Gender Identity

Gender Diversity: An educational website which "increases the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions."

Gender Spectrum: "Gender Spectrum’s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth. To accomplish this, we help families, organizations, and institutions increase understandings of gender and consider the implications that evolving views have for each of us."

Gender Unicorn: Popular infographic to explain gender diversity

Gender Pronouns: What are gender pronouns, how to ask someone for their pronouns, and respecting someone's pronouns

Gender Inclusive Language: Helpful language for talking about gender.

Trevor Support Project: "A place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!" Information and support is available through the website, phone line, chat, or texts.

Welcoming Schools: "Welcoming Schools, a project of the HRC Foundation, is a comprehensive approach to improving school climate in elementary school environments with training, resources and lessons encouraging educators and families to:

• Embrace family diversity

• Develop LGBTQ-inclusive schools

• Prevent bias-based bullying and gender stereotyping

• Support transgender and gender-expansive students"

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Webpage on Gender Identity: "Guidance for Massachusetts Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity"