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at Bayard Rustin Way
Allentown, PA 18101-2106

The LGBTQ+ Education Institute


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Core Curriculum

LGBTQ+ 101 – Introductory Concepts, Bias and Acceptance, Pronouns and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language
First class in our certification series.

Course description: Familiarize yourself with terms and other introductory concepts that impact the LGBTQ+ community. Practice the use of pronouns and unlearn biases that impact the LGBTQ+ community.

Recommended for: Groups that want to understand the LGBTQ+ community on a beginner level and groups that wish to ask difficult or uncomfortable questions regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Young learner and other modifications available.


LGBTQ+ 201 – Modern American History, Laws and Policies, Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric
Second class in our certification series.

Course description: Familiarize yourself with LGBTQ+ history, events and culture, and legislation and laws that impact the LGBTQ+ community.

Recommended for: Groups that have a basic understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and want to expand their education. Young learner and other modifications available.


LGBTQ+ 301 – Statistics, Health Needs, PA Health Needs Assessment
Third class in our certification series.

Course description: Understand the impact that history has on LGBTQ+ health disparities. Standard application of prior trainings.

Recommended for: Groups that have a strong understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and wish to create radical change in the spaces they work and occupy. Young learner and other modifications available.

Custom Curriculum

LGBTQ+ Custom Topics – Accreditation, Personalized presentations, Adults only topics, Topics for children
*Accreditation is currently for medical students, medical professionals, social workers etc. Will participate in a 2 hour training and earn Continued Education Units (CEU’s).

Course Description: Topics can be as specific as they need to be. Address any topics related to LGBTQ+ liberation, struggles and culture. Sex positive topics (adults only). Family and Child topics.

Recommended for: CEUs for medical students, healthcare professionals, social workers etc., groups who have experienced a specific event related to LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace, people who are familiar and comfortable around LGBTQ+ spaces and wish to expand their grasp on specific topics related to the LGBTQ+ community. Excellent option for companies that want to help support the LGBTQ+ community.

Workshop or a Training?

Workshop: Clients will learn an accelerated version of our various training sessions for an hour. Clients will have a 5 minute break after the first half hour and a 10 minute Q&A session at the end.
This version of our program is more lecture based. However, there is a shortened activity section.

Training: Clients will learn about LGBTQ+ topics at various levels, for about one and a half to two and a half hours. Clients will be given a 15 minute break after the first hour. There will also be a 15 minute Q&A session at the end.

Accreditation: Medical students, Medical Professionals, Social workers etc. Will participate in a 2 hour training and earn Continued Education Units (CEU’s).

Certification: Clients will complete 101, 201 and 301 to be certified as an LGBTQ+ friendly space.

Additional Information

Certification: Bradbury-Sullivan will certify your organization, group or company as an “LGBTQ+ friendly space”. After completing each step in our certification series, your group will be granted a certificate and window cling. Certifications are valid for 2 years.

Policy Review: Bradbury-Sullivan will create, edit, adjust or modify any anti-discrimination policies for your company, organization or group.

Consulting (Per 1/2 hour): Bradbury-Sullivan will provide support to any group that seeks professional advice and consultation with regards to helping the LGBTQ+ community.

Q&A: Bradbury-Sullivan will facilitate an in person or virtual Q&A session. Groups should come prepared with questions. This service is available for up to an hour.

Recording Fee: Training sessions can be recorded and sent to you and your group for an additional fee.

Speaker Fee: Bradbury-Sullivan has many talented and educated people working at the center. If your company, organization or group wants us to speak at an event this is a perfect option for you.

