The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) invites all TK-12th grade educators, TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment), instructional coaches, and district/school site administrators to the Understanding Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression 101 Online Course. It is important to note that participants can sign up anytime between May and October and that they can complete the course at any point between the dates.
•Defining sex assigned at birth, gender expression, and gender identity
•How to offer support to LGBTQ+ students on campus
•Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students
•Importance of raising awareness on school campuses on LGBTQ+ issues
PLEASE NOTE:
-AB 5 Safe and Supportive Schools (2023): Requires schools serving 7-12 in California to provide staff training to support LGBTQ+ pupils. It would require LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for teachers and other certificated employees, as specified. The bill would require each local educational agency to maintain records documenting the training, as provided. The bill would require the department to monitor compliance with the training requirement as part of the department’s annual compliance monitoring of state and federal programs.
-Upon completion of this course, two (2) graduate-level semester units will be available through the University of the Pacific for a fee.
Course Runs: May 1, 2024 to December 1, 2024
Location: Online via Canvas Asynchronous: Self-Paced
Audience: TK-12th grade Educators, TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, and District Level Administrators
Fee: $49 (Teams of 4 or more: $39 per person) *Pre-Service Teachers, Induction, or Interns: $29
