With this guide, we hope to help school leaders ensure that all students feel safe, seen and capable of success; to ensure that the curriculum is as complete and representative as possible; to ensure that the school climate fosters open and respectful dialogue among all students and staff; and to prepare youth to engage and thrive within our diverse democracy.

Introduction -- About this guide -- Section 1: Policy checkup -- Know Your Students’ Rights -- Anti-bullying/Harassment policies -- Bathroom and Locker Room Access -- Inclusive Sports Policies -- Dress Codes -- Inclusive Sex Education -- An Inclusive and Empowering Environment -- Ask TT: What do I do ifà the community pushes back?-- Section II: Classroom culture -- Be Willing to Learn Essential Terms -- Model Inclusive Pronoun Use -- Facilitate Conversations About Identity With Care -- Challenge Gender Norms -- Ask TT: What do I do ifà my administration isn’t supportive?.-- Section III: Instruction -- Assess Your Texts -- Teach Queer History -- Set Ground Rules -- Lead Discussions With Courage and Care -- Respond to Common Myths With Facts -- Respond to Current Events -- Teach With Intersectionality in Mind -- Teach the Gaps and Silences -- Section IV: Family and community engagement -- Including and Empowering All Families -- Inviting LGBTQ People and Allies Into Your Classroom -- Working With Unaccepting Families -- Ask TT: What do I do ifà a student comes out to me? -- GSAs and Creating Communities Within Poster -- LGBTQ-Inclusive school checklist -- The acronym and beyond -- A glossary of terms..