Why should I Be a Beacon?


Research shows that when LGBTQIA+ youth view school personnel as supportive, they feel safer, have fewer absences for safety reasons, report fewer school-related problems, and have higher grades. 



Stories & Numbers Strategy 2: School Personnel Support & Training


WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Level 1

Topics Covered:

LGBTQIA+ 101

Stopping Bullying & Harassment



Intended For:

All Adults on K-12 Campuses





Prerequisites:

None


Duration:

90 minutes


Level Overview:

Level 1 is designed for all adults on K-12 campuses. It includes LGBTQIA+ 101 and Intervening in Bullying and Harassment Against LGBTQIA+ Students.

Level 2

Topics Covered:

Your Rights as an Educator

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Supporting Students Who Come Out


Intended For:

Teachers

Librarians

Counselors

Administrators


Prerequisites:

Level 1


Duration:

3 hours & 15 minutes


Level Overview:

Level 2 is designed for teachers, librarians, counselors, and administrators, but is open to anyone who has successfully completed Level 1. It includes Know Your Rights, Navigating Difficult Conversations with Parents and Other Adults, and Supporting a Student Who Comes Out to You.

Level 3

Topics Covered:

Creating Inclusive Curriculum

Allyship Off-Campus



Intended For:

Teachers

Librarians




Prerequisites:

Level 1 & Level 2


Duration:

3 hours & 45 minutes


Level Overview:

Level 3 is designed for teachers and librarians but is open to anyone who has successfully completed Levels 1 and 2. It includes Integrating Intersectional Queer Content into Curriculum and Spreading Allyship Off-Campus.

I’m very excited to see Be a Beacon becoming available in our community.

In the last decade, a growing body of research has confirmed that one of the strongest protective factors for LGBTQIA+ students is having supportive school personnel, and also that professional development plays a significant role in preparing teachers to support LGBTQIA+ and all students.


Dr. Stephen Russell

Director of the School of Human Ecology and Chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin

Operations & Programs Director Kathryn Gonzales & Mini Kween Keekee smiling, sitting in front of Out Youth