LGBTQ+
AWARENESS AND LEARNING
SUPPORT AT SCHOOL
LPS Board Policies on Non-discrimination
LPS Board of Education All Means All Statement
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
GLSEN Safe Space Kit for Educators
LPS Mental Health Programs and Resources
LPS Guidelines for Supporting Students and Staff who are Transgender or Gender Nonconforming (Guidelines in Spanish)
LPS Preferred Name / Gender Change Form - this must be signed by a parent and provided to the student’s school counselor, social worker or psychologist.
FAQ - Preferred Name / Gender Change
Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) - Equity resources and guidelines related to transgender inclusion in sports and activities.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
The Center on Colfax - Find resources and LGBTQ support groups for yourself, your children, or family members.
Trans Youth Education & Support in CO - TYES empowers and supports families and caregivers.
Pride Guide Colorado - Directory to LGBTQ-friendly resources, businesses and activities.
One Colorado - LGBTQ advocacy organization
Colorado Name Change Project - Provides details on the official process for changing legal name and gender marker of an adult or minor child in Colorado.
PFLAG - National network of chapters providing peer support, education and advocacy
Strong Family Alliance - Resources for students, parents, families and faith organizations
The Trevor Project - Provides mental health resources and 24 hour access to support and counseling via chat, text, and phone.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) - GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Denver Health’s LGBTQ Primary Care Services - Denver Health’s LGBTQ+ Health Services offers open and affirming health care to LGBTQ+ communities.
TRUE Center for Gender Diversity at Children’s Hospital Colorado - a comprehensive care center specifically for gender-diverse children, adolescents and young adults