LGBTQ students are more than two times as likely to be verbally harassed or bullied at school than non-LGBTQ students. Learn best practices to build an inclusive school climate where all students are welcome. Compare your current school and/or district policies to examples of best practices in school-based scenarios. Use... more

LGBTQ students are more than two times as likely to be verbally harassed or bullied at school than non-LGBTQ students. Learn best practices to build an inclusive school climate where all students are welcome. Compare your current school and/or district policies to examples of best practices in school-based scenarios. Use this information to establish policies that are inclusive and safe for LGBTQ students. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning outcomes: 
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Identify best practices to foster an LGBTQ-inclusive school climate


2. Analyze and compare current school and/or district policies to best practices.


3. Using best practices as a guide, formulate policies and procedures for your school that are inclusive of all students.

Speaker: 
Sara Wicht is an educational consultant with more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education. Her work in social justice and anti-bias education includes expertise in instructional practice, teacher mentoring, professional development, curriculum design and educational publishing.

Original air date: Jan. 24, 2017 less