The following services are available to Maine schools. Request any of these services by filling out our request form. You may also contact us by phone or email: info@outmaine.org , 800-530-6997.
STAFF TRAINING
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Provide focused, in-depth training on policies and procedures, risk and protective factors of LGBTQ+ youth, and making classrooms and schools more welcoming and affirming for all students.
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Provide resources, activities, and tools that will improve and enhance school curricula for all grade levels.
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Train teachers and staff at elementary, middle, and high schools.
Training can be modified to fit short teacher in-service times or full-day workshop time slots.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Review and recommend changes to school board policies to meet best practices and Maine law.
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Review student guides and procedures to provide best practice guidance for supporting LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
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Read and download the free guides below.
Making your workplace more LGBTQ+ friendly can help you create a more LGBTQ+ friendly workplace and outlines general best practices for policies and procedures.
Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive youth programming, developed for youth organizations, outlines best practices that can be applied to any organization.
STUDENT EDUCATION
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Provide student lessons on LGBTQ+ history, terminology, gender identity and other related topics in either assembly form or individual student classes.
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These lessons are available for middle school and high school classes.
GAY STRAIGHT TRANS ALLIANCES (GSTA) SCHOOL SAFE SPACES
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Help build and support GSTAs to provide student safe spaces and improve school climate.
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Provide resources, activities and tools that will enhance student learning.
Schools with GSTAs for 3+ years have a 50% reduction in bullying and harassment for ALL students. (British Columbia study, 2015)
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