NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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  • Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network
    http://www.glsen.org
    This organization is an excellent source of information and resources. Go here for information about programs that promote safe schools, curriculum for addressing GLBT issues in the classroom, resources for finding or starting a gay-straight alliance at a school (GSA), books and resources, and current news and statistics.

  • PFLAG
    Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
    http://www.pflag.org/
    PFLAG is a strong resource, support, and advocacy group. Their website includes links to news, support resources, and resources for schools and teachers.

  • Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
    http://www.hrc.org
    HRC is a national, bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. By doing a search, you can locate information on education and schools.

  • National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
    http://www.thetaskforce.org/
    Founded in 1973, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation (the Task Force) was the first national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization and remains the movement's leading voice for freedom, justice, and equality. They work to build the grassroots political strength of the community by training state and local activists and leaders, working to strengthen the infrastructure of state and local allies, and organizing broad-based campaigns to build public support for complete equality for LGBT people.