Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools & Libraries

Add to Calendar 2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools & Libraries Zoom See event details. Online (See Body Text) L2 donotreply@librarylearning.org America/Chicago public

About This Event

PD Availability: 1 Hour (School librarians)

*This program is co-hosted with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Team in Youth Services (EDIT-YS), a RAILS networking group.

This session explores how to effectively support LGBTQ students, families, educators, and librarians in our current political climate. We will examine strategies for fostering affirming environments in schools and libraries, as well as approaches for engaging and advocating within the broader community. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to advance LGBTQ-affirming practices.

RAILS Accessibility Statement
We strive to make events accessible to all. If you have a specific accessibility request or need accommodations, please contact us at access@railslibraries.org at least two weeks before the event.

Presenter

Jessica Lifshitz

Jess Lifshitz teaches 5th grade ELA in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook. She has been teaching for 20 years. In addition to her work in the classroom, Jess has written for several literacy related publications and shares her work with students through writing and social media. In everything that Jess does, she believes in helping students learn to use reading and writing in order to better understand and create positive change in the world beyond the classroom.

Details

PDH Available

Yes

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Event Type(s)

Webinar

Audience(s)

Public Libraries

School Libraries

Library Directors