Gender and Identity Inclusion
Feeling safe, accepted, and valued is essential for all students to succeed and grow into healthy adults. To affirm every student, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is developing targeted supports for girls of color and students who identify as LGBTQ+.

The Department of Gender & Identity Inclusion develops and implements programs and initiatives to support students, guide staff, and inform district planning and decision making.
Mission
The MPS Department of Gender and Identity Inclusion works to ensure that all girls of color and LGBTQ+ students in Milwaukee Public Schools are provided safe, equitable, and inclusive environments and resources that support their holistic development and success.
Vision
Girls of color and LGBTQ+ students in Milwaukee Public Schools feel affirmed and are empowered to grow, learn, thrive, succeed, and be themselves.
Do you have questions or need support?
Students, family members, teachers, and staff are invited to complete this form to receive support, answers, and community connections. All communications through this form are strictly confidential.
Milwaukee LGBTQ+ Community Resources
- B.E.S.T.D
- Children’s Hospital Gender Health Clinic
- Courage House MKE
- Diverse and Resilient
- FORGE
- Froedtert Inclusion Health Clinic
- Hmong American Women’s Association
- Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
- Pathways Counseling Center
- PRISM Program
B.E.S.T.D
Children’s Hospital Gender Health Clinic
Courage House MKE
Diverse and Resilient
FORGE
Froedtert Inclusion Health Clinic
Hmong American Women’s Association
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Pathways Counseling Center
PRISM Program
Resources
- MPS Non-Discrimination Policy
- Request a Safe Space Poster/Decal
- Pride Week of Action - Toolkit
- Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Transgender Policy
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms Support & Services Request Form
Support GII
You can give to GII with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Please follow the link to donate to GII and select "Gender & Identity Inclusion" from the dropdown menu.
More Information
If you have any questions, please contact us at genderinfo@milwaukeepublicschools.org or (414) 777-7864.
