Resources for Educators, School Staff, and Students
Educators & School Staff
GLSEN’s website and specifically their Educator Resources and Rainbow Library
Visit Stop Bullying‘s website for support in addressing bullying in school
Explore the Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) website
A Student Shared their SOGIE with me - What now?
This is a huge sign of trust from a youth and even if they can’t express their gratitude for you right now, please know how important your support is!
Connect the student to community support resources ie. local Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) or see Identity’s support page
Check out the educational resources on this page to become more informed!
Advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ students ie. get involved with GSA, testify at school board meetings, create space for queer & trans* student voices to be heard
A few reminders:
Be mindful of not sharing with others how the youth identifies unless you have checked with them first.
You aren’t alone! There are many amazing groups and resources to support you and the youth.
Student Resources
General Resources
ACLU’s LGBTQ+ youth resources
Check out Identity’s website for info on virtual gathering spaces & support groups
Trans* & Nonbinary student resource guide
Study.com’s College Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
Intelligent's LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
Action & Advocacy
Start a GSA at your school / become involved with existing GSAs
ACLU’s How to Start a GSA video or the printable PDF version
ACLU’s open letters you can give to schools for gendered dress codes & days of silence
Testify at your local school board: School Board Testifying Guide
Financial Resources
Human Rights Campaign’s scholarship finder for Alaskan LGBTQ+ folks
The Pride Foundation Scholarships – a scholarship program that supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice.
Point Foundation – empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award – acknowledges remarkable young people who refuse to be silenced by societal norms and demonstrate profound courage in the face of hardship, intolerance and bigotry based on sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin.
Information & resources about higher education for youth experiencing houselessness
College scholarships for LGBTQ+ students – search engine
Alaska State Fair Scholarship – learn more here
Scholarships for Trans* students here