Training & Education
Whether you are a middle/high school student, a committed educator, an engaged local organization, or an influential corporate CEO, our training and education team stands ready to help you develop affirming and safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
Our Work
Leveraging resources and expertise, our team centers our work in these priorities:
Facilitating training and professional development sessions for a variety of organizations,
Helping you form and strengthen a GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) in your school,
Developing youth leadership that helps them advocate for themselves and contribute their voice to community considerations, and
Partnering with fellow LGBTQ+ organizational and individual champions to improve the inclusivity of existing or prospective policies and practices.
Our Opportunities
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Learn more about how to start and grow a Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at your school.
View our listing of affirming K-12 school resources.
K-12 and Higher Education Resources
View information about Side by Side’s support groups.
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Learn more about how we support Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) advisors.
Check out our suite of training and workshop offerings.
Training and Workshop Offerings
View our listing of affirming K-12 school resources.
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Check out our suite of training and workshop offerings.
Training and Workshop Offerings
View a list of student organizations and advocacy offices at Central Virginia’s colleges and universities.
K-12 and Higher Education Resources
View information about Side by Side’s Young Adult Support Group (open to individuals up to 25 years of age).
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Check out our suite of training and workshop offerings.
Training and Workshop Offerings
View information about affirming community partners.
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Check out our suite of training and workshop offerings.
Training and Workshop Offerings
View information about affirming community partners.
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Check out upcoming individual advocate trainings.
View information about affirming community partners.