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Student’s Name
- What name will the student use?
- Is the student using a different name at home? What name is the student using with siblings or other family members?
- Is the student using this name in all school environments or only a few?
Pronouns
- Do we know the pronouns this student wants to use? (Some students may not use pronouns at all. You may also have students who use multiple pronouns.)
- Is the student using these pronouns at home?
- Is the student using these pronouns with siblings or other family members?
- Is the student using these pronouns in all school environments or only a few?
School Database
- Is the student’s name being changed in the school database?
- What is the procedure for this in our district? Who is the school contact person? Who is the district contact person?
- Does the family know this is an option (if the student has affirming family members)?
- Is the student’s gender marker being changed in the school database?
- What is the procedure for this in our district? Who is the school contact person? Who is the district contact person?
- Does the family know this is an option (if the student has affirming family members)?
Family Support
- Does this student have affirming family members?
- Is the student currently affirmed by some adults in their home life, but not all?
- Do appropriate staff know how to communicate with the family while protecting the student’s well-being? Every situation is unique.
- Has the school connected the family to local resources such as a Transgender or Non-Binary Parent Support Group? (Do this only if this is safe for the student. Always ask the student about family dynamics.)
School Support
- Has the school designated one or two primary support people for the student who will check in with them at least once a week?
- Has there been professional development planned for the staff without violating the student’s privacy?
- Are staff aware of policies and procedures to support transgender and non-binary students?
- Are staff aware of anti-bullying/harassment policies?
- Who would follow through and develop a plan if bullying or harassment occurred?
Gendered Facilities and Activities
- Which restroom(s) will the student use?
- Will the student need support around where to change clothes for physical education? What locker room will the student use?
- Will a staff member coordinate supports for field trips and/or overnight school trips?
- Will a staff member support the student in being fully included in gendered sports aligned with their gender identity?