June 2, 2022,
Hello and welcome to the first LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Newsletter. While we have spent months feeling the impacts of recent affirming-education restrictions, and gender-affirming care instability nationwide, ODE Director Colt Gill reminds us that Oregon is committed to honoring and protecting LGBTQ2SIA+ children and young people–and that is something to be proud of. This commitment thrives through ODE’s cross-agency supports such as the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant Program; LGBTQ2SIA+ inclusive Health and Sexuality education standards and Ethnic Studies Social Science standards; provision of free menstrual products in student bathrooms of every gender; civil rights supports; bias incident response; bullying response; non-binary data collection; and Supporting Transgender Students guidance.
We hope you will take time this month to celebrate the LGBTQ2SIA+ students in your lives and honor the history and beauty of Pride month as we work together to support accountable, equitable, and visible LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming school communities for years to come:
In this newsletter, we will share with you some announcements, research, resources, and opportunities for training by ODE, statewide, and national colleagues that may be of interest to you in order to support LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming school communities.
Header photo by Renee Fisher on Unsplash
ODE LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Updates
Apply now: LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Advisory Group!
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is currently seeking applicants for its LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Advisory Group. This group advises ODE on education matters affecting LGBTQ2SIA+ students and families, and its purpose is to address systemic inequities experienced by LGBTQ2SIA+ students through focused investments and community partnerships that align with the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan.
If you are interested in joining the Advisory Group, submit your letter of interest word doc or pdf to the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Coordinator at LGBTQ2SIA.success@ode.oregon.gov by Tuesday June 21st, 2022 by 11:59 p.m.
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What are our next steps for the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Program?
- Thank you to all who participated in the engagement sessions supporting temporary Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant Program. ODE will present permanent OARs for second read and adoption at the June State Board of Education (SBE) Meeting.
- In the months that follow, we will work internally to finalize and release the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant Program RFA, so we may get grant funding out to Oregon communities as soon as possible.
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we set up the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Program. Visit our website for more information and announcements.
LGBTQ2SIA+ News & Resources
ODE is committed to supporting Oregon school districts and education partners to create LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming school communities through a wide range of strategies outlined in the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan. Our collective goal is for all students to feel safe, seen, heard, and valued. Please see below for related news and resources that may be relevant as you consider how to support LGBTQ2SIA+ students and create affirming school communities.
News Stories
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Nonbinary students aren’t reflected in federal civil rights data. That might change., Chalkbeat, May 10, 2022
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Survey of 34,000 LGBTQ+ Youth Underlines the Power of Affirmation and Joy, Them, May 6, 2022
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Few Transgender Children Change Their Minds After 5 Years, Study Finds, New York Times, May 5, 2022
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Support for transgender students in Oregon schools goes beyond Salem-Keizer, Think Out Loud, OPB, April 21, 2022
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What’s Driving the Push to Restrict Schools on LGBTQ Issues?, Ed Week, April 19, 2022
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Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, NPR, March 30, 2022
Resources
LGBTQ2SIA+ Data & Research
We have an important responsibility to reflect the lived experiences of LGBTQ2SIA+ students, staff and school communities in Oregon and in the United States. Below, please find some local and national research and data that tell the stories of young people, especially as it pertains to experiences within educational environments.
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Gender Identity 5 Years After Social Transition, Kristina R. Olson, Lily Durwood, Rachel Horton, Natalie M. Gallagher, Aaron Devor. Pediatrics 2022; 10.1542/peds.2021-056082
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2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Mental Health, The Trevor Project, May 2022
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Oregon Student Health Survey, 2020 Statewide Report, Oregon Health Authority, 2021
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The Evidence for Trans Youth Gender-Affirming Medical Care, Psychology Today, January 24, 2022
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Improving School Climate for Transgender and Nonbinary Youth, GLSEN, November 2021
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The Mental Health and Well-being of LGBTQ Youth who are Intersex, The Trevor Project, December 3, 2021
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20 Years of Data Shows What Works for LGBTQ Students, Edutopia, November 19, 2021
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
The LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan identifies the need for school staff professional development that offer practical skills for supporting LGBTQ2SIA+ students, families, and co-workers. Unless hosted or facilitated by The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), these training opportunities have not been endorsed by ODE, but are being shared as relevant opportunities for education professionals to consider. All trainings are listed in Pacific Time zone unless otherwise noted. Opportunities are free unless otherwise noted.
Local Opportunities
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Pride Month (June), 2022 Oregon Pride Events Listing, Pride Northwest
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Jun. 1-30, 1st Annual 2022 Eastern Oregon Pride Celebration Month, Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL), virtual events
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Jun. 18-19, Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, Portland OR
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Jun. 28, 12pm, Info Session: Gender Diversity in Children and Youth Certificate Program, Lewis & Clark Graduate School
National Opportunities
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Jun. 7, 10-11:30am, All About the I: Intersex Inclusion Webinar, Center of Excellence LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
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Jun. 16, TQA (Trans, Queer, Ally) Pride: Youth and Educator Summit, GLSEN Albuquerque
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Jun. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Foundations of Knowledge & Action: Trans 101, The Transgender Training Institute, Sliding scale fee
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Jun. 27, 9-9:30am, Non-Binary Basics, The Transgender Training Institute, Sliding scale fee
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Jul. 12, 10-11am, All About the I: Panel Discussion on Intersex Intersectionality, Center of Excellence LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
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Jul. 14-15, 8:30am-4:30pm, 2022 Professionals' Symposium, Gender Spectrum, Paid opportunity
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On demand, Lessons from the Field - Supporting Transgender & Nonbinary Students in K-12 Schools, National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, Webinar Recording & Resources
Professional Development Opportunity: Gender Diversity in Children and Youth Certificate Program at Lewis & Clark Graduate School
The first of its kind in the country, the paid Gender Diversity in Children and Youth certificate program will prepare participants to actively engage with the challenges they face in classrooms, school boards, and communities regarding curriculum review/development, policies and practice, and social justice advocacy related to gender diversity in children and youth.
This certificate program is beneficial for anyone in youth serving roles, including: school teachers, administrators, counselors, school board members, PK-12 support service providers, nonprofit employees, attorneys, early-childhood providers, and state and county professionals.
To learn more or apply, register for a virtual info session or visit the website.
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Grants, Job Openings, and Youth Opportunities
Job Opportunity: Oregon Department of Education
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking a Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Plan Coordinator, within the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, will support the development and implementation of the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander State Plan. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing and facilitating the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander State Plan Advisory Group charged with advising on the development and implementation of the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander State Plan, including rulemaking. The coordinator will also monitor and support grant programs associated with the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander State Plan across the P-20 system (early childhood through higher education). Apply on Workday by June 19, 2022.
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Paid LGBTQ+ Youth Survey
The HRC Foundation and University of Connecticut researchers are launching the 2022 Youth Survey to Examine the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth. LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 may participate and be compensated.
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Listserv Submission Process
We welcome your submissions to ODE's LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success ListServ! If you have announcements, job postings, or general questions for your colleagues, you can submit them here. We will consider all submissions on a rolling basis, based on newsletter frequency and alignment with the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan.
Questions? Connections?
Please visit the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success webpage for more information or reach out to the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Coordinator at LGBTQ2SIA.Success@ode.oregon.gov.
Did someone forward you this newsletter? Want to stay connected with LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success at the Oregon Department of Education? Visit our website or subscribe to the ODE LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success ListServ today!
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