Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Aromantic (LGBTQIA) Supports
Winters Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) is committed to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for every student. To accomplish this goal, the District is engaged in efforts to create comprehensive policies, practices, professional development, and other initiatives to support students who identify as LGBTQIA. For access to the full WJUSD Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, click here.
For Frequently Asked Questions regarding the rights of Transgender students, please click here.
Additional resources and tools for students, teachers and families, including a glossary of terms from the UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center, can be found on this site.
Resources for Students and Families
The following resources are helpful for students and families in our area.
Yolo Rainbow Families
UC Davis LBGTQIA Resource Center
Trans Queer Youth Collective
Gender Health Center, Sacramento
Human Rights Campaign
Ultimate Guide to Resources for LGBTQ+ Students
The Trevor Project
Guide to Finding an LGBTQIA Affirming Therapist
Financial Resources
Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
Scholarships and Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students
Scholarships and Resources for Transgender Students
Financial Resources for LGBTQ Students
Resources for Teachers and Staff
Information that can help educators create inclusive environments and curriculum for LGBTQIA students and staff.
A glossary of terms from the UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center
The USC Rossier School of Education website titled "Students and Gender Identity", serves as a toolkit for educators to help create and develop inclusive spaces for transgender and gender non-conforming students.
Resources for improving LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the classroom, by American University shares detailed information on the following:
- Statistics on LGBTQ+ youth in school
- Importance of inclusivity in the classroom
- Resources to empower student-led LGBTQ+ initiatives
- LGBTQ+ resources for teachers
The FAIR Education Act website, including lesson plans, curricula and textbook evaluation tools.\
Best Practices, from Teaching Tolerance\
Recommendations from GLSEN, Post-Orlando
Gender Spectrum, specific resources for educators.\
What Is an LGBTQ Inclusive School? and other resources from Welcoming Schools
Supporting LGBTQ Native Students