Changes that can be implemented in a school that would require little time, effort, and money:

Resources

     Taylor (2000) asserted that a school’s faculty needs to be provided with basic information on homophobia and the needs of gay students, crisis intervention and violence prevention strategies, and appropriate responses to expressions of homophobia. Staff is crucial to establishing and maintaining a climate where lesbian and gay students feel safe and able to learn. They need to be given the tools to address these topics in schools. Reading books, journals, and periodicals can provide such information. GLSEN agreed that schools should consider training teachers about issues facing the gay community within their school. In-service training, films, guest speakers, and panels can achieve this goal. The National Education Association (NEA) offers its members two workshops for dealing sensitively with colleagues and students. It also responds to requests from its local with referrals on materials, speakers, and additional trainers.