Schools

on
LGBTQIA+
What does LGBTQIA+ stands for?

LGBTQIA stands for

lesbians, gays, bisexual,
transgender, queer,
intersexual, asexual, and
many more. These terms are
used to describe a person’s
sexual orientation or gender
identity.
How accepting are school right now
for the LGBTQIA+ community?
3 Main Points
● Schools are lacking support for their
LGBTQIA+ students
● Teachers find it hard to communicate
to their students on topics about
sexuality
● Lacking of professional development
on how to address LGBT issues and
harassment in schools
What are their programs?
● Providing training for district and school staff to ensure
that health curricula are inclusive of and relevant to LGBT
students.
● Supporting schools in establishing GSAs and safe and
supportive environments for LGBT youth.
● Linking schools to community organizations that provide
sexual health services for LGBT youth.
● Developing resources to help school staff understand the
special concerns and needs of LGBT youth.
Interviewees answers
Interviewee No. 1
There are still some schools that prohibits the members of lgbtq
with their gender and identity expression such as; the sectarian
institutions. But based on my insights especially on the public
institutions they have lgbt organization/club in their schools which
allow their students to have safe spaces and be able to express
themselves aligned with the equality that they are advocating for.
Moreover cross dressing and wearing of make up is slowly being
accepted, One of the Example was the university of the philippines
they allowed the students to use their screen names, but it would
take a lot more to further have a discrimination free community. i
think, in terms of program, there is none.
Interviewee No. 2
Marisol D., a 21-year-old transgender woman

When I was in high school, there was a teacher

who always went around and if you had long
hair, she would call you up to the front of the
class and cut your hair in front of the students.
That happened to me many times. It made me
feel terrible: I cried because I saw my
classmates watching me getting my hair cut
Interviewee No. 3
In the school community, since the generation is a bit different in the
perception of the LGBTQIA+ compared to past generations. I can say that
LGBTQIA+ are more welcomed and accepted in the school community but
still they are encouraged to follow the rules and regulations set by the
school's administration. Also, those in the school community respects each
other regardless of age, gender, and other aspects. There might be cases
of some discrimination and bullying but due to spreading a awareness and
campaigning for gender equality majority have started to accept those
who belong in the LGBTQIA+ community. In terms of programs, I haven't
yet encountered that promotes this since I am enrolled in a Catholic
School. However, I think there are no programs held because the school
taught us good moral values which makes us live together in harmony and
peace.
5 Things You Can Do to Support
Your LGBTQ Students
1. Post Safe Space Signs
2. Start and LGBTQ Organization
at your School
3. Stand Up Against Homophobia
4. Integrate LGBTQ Topics into the
Curriculum
5. Pursue Professional
Development
School and district leaders, educators, and
school staff have a significant opportunity and
responsibility to create learning environments
in which all students can thrive and achieve
their full educational potential.
Policies to support LGBTQIA+
students
● Accept the gender identity that each
student
● Evaluate all gender-based activities, rules,
policies, and practices
● Ensure that dress codes are gender-neutral
● Prohibit bullying and harassment of students
on any basis
Schools and districts have a significant opportunity and responsibility to ensure
policies and practices that create safe and inclusive learning environments for all
students. From adopting comprehensive non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies,
to creating restorative approaches to discipline, including and particularly LGBTQ
students, have the opportunity to learn and succeed in school.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
Antenor, Mitchelle
Austria, Nicole Kyle
De Asis, Angel
Moñero, Moore Roger
Necesario, Ma. Luisa
Pineda, Frenie Rose