Whole Child Supports
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
Join GLSEN Northeast Ohio Co-Chairs Gary DiBianca and Karen Tollafield as they discuss how to make schools safer for ALL students by meeting the needs of LGBTQ+ students.
This one hour session explores these topics:
- the language around sexual orientation and gender identity
- the best practices for meeting the needs of transgender and gender
non-conforming students
- GLSEN’s research and 5 recommendations for making schools safer for all
students
- how to be the best educator advocate for LGBTQ+ students
- the importance of having positive representations of LGBTQ+ people in school curricula
Learn More at: GLSEN.org
Understanding the Needs of LGBTQ+ Students and Those Who are Perceived to Be:
IT AFFECTS EVERYBODY
GLSEN Northeast Ohio’s 1 hour Educator Professional Development Webinar for Stark County Educators:
Stark County Educational Service Center Educator CEU's and Attendance Certificates are available upon completion of the webinar and completion of the brief post-survey at the end of the webinar.
Interested in Starting a GSA?
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Contact patti.fetzer@starkesc.org for additional resources and support.
Ohio Department of Education defines vulnerable youth as, "students who often encounter challenges in receiving a quality and equitable education. Vulnerable youth may face many barriers, including traumatization, high mobility, and undiagnosed behavioral and health conditions."
This includes the following populations:
Students with disabilities
English Learners
Foster Care
Migrant Education
Homeless Students
Justice Involved
Military
LGBTQ+
The Stark County ESC is a participant in The Ohio State University Family Engagement Center's Family & Community Liaison Partnership Project. The goal of this project is to increase district capacity to serve our most vulnerable populations.