Q.U.A.C. is a student-led program that stands for "Queers United, Acting for Community". It was started in 2024 with a grant awarded to Lane Education Service District in partnership with Queer Eugene, through the Oregon Department of Education's Student Success Plan grant.

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It was born from Lane ESD Student Voice in Lane County, indicating that a program like this was needed to support our Lane County queer community. This program is designed to support queer youth- and secondarily staff -in the education system in Lane County.

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​Our work is primarily done through:

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance development and capacity building

• Resource and supports development

• Event establishment and sustainability structures

• Student voice and student-driven learning (curriculum, professional development)

 

24-25 School Year Highlights:

• Lane County Student Listening Report

• GSA meeting support

  • served 25 schools with 68 visits

• Started Pink Party (community dance for middle school)

  • 71 attendees from across Lane County

• Brought back Pink Prom (community dance for high school)

• • 131 attendees from across Lane County

• Supported annual Youth Pride Festival

  • Over 1,000 attendees from the Eugene-metro area

• Created and published Lane County Resource Guides

• Created and published Queer Youth Activities & Supports Guidebook