June 12, 2023: Proud to Belong

A sense of belonging is a core need we all share. We long to be seen and heard. And we learn to be part of a community and to value others in it when we are taught to be open, to instead of afraid of, difference, and when we exercise curiosity instead of judgment. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/proud-to-belong/ Resources: Activities to Connect with Families: https://inspiredteaching.org/3-closing-activities-to-connect-with-families/ Seeing with Different Eyes: https://inspiredteaching.org/seeing-with-different-eyes/ Poster Analysis: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/posteranalysis Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Classrooms: A toolkit from GLSEN https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/GLSEN_LGBTQ_Inclusive_Curriculum_Resource_2019_0.pdf Actions LGBTQ Parents/Guardians Can Take to Support Their Children in Elementary School A toolkit from the Human Rights Campaign https://welcomingschools.org/resources/actions-lgbtq-parents-guardians-can-take-to-support-their-children Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students A toolkit from Learning for Justice https://www.learningforjustice.org/sites/default/files/2018-09/TT-LGBTQ-Best-Practices-Guide.pdf Know Your Rights: Students and LGBTQ Rights in Schools A guide from the Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/know-your-rights-students-lgbtq-rights-school The Trevor Project The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people https://www.thetrevorproject.org/explore/?_gl=1*bpoqyd*_gcl_au*MTEzODk0ODY0OS4xNjg2MzI1NzQy Professional Learning Inspired Teaching Institute: July 12, 10a IN-PERSON, National Arboretum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-with-the-end-in-mind-in-person-national-arboretum-tickets-571041419257?aff=odcleoeventsincollection July 12, 7p ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-with-the-end-in-mind-online-tickets-435767080067?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Speak Truth: The First Step Screening & Discussion https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/speak-truth/