This resource was created for educators working towards education that respects gender and sexuality diversity. Teachers continue to care for children who do not feel fully welcomed in the classroom, even when complaints are a concern and institutional support feels out of reach. I hope this resource can offer a small source of support alongside that work.

I prepared semester letters as a gentle way to share your classroom values and plans before difficult conversations arise. They can help families understand that LGBTQ+-inclusive education is a first step towards creating a classroom where every child can feel safe, respected, and able to grow as themselves.

If the possibility of a family complaint is weighing on you, I hope the Question map and practical conversation guide can help. These tools offer practical response guidance so that, even when a complaint arrives unexpectedly, you can draw on language you have prepared and respond with greater confidence.

Developed at the University of British Columbia.