGBTQ+/Queer Students
Introduction to Key Terms Important to Queer Identities
Educational Outcomes
Ways You Can Help
- Allyship in Action - The Trevor Project: This website provides a great introduction to key terms and ways to make an impact for LGBTQ+/queer students.
Educational Outcomes
- LGBTQ Youth in CA Public Schools: This research study and its results highlights the academic outcomes of LGBTQ+/queer students, in contrast to non-LGBTQ+ youth.
- California Department of Education: This website provides a comprehensive list of research and reports done on supporting LGBTQ+/queer students across schools in California.
Ways You Can Help
- Resources to Welcome LGBTQ Youth: This website provides resources to help educators make their spaces affirming and welcoming to all students, regardless of gender and/or sexuality.
- Working In The Community to Prevent Bullying: This link goes into how working in the community can help support students who are bullied and challenge bullying behaviors.
- Direct Students to Queer Spaces:
- Our Space: Our Space is a designated space for LGBTQ+/queer youth ages 13-24 in Alameda County – this link details the resources and services that are provided.
