Gender Support
Aligning with CREC’s statement of Diversity and Inclusion, “...While at CREC Magnet Schools, staff and students commit to affirm and honor the lived experiences of others…,” CREC schools and programs have the goal of creating and sustaining safe, inclusive, respectful, and healthful environments for all students.
DID YOU KNOW…
CREC is committed to ensuring that all students experience a safe and supportive environment while at school. CREC works closely with students, parents/guardians, and school staff to create a shared understanding of how a student’s gender-related needs will be accounted for at school. Students and families are encouraged to reach out to a member of their school's support team to develop a plan for how to meet the student’s individual needs.
If you need help ensuring your chosen name and gender are recognized and respected at school, please speak with a trusted staff member.
School Support Teams
CREC schools are staffed with school counselors, social workers, and administrators committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student. To connect with a school support team member, please reach out to your school’s main office or visit your school’s website for contact information.
Resources
- The Trevor Project - "Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else." - The Trevor Project
- GLAD Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Connecticut (September 2018) - What are my rights as a public school student? As a student in foster care? Additional legal resources and mental health resources, plus ways to contact youth groups
- GLAD Want to Know Your Rights as an LGBTQ Student? - Rights of public and private school students inside and outside of school, plus steps to take if you are being bullied or harassed
- 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 their understanding of gender and consider the implications that evolving views have for each of us." - Gender Spectrum
- GLSEN Supporting Trans and GNC Students - Think of this source like a link tree. It has so many links and resources that it is a good starting place for anyone who wants to learn more about Trans issues and is willing to take the time to dive in.
- Human Rights Campaign Advice for Transgender and Non-Binary Students Heading Back to School - Advice on a range of school-related topics from other TGNC people and HRC staff members.
- Students - Know Your Rights, ACLU and GLSEN
- Human Rights Campaign, A Parent's Quick Guide For In-School Transitions: Empowering Families and Schools to Support Transgender and Non-Binary Students
- Q Plus - Uplifting and Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth - "We work to create more youth accessible spaces, uplift youth voices, and empower queer youth. Our overall goal is to create space for queer youth to be authentically and entirely themselves." - Q Plus