In the past year the topic of LGBTQ youth, particularly transgender students, has dominated news stories and kitchen table conversations in all corners of the country. Decades of research confirms that LGBTQ students face high rates of bullying and emotional distress. This workshop will review the emerging best practices for ensuring legal and practical protections for LGBTQ students, a snapshot of the most recent data on LGBTQ student experiences and build skills for understanding LGBTQ identity and transforming the school climate.