NYS PTANYS PTA Appoints LGBTQ+ Consultant
In increased support for our LGBTQ+ students, families and educators, NYS PTA has appointed a NEW Governance Team position – LGBTQ+ Consultant. This leader will work with our LGBTQ+ Caucus and our Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Standing Committee to increase support, education, and advocacy on LGBTQ+ issues, initiatives and programs.
PTA Resources
Every Child In Focus Leadership Series: LGBTQ
Every Child in Focus: LGBTQ Month Resources
NYS PTA Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Resources
NYS PTA Position Paper (2017): Affirming LGBTQ Youth and Families
Relevant State Education and Other Resources
- NYS Education Department Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (PDF)
- NYS Education Department: School-based Interventions to Improve the Wellbeing of Students, with a focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Youth
- Office of Children and Family Services Resources for LGBTQ Children and Youth
- Office of Children and Family Services Resources for Parents, Families, and Foster Families of LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ Caucus Launches at the 2017 NYS PTA Annual Convention!
At the 2017 Annual Convention, NYS PTA Launched a new LGBTQ Caucus! 
Co-President of the Long Island Gay PTA, Ashley Sarrantonio and Buffalo-area teacher Nicholas Azzarella joined NYS PTA Legislation Coordinator Susanne Smoller discussing ways NYS PTA, and all families can further support LGBTQ youth and families.
The NYS PTA LGBTQ+ Caucus continues to work on critical issues facing students, families and educators.
Community Resources
The NYS LGBT Heath and Human Services Network
PFLAG: Parents, Families, Friends and Allies United with GLBT People
Guide to Completing the FAFSA for LGBT Families
Legislation/Government Information
NY State Association of Counties
NY State Department of Education
NY State Office of the Comptroller
Federal Legislation Information
