Resources
General Resources
- Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
- Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Affirming School Environment for Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
(June 2023)
- Note: The information below was released on July 20, 2015. A legal update and best practices framework document was released on June 12, 2023.
Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students(7/20/15)
- Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Affirming School Environment for Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
- NYS Center for School Safety Dignity Act Resources
- Online Resource for School Counseling and Other Staff Regarding Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying (10/2019)
- Dignity Act Coordinator poster (resource for school display)
- (10/24/17)
- Dear Colleagues Letter From Commissioner Elia Regarding U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Joint Guidance to School Districts Regarding Transgender Students
- (5/25/16)
- Dignity Act Information Quick Guide (updated 9/7/22)
- A Resource and Promising Practices Guide for School Administrators & Faculty
(Updated 12/17)
- Social Emotional Learning Resources
- StopBullying.gov
, US Department of Education, includes resources for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and community, guidance, and much more
- Dear Colleague Letter from U.S. Department of Education (12/15); Resources for Creating Safe and Supportive School Environments
Policy Resources
- Understanding the CROWN Act
- October 2021
- Guidance for Local Implementation
to assist schools, districts and BOCES in local implementation of the Dignity Act.
- Guidance for Updating Codes of Conduct
to assist schools, districts and BOCES in updating their Codes of Conduct in accordance with the amended Dignity Act.
- Dignity Act Implementation Self-Assessment Tool
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights - Federal Laws and Resources
- Dear Colleague Letter on Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010)
Curriculum Resources
Last Updated:
July 17, 2023