Pricing and Cost of Service

Service Standard Pricing Nonprofit Pricing Large Group (50+)
LGBTQ+ 101 Workshop: $1,000
Training: $2,000
Workshop: $850
Training: $1,700
Workshop: +$100
Training: +$200
LGBTQ+ 201 Workshop: $1,000
Training: $2,000
Workshop: $850
Training: $1,700
Workshop: +$100
Training: +$200
LGBTQ+ 301 Workshop: $1,000
Training: $2,000
Workshop: $850
Training: $1,700
Workshop: +$100
Training: +$200
LGBTQ+ Custom
Accreditation*
Workshop: $1,250
Training: $2,500
Workshop: $1,000
Training: $2,000
Workshop: +$100
Training: +$200
Certification Series $6,500 $5,500 +$500
Policy Review $1,000 $850 X
Consulting (Per 1/2 hour) $100 $75 X
Q&A $250 $150 X
Recording Fee $100 $50 X
Speaker Fee $500 $300 +$50

Certification Series Outline

Pretest – Clients will complete a Pre-Test to assess how much they currently understand about LGBTQ+ issues.

LGBTQ+ 101 – Clients will complete a 2 hour training.

LGBTQ+ 201 – Clients will complete a 2 hour training.

LGBTQ+ 301 – Clients will complete a 2 hour training.

Post Test – Clients will complete a Post Test to assess how much they have grown since their pre-test. This will determine if your company, group or organization earns certification. Note: 100% of the organization must score at least a 75% in order to pass the Post Test. Members that do not meet the intended goal may retake the Test.

Policy Review – Bradbury-Sullivan will edit, adjust or modify any existing anti-discrimination policies your organization may have. Bradbury-Sullivan will help create policies if necessary. Note: This will serve as a final step towards your accreditation. Once you have been accredited you will have access to all of the recordings and information you have been exposed to throughout the certification process.

Certification Process Pricing Breakdown

Service Description Value / Price
Pre/Post Test Equivalent to 2 Q&A sessions. Used for data and competency towards accreditation. Standard: $500
Nonprofit: $300
LGBTQ+ 101 Interactive training with recordings included. Standard: $2,100
Nonprofit: $1,750
LGBTQ+ 201 Interactive training with recordings included. Standard: $2,100
Nonprofit: $1,750
LGBTQ+ 301 Interactive training with recordings included. Standard: $2,100
Nonprofit: $1,750
Policy Review Bradbury-Sullivan will work with you to develop an appropriate anti-discrimination policy. Standard: $1,000
Nonprofit: $850
Total Package Complete Certification Bundle Discount Standard Total: $7,800 ($6,500 bundled)
Nonprofit Total: $6,400 ($5,500 bundled)

Total Bundled Package Savings: Standard Corporate Savings = $1,300 | Nonprofit Group Savings = $1,100


For questions and scheduling, please contact: BSCEdu@BradburySullivanCenter.org

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Organizations Trained:

  • AARP of Pennsylvania
  • Albright College
  • Allentown Health Bureau
  • Allentown School District
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
  • Camp JCC Lehigh Valley
  • Care Patrol
  • Casa Guadalupe
  • Central York School District
  • Da Vinci Science Center
  • Department of Family Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
  • Discover Lehigh Valley
  • East Stroudsburg University
  • Erie County Department of Health
  • Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program at Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Medical-Surgical Nurses
  • Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors
  • Hillside School
  • Interior School District
  • Jewish Family Services of the Lehigh Valley
  • KidsPeace
  • Lehigh Valley Drug and Alcohol Intake Unit
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County and Northampton County
  • Mid Eastern Association of Peri Anesthesia Nurses
  • Molly’s Restaurant and Bar
  • Muhlenberg College
  • Northampton County Student Assistance Program
  • North Penn Legal Services
  • Northampton County Re-entry Program
  • Oxford School District
  • Palisades School District
  • Peer Star
  • Penn State College of Medicine
  • Penn State University
  • Pennridge School District
  • Pennsylvania Department of Aging Office of the Ombudsman
  • Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
  • Pyramid Healthcare
  • Quakertown School District
  • Recovery Revolution
  • Reading School District
  • Student Nurses Association at Cedar Crest College
  • The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
  • United Friends School
  • United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
  • White Deer Run of Allentown
  • Wildlands Conservancy


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