LGBTQ+ Educational Resources

Explore our curated collection of educational materials, curricula, books, and multimedia resources to foster understanding and inclusion.

Curriculum & Teaching Resources

GLSEN Educator Resources

Comprehensive Educational Materials

K-12 Educators

GLSEN provides extensive educator resources including lesson plans, professional development tools, and inclusive curriculum guides to create safe and affirming learning environments for LGBTQ+ students.

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Welcoming Schools

HRC Foundation's Educational Program

K-5 Lesson Plans

A comprehensive resource offering teacher-friendly lesson plans, booklists, and inclusive materials specifically designed to help educators create classrooms that welcome all students and their families.

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Teaching LGBTQ History

Historical Curriculum Resources

Middle-High School History

A collection of curriculum guides, lesson plans, and primary sources for teaching LGBTQ+ history to students at various grade levels, aligned with content standards.

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The Safe Zone Project

Training & Workshop Resources

College/University Educators

Free online resource providing training materials, activities, and curriculum to create effective LGBTQ+ educational workshops and safe zone trainings.

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NEA LGBTQ+ Resources

National Education Association

K-12 Policy

The National Education Association provides comprehensive resources for educators to support transgender and non-binary students, integrate LGBTQ+ history in classrooms, and address bias in schools.

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Trevor Project Education

Support & Safety Resources

All Ages Mental Health

Educational resources focused on creating safer spaces in schools for LGBTQ+ young people, with guidance for developing supportive environments and addressing bullying and harassment.

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Books & Literature

LGBTQIA+ Booklists

Children's Book Council

All Ages Reading Lists

A collection of booklists and resources highlighting LGBTQ+ experiences for children of all ages, including fiction and non-fiction works that promote understanding and respect.

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GLSEN Rainbow Library

Free Books for Schools

K-12 Book Sets

A program that provides free sets of LGBTQ+ affirming books to schools across the United States, with grade-appropriate options from K-2 through high school.

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Understanding & Teaching LGBTQ History

Academic Resource

Teachers History

A comprehensive textbook by Leila J. Rupp and Susan K. Freeman that provides educators with frameworks and resources for incorporating LGBTQ+ content into history courses.

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Multimedia & Digital Resources

It Gets Better Project

Video & Educational Platform

Middle-High School Storytelling

A global movement of uplifting content and educational resources to empower LGBTQ+ youth, with personal stories and educator guides for classroom implementation.

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Ashley Wylde

Educational YouTube Channel

Teens & Adults Gender Identity

A YouTube channel focused on educational content about the nonbinary experience, including gender-neutral language, navigating gender expression, and resources for gender-diverse individuals.

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Making Gay History

Podcast & Lesson Plans

High School & Beyond History

A podcast featuring interviews with LGBTQ+ historical figures, complete with educational resources and lesson plans for incorporating these stories into curricula.

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The ABCs of LGBT by Ashley Mardell

Educational Series

Teens & Adults Identity

A comprehensive video series and companion book that explains gender and sexuality terminology, concepts, and experiences in an accessible and engaging format.

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LGBTQ+ Health Education Center

Healthcare Resources

Health Educators Healthcare

Educational materials focused on healthcare needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, with training resources, webinars, and guides for healthcare professionals and educators.

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Pride and Less Prejudice

Early Childhood Resources

Pre-K to 3rd Grade Book Donations

An organization that donates age-appropriate LGBTQ+ inclusive books to elementary classrooms, with resources for teaching LGBTQ+ topics to young children.

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