Supportive Environments

LGBTQ Inclusivity

What is a Gay Straight Alliance?
Watch the video.
Back-to-School Guide for Creating LGBT-Inclusive Environments

How to form a GSA

SAFE SPACE KIT: A Guide to Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in Your School
Bullying of LGBT Youth and Those Perceived to Have Different Sexual Orientations
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Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All 
Bullying and LGBT Youth
New Study: Rates of
Anti-LGBTQ School Bullying at
'Unprecedented High'
Creating an LGBT-Inclusive School Climate
Check out more resources on our LGBTQ Information page
Understanding LGBTQ+Identity:
A Toolkit for Educators
LGBT Youth Resources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Legal Guidelines Regarding the Equal Access Act and the Recognition of Student-led Noncurricular Groups

Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
July 2015
A.G. Schneiderman And State Education Commissioner Elia Issue Reminder That New York State Protects Transgender Students  February 2017
State Education Commissioner Elia and A.G. Schneiderman Remind Schools That New York State Protects Transgender Students  February 2018
Creating Safe Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth
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Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools

Guidance Documents

Learning About Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression
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