Education & Training Resources

Illinois Youth Survey

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) funds the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) biennially since 1990.  The IYS is a completely free self-reported survey administered in school settings and is designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use patterns and attitudes of Illinois youth in 8th, 10th and 12th grades.  Add-on questions include data about LGBTQ+ youth in school.  The 2018 Illinois Youth Survey is available to schools across Illinois at no cost.  Registration is available online now and the survey can be administered any time between January and May 15th.  For more information click the link below! 

General Resources 

• Facts and Figures on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in Schools

• Infographic on School Bullying

• GLAAD: Transgender Glossary of Terms

• 10 Tips for Parents of LGBT Children

• For Parents of Gender Non-conforming Children

• Gender Spectrum Website

• Legacy Project Education Initiative

• Groundspark

Resources for Culturally Responsive Teaching

• On Racism and White Privilege

• Culturally Responsive Teaching - Brown University

• Culturally Responsive Instruction - ACSD

Adults & Adultism Resources

• Treating Children as Equals - Jody Wright

• Adultism - The School Mediator

• Understanding Adultism: A Key to Developing Positive Youth Adult Relationships

• Youth on Board

• National Youth Rights Association

• Chicago Freedom School

Resources for the 2016 Election

Book Recommendations for Educators