School Resources for the LGBT community
School is somewhere students should feel welcomed and safe. Many students of the LGBT community don't fit in at school or may not have a lot of friends who understand how they live their lives. Schools should provide groups and activities for everyone to be informed and involved.
Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs (GSAs)
GSA’s are a great way to educate students about diversity and support LGBT students.
Remember that a GSA club is no different than any other student club and cannot be subjected to any extra regulations.
Get Started Empower GSA members to educate their peers by providing venues for communication (e.g., airtime during the daily announcements, a wall on which to hang posters or a school assembly).
Inclusive Leaders and Allies
Leaders who promote a safe and inclusive environment are essential in creating a positive school climate, and they should be rewarded accordingly.
Publicly praise staff members who actively promote an inclusive environment. This practice both affirms their positive action and creates a culture in which other staff members are unafraid to be allies to LGBT and gender-nonconforming students.
Get Started At end-of-the-year award ceremonies, present special “Diversity Leader” certificates to educators who actively promoted an inclusive school environment throughout the year.
Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs (GSAs)
GSA’s are a great way to educate students about diversity and support LGBT students.
Remember that a GSA club is no different than any other student club and cannot be subjected to any extra regulations.
Get Started Empower GSA members to educate their peers by providing venues for communication (e.g., airtime during the daily announcements, a wall on which to hang posters or a school assembly).
Inclusive Leaders and Allies
Leaders who promote a safe and inclusive environment are essential in creating a positive school climate, and they should be rewarded accordingly.
Publicly praise staff members who actively promote an inclusive environment. This practice both affirms their positive action and creates a culture in which other staff members are unafraid to be allies to LGBT and gender-nonconforming students.
Get Started At end-of-the-year award ceremonies, present special “Diversity Leader” certificates to educators who actively promoted an inclusive school environment throughout the year.