Policies And Practices For LGBTQ+Students In Public Schools

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This course is a study of evolving policy issues related to students in the public schools who identify as LGBTQ+ or whose parents identify as LGBTQ+, as well as human resources issues for LGBTQ+ -identifying employees. The role of the superintendent in ensuring an inclusive and safe environment for all students and staff, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+, will be emphasized. The influence of gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation in public school curricular and extracurricular experiences will be explored, along with cultural influences that shape policies pertaining to LGBTQ+ students and staff in public schools.