Golisano Children's Hospital / Adolescent Medicine / Gender Health Services / Resources For Schools For Schools It is important, for the wellbeing of children and teens who are dealing with gender identity issues, to build and maintain a successful support system. That system includes the families, educators and professionals in their lives. These resources offer insight and information about your role in that system. Administrative Resources Model District Policy on Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (GLSEN) Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition Policy Committee - Best Practices for Serving Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students in Schools Fact Sheet: Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Youth in Schools (Sylvia Rivera Law Project) Schools In Transition A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools (National Center for Lesbian Rights NCLR) Gender Affirming and Inclusive Athletics Participation (GLSEN) Guidelines for Creating Policies for Transgender Children in Recreational Sports (Transgender Law & Policy Institute) Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students Educator Resources Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (NYSED) Supporting Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Students: Webinar Series (GLSEN) The Gender Spectrum: What Educators Need to Know (Pride Education Network) Educator Resources: Educator Guides, LGBT Inclusive Curriculum, and Lesson Plans (GLSEN) Welcoming Schools (HRC) Student Resources Out, Safe, and Respected and Bending the Mold: An Action Kit for Transgender Youth (Lambda Legal) Know Your Rights: A Guide for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (GLSEN) Gay Straight Alliance Network Where’s the “T” in GSA? Making your Student Club Trans-Inclusive (GLSEN) National Organizations These organizations focus on school-based education and advocacy for transgender and gender nonconforming youth. Trans Student Equality Resources Gender Spectrum