LGBTQ+ Basics
for Educators
The LGBTQ+ Basics for Educators workshop is intended to be an introductory training for folks who may not have much background knowledge on the LGBTQ+ community. This training can be adjusted for educators working in elementary school, middle school, high school, or university settings.
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*Can be 1-3 hours long.
*Recommended number of participants: 10-30
All trainings can be adjusted as needed to fit your organization's specific needs​​​
Covered topics:
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Common terms and definitions
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Sex assigned at birth, intersex, etc
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Gender Identity, how gender develops, pronouns
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Sexuality, different identity labels
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Identity development in kids/teen/young adults
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Derogatory and offensive terms to stay away from
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How to be supportive of LGBTQ+ students
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Homophobia, transphobia, and what you can do
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Intersection with racism, fatphobia, and ableism
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*Topics covered depends on the length of training requested and participation level of attendees