Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form

Resume Later

In order to be able to resume this form later, please enter your email and choose a password.

Your Email:

A Password:

Confirm Password:

Page 1

CONFIDENTIAL - Gender Communication Plan

This document supports the necessary planning for a student to communicate a change in one or more aspects of their commonly assumed gender status with members of the school community. Its purpose is to identify the specific nature of that communication, and to create the most favorable conditions accordingly. The plan identifies the various actions that will be taken by the student, school, family, or other support providers in the process. See the Gender Support Plan for a comprehensive approach to accounting for and supporting a student's authentic gender at school.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The online Gender Communication Plan allows you and your team to save and resume filling out the plan at any time. This allows you to share the plan among team members as needed. When you “save and resume” the form, you will be asked for an email and password. When those are entered, you will receive an email with a link to continue the form. The team leader can then forward that email and password to any team member, who can sign in (using the team leader’s email address) and continue filling out the form.

When the Plan is finished, click "Review" and you will be directed to a page with all of your responses. From this page you may edit, download and/or print the completed plan. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CLICK "CONFIRM" TO SUBMIT YOUR PLAN. IF YOU DO CLICK CONFIRM, USE YOUR BROWSERS BACK BUTTON TO GO BACK TO YOUR COMPLETED FORM.

School/District

Today's Date

Student's Preferred Name

Student's Legal Name

Student's Gender

Assigned Sex at Birth

Student Grade Level

Date of Birth

Siblings?/Grade Level

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s)/Relation to the Student

What does the student wish to communicate about their gender (change in identity, expression, etc)?

How urgent is the student's need? Is the child currently experiencing distress regarding their gender?

PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT

Are guardians aware of student's gender status? Yes/no? Level of support?

If support is low, what considerations must be accounted for in implementing this plan?

INITIAL PLANNING MEETING

When will the initial meeting take place?

Where will it occur?

Who will be the members of the team supporting the student's communication? Include student, parent(s), school staff, and/or anyone else involved.

COMMUNICATION DETAILS: WHAT IS THE STUDENT'S IDEAL SCENARIO?

What is the information that the student wishes to convey? (be as specific as possible)

What requests are being made of others (new name, pronouns, use of facilities, etc)?

Imagine the process goes exactly as the student wishes. What does it look/sound like? Describe how this information will be shared (i.e. a lesson about gender combined with announcement from teacher(s); an assembly where student will share information; a written communication; etc.). Be as specific as possible about what occur

With whom and when will this information be shared?

With peers in the student's class only With peers in the student's grade level With some/all students at school (specify below)Other (specify below)

Date(s) for when this information will be shared (for each category selected above)

Some/all students explanation

Other

Who will lead the lessons/activities framing the student's announcement?

Describe the lessons/activities:

Will the student be present for the lesson/sharing of info about their gender? If yes, what role will the student want to play in the process?

Will the parent(s) be present for the lesson/sharing of info about their gender? If yes, what role, if any will they want to play in the process?

Once the information is shared, what parameters/expectations will be set regarding approaching the student?

Other notes, considerations, or questions

Page 2

KEY DECISIONS PRIOR TO STUDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Training for School Staff

Will there be a specific training about this student's gender with school staff? If yes, when?

Who will conduct the training?

Describe the content of the training:

Other questions/notes:

Parent Information Night/Class Meeting with Parents About Gender Diversity

Will there be specific training for parents of students in the student's class? If so, when?

Describe the content of the training:

Other questions/notes:

Communications with Other Families

Will any information be shared with other families about the student's gender? If so, with whom (families in child's grade, whole school, other (specify)?

Who will be responsible for creating this communication?

When will it be sent?

How will it be distributed?

What specific information will be shared? (see sample letters here)

Other questions/notes:

Identifying and Enlisting Parent Allies

Are there any parents/adults in the community you would like to enlist in support of the student's communication? List any here

Who will approach them, and when?

What role would you want them to play? What would you like them to communicate to others?

Other questions/notes:

Identifying and Enlisting Peer Allies

Are there other students you would like to enlist in support of the student's communication? List any here

Who will approach them and when?

What would you like them to communicate to other students?

Other questions/notes:

Page 3

POSSIBLE ACTIONS AFTER COMMUNICATION TAKES PLACE

Does the student currently have a Gender Support Plan? If so, what (if anything)
needs to be modified?

What steps will be taken following the communication to check on the student’s status/well-being?

Other questions/notes:

TIMELINE

For each of the following that will take place, list the responsible lead person and date:

Initial Planning Meeting (Lead/Date)

Lessons/Activities with Other Students (Lead/Date)

Staff Training (Lead/Date)

Parent Classroom Information Night (Lead/Date)

Communication with Other Families (Lead/Date)

Identifying and Enlisting Parent Allies (Lead/Date)

Identifying and Enlisting Peer Allies (Lead/Date)

List any other follow-up or action items emerging from this meeting (list each item/lead person/date)

Additional Questions/Considerations

Click "Review" to edit, download and/or print your completed plan. YOU DO NOT NEED TO "CONFIRM" YOUR PLAN. IF YOU DO CLICK "CONFIRM," USE YOUR BROWSERS BACK BUTTON TO GO BACK TO YOUR COMPLETED PLAN.

Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form

Contact Information