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This series identifies strategies, action items, and resources to build relationships and advocacy with LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and communities. See also Resources for  Teachers and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth.  \nSupportive administrators set the tone for creating and maintaining safe and inclusive school climates for all students, staff, families, and visitors. When administrators model welcoming and inclusive practices, they increase connectedness amongst staff and students, improve school climate, and positively impact academic achievement for students. Administrators should address questions and cultural differences when introducing LGBTQIA+ resources to families.  \nHow administrators can support teachers  \n• Set clear expectations that teachers and staff should treat transgender and non-binary students with respect, including honoring students’ pronouns and names and normalizing the use of gender neutral language.  \n• Prioritize professional development and resources that focus on creating inclusive learning environments where LGBTQIA+ students feel safe and welcome.  \n• Provide training to all staff members on how to effectively prevent and intervene in bullying, cyber bullying, harassment, and harmful or hurtful language.  \nSupporting LGBTQIA+ Communities in Schools Copyright © 2023. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. All rights reserved. 1  \nHow administrators can support students  \n• Use language that reflects the students’ name, pronouns, and gender identity. Be sure to inquire when and where it is appropriate to use names and pronouns, as students may be“out” at school but not at home.  \n• Confirm student permission before sharing aspects of their identity with others within the school. Be transparent about what you can and cannot keep private.  \n• Include LGBTQIA+ students in conversations about issues that affect them.  \n• Make resources and support for LGBTQIA+ youth readily available for students who need them.  \n• Ensure that resources for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families are accessible (e.g., written in multiple languages, acknowledge cultural backgrounds, etc.) .  \nHow administrators can support the school community  \n• Set and reinforce a vision and mission statement that is welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ students.  \n• Assess, strengthen, and monitor school climate on a regular and ongoing basis using focus groups, school climate surveys, and other qualitative data.  \n• Ensure that anti-bullying and harassment policies identify protections for LGBTQIA+ students.  \n• Where possible, update state student management systems to change names for nonbinary or trans students. If you’re unable, ensure any rosters are modified to exclude the student’s former (“dead”) name.  \n• Create culturally responsive learning opportunities to educate families and community members about gender identity and sexual orientation. Consider different cultures’perceptions of gender identity and sexual orientation when designing and implementing learning opportunities.  \nHow administrators can support the school district and beyond  \n• Learn terminology related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.  \n• Research your state laws that affect LGBTQIA+ students.  \n• Advocate for district policies that support LGBTQIA+ students, especially transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming students.  \n• Advocate for curricula that is inclusive of and uplifts the LGBTQIA+ community.  \n• Support school naming initiatives that honor legacies of LGBTQIA+ activists and leaders.  \nSupporting LGBTQIA+ Communities in Schools Copyright © 2023. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. 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