Compiled by Shelley R. Hart

As a school psychologist, you are charged with the task of bringing together individuals to support the needs of all students, particularly those in the LGBTQI2-S* community. Use this printed, plastic-coil bound collection with district leaders and parents to understand their experiences, address challenges, and effect change.

Compiled resources are broken into four parts:

• Safe schools for LGBTQ youth;
• Sexual development, gender development, and disclosure experiences;
• Risks for sexual minority youth; and
• Advocacy action steps.

Use the articles, research, and position papers in this compilation to:

• Advocate for and create a safe, supportive school environment for LGBTQ youth in your district;
• Communicate with parents and other support staff about transgender and gender-diverse youth;
• Differentiate between biological sex and gender identity;
• Learn from disclosure and diagnosis experiences of LGBTQ and intersex students;
• Identify and address potential mental health concerns;
• Assess suicide risk for sexual minority youth; and
• Understand the prevalence of bullying and school victimization.

Sample Resource
Table of Contents

*In the above acronym, 2-S refers to Two-Spirit, referencing the Indigenous American culture with regards to gender identity.