Educator Resources
Now Available for School Staff Professional Learning
“What Parents Want: Talking about Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools” (or “What Parents Want” for short) is a package of research-based professional learning resources which aims to support educators in understanding gender and sexuality diverse young people's experiences at school.
These materials have been written with clear, step by step instructions to enable school-based Facilitators to work with their colleagues in implementing this professional learning module. Training is also available from the resource developers. See the “Contact Us” page to get in touch.
This package of resources includes the following components:
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A research-informed resource for educators interested in facilitating professional learning activities in relation to understanding and supporting gender and sexuality diverse students and their families. This Booklet is designed to be used alongside the “Want Parents Want” film/playscript. |
A research-informed resource for educators to keep after participation in the “What Parents Want” associated professional learning activities. |
"What Parents Want” – The Playscript
For educators and schools looking for a more interactive experience, the playscript on which the film is based is available for use alongside the other resources in the package. This playscript uses the verbatim voices of parents of gender and sexuality diverse young people.
Now Available for School Staff Professional Learning
“What Parents Want: Talking about Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools” (or “What Parents Want” for short) is a package of research-based professional learning resources which aims to support educators in understanding gender and sexuality diverse young people's experiences at school.
These materials have been written with clear, step by step instructions to enable school-based Facilitators to work with their colleagues in implementing this professional learning module. Training is also available from the resource developers. See the “Contact Us” page to get in touch.
This package of resources includes the following components:
“What Parents Want” – The Film The research-based film, “What Parents Want: Talking about Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools”, features the voices of parents of gender and sexuality diverse young people. They describe their child’s experiences, both positive and negative, The film includes ideas for how educators can support gender and sexuality diverse students at school. The full-length film and smaller sub-sections are available on YouTube. Click the thumbnail below for access. |
A research-informed resource for educators interested in facilitating professional learning activities in relation to understanding and supporting gender and sexuality diverse students and their families. This Booklet is designed to be used alongside the “Want Parents Want” film/playscript. |
A research-informed resource for educators to keep after participation in the “What Parents Want” associated professional learning activities. |
"What Parents Want” – The Playscript
For educators and schools looking for a more interactive experience, the playscript on which the film is based is available for use alongside the other resources in the package. This playscript uses the verbatim voices of parents of gender and sexuality diverse young people.