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Sunnyvale School District supports our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community of students, staff, and families, consistent with our Equity Statement: In Sunnyvale School District, we believe that equity leads to learning without limits.
We commit to: working together with families, staff, students, and the community to address the individual supports that each student requires in order to flourish; mitigating structural barriers and biases; addressing individual supports for each student; engaging in reflective and inclusive practices; and empowering all learners.
Sunnyvale School District recognizes and celebrates all of our students, giving a sense of a celebratory and positive environment, instilling safety and trust.
Below are resources for students, families, and staff to address the needs and support of our LGBTQIA+ community.
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- Transgender and Nonbinary Rights at School
- SCCOE Youth Activity Guide Book
- Outlet Empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 10-25 living on the Peninsula and South Bay through support services - youth groups, parent support groups, counseling, leadership training, community education and advocacy.
- LGBTQ Youth Space Drop-in services and counseling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County.
- GSA Network For help starting a Gay-Straight Alliance club or resources for your club.
- The Trevor Project - (866) 488-7386 Nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth.
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- PFLAG San Jose Local chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) - support, education, and caregiver advocacy.
- Rainbow Families provides in-person and virtual support for families in the Bay Area, including education, resources, and support groups.
- Family Acceptance Project Free, downloadable resources for caregivers & providers, crisis and support lines.
- Somos Familia Peer support for Spanish-speaking parents of LGBTQ youth, providing culturally sensitive and relevant support.
- Gender Spectrum Parenting your Gender Expansive Child Resource: English, Spanish
- Q Corner - 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources People to connect with, school club support, inclusivity workshops, resource sharing, connection to community services, and support with advocacy.
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- Santa Clara County Office Of Education (SCCOE) LGBTQ+ Supports and Resources
- Q Corner - 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources Professional development, informational workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ topics, resources for affirming learning environments, collaboration with fairs and events, school club consults.
- Welcoming Schools Provides LGBTQ+ and gender-inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, booklists and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals.
- GLSEN helps educators create more LGBTQ+ inclusive schools with lessons, resources, and book lists.
- Gender Spectrum includes information for families and schools, including gender support plans, name changes/pronouns at school, and more!
- STOMP Out Bullying LGBTQ+ Bullying prevention in schools.
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Please visit our school libraries, as well as the Sunnyvale Public Library to find LGBTQIA+ and gender-related books:
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Sunnyvale Public Library LGBTQIA+ Booklists
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Welcoming Schools: Includes book lists for elementary school, adults, teachers and caregivers:
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Sunnyvale School District Board Policies
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- Sunnyvale School District Board Resolution No. R25-07: Recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month and Coming Out Day.
- Sunnyvale School District Board Resolution No. R22-08; Enhancing Support and Resources for LGBTQIA Students and Staff.
- SSD Board Policy 5145.3: Nondiscrimination/Harassment