November 2, 2022,
November is Transgender Awareness Month. On November 21, 2022, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance. According to the 2020 Oregon Student Health Survey taken by 6th, 8th, and 11th grade students, 8% are transgender, gender-expansive, or questioning. Districts and schools are encouraged to consider the updates and resources in this newsletter as you consider how educators and schools can build legacies of love and support for transgender and gender expansive students during Transgender Awareness Month.
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.
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ODE LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Program Updates
Apply Now: RFA Open for 2022-23 LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant Program will award grantees through June 30, 2023. ODE may choose to extend or renew the contracts into the 2023-25 biennium. The total funds available for this program are $2,000,000 per biennium. Applicants must demonstrate the outcomes of the grant activities are to benefit and serve LGBTQ2SIA+ students and their families, and must implement one or more of the strategies included in the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan and Statute. Final applications are due at 5pm on December 7, 2022.
To learn more, register for the informational webinar on November 9, 2022 from 3:30-5pm. A recording of the webinar will be posted to the ODE website.
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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.
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Districts Need Guidance on Designing Dress Codes That Are Fair to All. It Might Be On the Way, EdWeek, October 28, 2022
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Inclusive Education Benefits All Children, Learning for Justice, Fall Issue, October 2022
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LGBTQ+ Students Report Less Access to Positive Curricular Resources or Supportive Staff, K-12 Dive, October 18, 2022
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COCC Students Provide Safe Space on National Coming Out Day, Central Oregon Daily, October 11, 2022
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Why Pronouns Matter, National Education Association, October 8, 2022
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Gender-affirming Care: What It Is and Why It's Necessary, Learning for Justice, October 3, 2022
Native American Heritage Month Resources: November 2021
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Parenting Two Spirit and Indigiqueer Youth, Paths (Re)membered Project, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), October 20, 2022
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Resources for Teachers, Native American Heritage Month, by the The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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30 Stories for 30 Days of Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, PBS, Asynchronous, November 2021
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.
Data and Research Spotlight: GLSEN Releases 2021 National School Climate Survey Report
The 2021 National School Climate Survey results are in. In October, GLSEN released the updated report from their biennial National School Climate Survey and webinar, taken by students around the country. While the results reiterate what Oregon data has shown us – that schools can be hostile places for LGBTQ2SIA+ students, especially LGBTQ2SIA+ students of color – it also reminds us that supportive educators, school environments, and resources increase the likelihood of academic success, feelings of belonging, and safety in school for LGBTQ2SIA+ students. Some findings of note are included below for districts to consider as they plan supportive actions for this school year:
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Homophobic and negative remarks about gender expression from teachers and staff increased from 2019 to 2021.
- LGBTQ+ students who experienced LGBTQ+-related discrimination at school were three times as likely to miss school due to fear, have lower GPAs, experience increased discipline at school, and have lower self-esteem and school belonging, and higher levels of depression.
- A majority (71.6%) of LGBTQ+ students reported that their classes did not include any LGBTQ+ topics in class.
- In 2021, the percentage of LGBTQ+ students who had a GSA available at their school dropped significantly.
Please review the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan and resources webpage for strategies about supportive practices, inclusive instructional materials, safe and affirming spaces, and more data to consider.
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.
Spots Available: OTTI K-12 Comprehensive Sexuality Education Teacher Training
The Oregon Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) is offering a 4-part virtual teacher training series on K-12 comprehensive sexuality education, developed in partnership with ODE, ODHS, OHA, and local partners across Oregon. Questions? Please email ode.sexed@state.or.us.
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- Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Healthy Sexuality in K-12, Nov. 7, 3:30-5:30
- Module 2: Sexuality Education as Violence & Child Abuse Prevention, Nov. 9, 3:30-5:30
- Module 3: Making Sex Ed More Affirming and Inclusive, Nov. 14, 3:30-5:30
- Module 4: Putting it All Together: Teaching Skills Practice, Nov. 16, 3:30-5:30
External Events, Trainings, and Conferences
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Nov 1-3, 3-5pm, AMAZE SexEdCon 2022: Innovation, Resilience, and Progress, Amaze.org; free, virtual conference for K-12 comprehensive sexuality educators
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Nov. 5, 8:30am, Creating Gender Inclusive Schools, Welcoming Schools Educator Webinar Series, $40 fee with group discounts available
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Nov. 9, 12-1:15pm, Including Trans Topics Across K-12 Curriculum, The Transgender Training Institute, Sliding scale fee
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Nov. 10, 3:30-5pm, Intro to Intersex Identities, My Future-My Choice, Oregon Department of Human Services; See flyer for info and future workshops.
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Nov. 10-13, Uplift Virtual Youth Summit, Youth Era; Now registering youth for scholarships for Oregon youth, ages 14-19.
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Nov. 15, 12-1pm, Walking Between Worlds: Border Identity Stress & Resilience Among LGBTQ+ Populations Who Defy Dichotomies, Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE); CEUs and CMEs are available for both live and recorded webinars
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Nov. 19, 8:30am, Embracing All Families, Welcoming Schools Educator Webinar Series, $40 fee with group discounts available
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Dec. 1, 3:30-5pm, Asexuality, My Future-My Choice, Oregon Department of Human Services; See flyer for info and future workshops.
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Webinar Recording, Disparities Among LGBTQ People with Disabilities, Mount Sinai Office for Diversity and Inclusion; Honoring Disability Awareness Month, October 2022
Commemoration Dates & Events
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November 1-31, Transgender Awareness Month
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November 1-31, Native American Heritage Month
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Central Oregon Community College Events
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University of Oregon Events
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Nov. 9, 8-8:30am, Young Portrait Explorers Virtual Event, National Portrait Gallery, for kids ages 3-6, Caregivers, and Educators
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Nov. 9, 10am, Healthy Native Youth Highlights & Resources, Community of Practice with Healthy Native Youth
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Nov. 9, 3:30-5pm, A Native History of the American Revolution, Smithsonian Associates, Paid online event
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Nov. 11, 5:30-8pm, NAYA Family Center 19th Annual Gala & Auction, In-person and virtual options, Paid event
Grants, Job Openings, and Youth Opportunities
Paid Youth Opportunity
Nov. 10-13, Uplift Virtual Youth Summit, Youth Era; Students receive a $75 stipend for participation and a chance to win a PS5. Now registering youth for scholarships for Oregon youth, ages 14-19. Students will learn how to identify signs of distress, practice listening and self care skills, identify strengths, build resilience, and counter issues like bullying and youth suicide.
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Survey Opportunity: GLSEN LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study
Survey opportunity for LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers and youth ages 13+ with at least one LGBTQ+ parent or caregiver. You can help GLSEN, Family Equality, and COLAGE inform education policymakers and the public about what’s really going on in our nation’s schools for families like yours by completing the LGBTQ+ Families and Schools Study Survey. Participants have a chance to win one of 20 $50 e-gift cards—and will be helping Family Equality, COLAGE, and GLSEN better inform policymakers and the general public about your experiences with the school system. The survey is completely anonymous and should only take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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The U.S. Trans Survey is Now Open for People Ages 16 and Up
The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, the largest survey ever devoted to the lives and experiences of trans and nonbinary people, is available in English and Spanish. The USTS provides much-needed information to help the public understand the lives and experiences of transgender people in the United States and the disparities that many transgender people face. The survey will be live from October 19-November 21, 2022, for trans and nonbinary people ages 16+ in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
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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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