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/