School District of Clayton

LGBTQIA+ Awareness

Welcome to our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) section.  As a welcoming and inclusive school community, this webpage is dedicated to educating the critical mass relative to the LGBTQIA+ topic.  This webpage is intended to be a resource for educators, parents/guardians, students and community members. Each individual viewing these resources should understand that the School District of Clayton is attempting to create literacy, language and understandings that will assist our equity, access, social justice and opportunity work. 

Support Resources

General Support from PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.) PFLAG is the oldest and most known support resource and has chapters in every state. Online support and local in-person meetings.

On supporting children (PFLAG) 

Support and how to be a better support

Story Books and Resources for Children

Inquiry, Definitions, Education

How and Why to Respect Pronouns

Basic definitions of terms

Expanded definitions of terms and concepts

American Academy of Pediatrics General Policy Statement on LGBTQ+ Youth

Parenting and family, including “how do I know if this is just a phase?” and explanation of gender; supportive parenting practices and rejecting parenting practices 

Transgender Students FAQs

Transgender reading list for adults

Research and findings for grades K-12

Teachers and Educators 

5 Ways To Make Classrooms More Inclusive

From HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools: Free downloads and lesson plans

From GLSEN: Resources including educator guides to improving classroom climate and inclusive lessons, also lesson plans on bullying prevention and diversity (click on the blue bar)