GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - Responsible for many programs and resources to support LGBTQ students in order to ensure that they are "valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression."
ThinkB4YouSpeak.com
Run my GLSEN, this website offers resources and information to educate and reduce the use of thoughtless comments like "that's so gay" and other forms of verbal bullying.
PFLAG Education and Programs
Safe Schools resources from PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Safe Schools Coalition
An international public/private partnership in support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender youth. The Safe Schools Coalition offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians and youth.
ACLU: Youth & Schools
From the American Civil Liberties Union: "We’re working to make public schools safe and bias-free for LGBT students, defending their free speech in school, and working to help students start gay-straight alliance clubs. Check out our information for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Learn about your rights, download resources and get support here."
Teaching Tolerance
A wonderful resource for tree teaching materials on a variety of subjects for a variety of grade levels. Kits include reading material, video, lesson plans and discussion ideas. Funded separately, these materials are provided upon request without any cost to teachers. Be sure to check out Bullied: A Student, a School, and a School That Made History.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
Contains a plethora of resources on sexuality education. "SIECUS affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. We advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. SIECUS works to create a world that ensures social justice and sexual rights."
GSA Network
The mother ship. "Empowering youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools"
It Takes a Team!
Program from the Women's Sports Foundation - contains a wealth of classroom resources.
The Respect for All Project
From Groundspark: "GroundSpark's Respect For All Project facilitates the development of inclusive, bias-free schools and communities by providing media resources, support and training to youth, educators and service providers."
Albuquerque Safe Schools
