PAC/BAC Parent Workshop on Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Students - Presentation Materials & Resources

​On October 13th, PAC/BAC hosted a parent workshop titled, "How to Talk With Your Kids About LGBTQ+ Identities." 

AJ Jennings, Curriculum and Professional Development Director at the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, presented and parents discussed the importance of being allies and teaching our children to be allies to students and families with gender non-conforming children. 

AJ's presentation is posted below as well as additional materials 

• Illinois Safe Schools Alliance Peirce Parent Presentation - Spanish, English 
• American Academy of Pediatrics - Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children - English 
• LGBTQ+ Booklist, Resource + Referral Guide ​- English
• Family Acceptance Project Booklet - Spanish, English
• Additional resources can be found at www.genderspectrum.org/resources.

You can learn more about the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance on their website. 

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