LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom
In-Person Workshops
May 19, 2022
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June 6, 2022All students deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued in their learning environments, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom course offers resources and ideas to help educators foster a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This course also equips teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively support LGBTQ+ students, enhancing their overall well-being and reducing the negative impact of bias and discrimination. Additionally, teachers will learn to create a more inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity, cultivates respect, and fosters a sense of community. Through this course, educators become advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusivity, promoting social justice and empowering all students to thrive in a diverse society.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, terminology, and issues
- Implement inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies
- Foster a safe and affirming classroom environment
- Support LGBTQ+ students’ social-emotional well-being
- Collaborate with families and communities
Optional: Adams State University Credit
*Optional Adams State University credit after the class ends (additional $165).
Class Code
Schoology course code is emailed after payment.
Jen Cooper –
“This class was the best Happy Teacher class I’ve taken! The material was engaging, highly applicable, and relevant.” – Oona W.
Jen Cooper –
“I am so glad that there is a Happy Teacher Course about this topic! So valuable and needed!” – Naomi M.
Jen Cooper –
“This course introduced me to many useful resources I can draw on in the future.” – Heidi D.
Jen Cooper –
“There was a lot of great information that I can immediately put to use in my classroom.” – Heather S.
Jen Cooper –
“Loved this course! It is so important for these things to be discussed and resources for teachers. Thank you for creating this class!” – Megan F.
Jen Cooper –
“I really enjoyed this course. I liked that the quality of the resources shared (articles, websites, videos) was high. I also felt like I had time to actually dig into some of the resources since the assignments weren’t overly complicated. I felt like I learned a lot and it was nice to learn about this topic. It was a nice change of pace from other professional development courses I’ve been taking. I also found it to be well organized. Nothing felt like a waste of time.” – Lauren Z.
Jen Cooper –
“I really like the selected readings. They were all very meaningful and applicable to all levels of teaching.” -Linda K.
Jen Cooper –
“I learned so much that I didn’t know before!” – Megan H.
Jen Cooper –
“This is the most useful happyteacher.com class I’ve yet to take! So many amazing resources that I was able to compile in my final project. I will share this with students and staff, hopefully making a positive change in our community. Thank you!” – Jessica R.
Jen Cooper –
“There’s nowhere else that provides a class like this. We are expected to just know this or look it up ourselves. Glad teachers have this opportunity.” – Michael F.
Jen Cooper –
“Great information and resources. Thank you for all of your work on this class! This is invaluable and very important for all teachers and communities.” -Aimee H.
Jen Cooper –
“The content and topics offered in this class is something all teachers should be learning. Many of us are uncomfortable with these topics, and regardless of our own beliefs/values, etc. we need to work to be open minded in order to meet the needs of the diversity our students hold. As teachers we need to make sure our classrooms and learning environments are inclusive for all the things.” -Mellisa H.
Jen Cooper –
“I loved how it was exactly what I need as a teacher! I will use everything I have learned!!” – Katie O.
Jen Cooper –
“I really enjoyed the content. It’s a passion of mine to be an ally to my students, and create an inclusive classroom. This course really helped give me all sorts of new ideas, insight into what were my schools strengths and gaps, and a ton of resources.
I also loved the ability to self pace. ” -Rebecca H.
Jen Cooper –
“I enjoyed the resources that were shared with us. Even though I identify as queer, I still felt like I learned a lot in this class and I am walking away feeling more confident as an educator.” – Emmalie M.
Jen Cooper –
“This course provided great information and lessons/ideas that I could implement easily into my classroom.” -Denise H.
Jen Cooper –
“The articles and videos were excellent. They made me reflect about my biases and actions that some times negatively impact my students and the people that I love even if they are unintentional.” – Rosa V.
Jen Cooper –
“I learned so much and now feel like I have just enough knowledge to truly become an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. ” – Lisa T.
Jen Cooper –
“It truly deepened my knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community, had a variety of activities, encouraged engagement, and made me reflect on my own practice.” -James K.
Jen Cooper –
“Honestly, I loved everything. I’ve taken a lot of Happy Teacher courses (15 now) and this class is absolutely one of the top 3 best. The resources, information, and activities were amazing and truly helped me think about some of my teaching practices and how I can improve them in future to be even more inclusive. It also forced me (in a good way) to see what resources were out there for Spanish / foreign language teachers regarding LGBTQ+ lessons in the classroom. I am incredibly happy that I took this class. THANK YOU!” – Rikki K.