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Laying groundwork is one of the keys to success when embracing family diversity, avoiding gender stereotyping, and ending bullying and name-calling in K-5 learning environments.

Before you begin, consider the level of support among the parent/guardian community, the administration and the educators. Building the foundation for a welcoming school requires community support and much effort to build this support.

When beginning this work, ask yourself these questions:

• Do you need to hold events in your school community on family diversity or bullying and name-calling?
• Do you need to plan social events with the goal of building community where everyone feels welcome?
• Do you need to have more one-on-one conversations with parents and guardians? Teachers? Administrators?

Creating a safe and welcoming school for all children and families takes many people – from administrators to educators and staff to parents and guardians. You don’t have to – and shouldn’t – do this work alone.