Who We Are
The mission of the Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is to partner with youth, schools, and school districts to create and maintain safe, inclusive, and affirming schools for all LGBTQIA2S+ students, staff, and allies.
The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County (SSP) works in collaboration with local schools and local and state-wide community organizations to provide support, professional development and learning, and resources for school administrators, teachers, counselors and support staff to ensure LGBTQIA2S+ youth feel safe at school and their rights are respected.
Objectives include raising awareness of the laws and education codes that protect LGBTQIA2S+ students.
What We Do
Curriculum Guides
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Professional Development
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Conferences
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Response Team
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Latest Articles
Classroom Rainbow Flags
K-12 California LGBTQ+ Education Protection Information for Parents, Students, and Educators
LGBTQ+ Students in California are Always Safe and Supported in Our Schools (Jan. 2025)
Partners
The Safe Schools Project works in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education's School Mental Health Partnership and receives funding from the County of Santa Cruz's Health Services Agency and the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).