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)
• Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth: Recommendations For Schools (Transgender Law Center)
• 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)
• Transgender Student Rights (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