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Jarvis Marlow-McCowin Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Education Coordinator Corning Incorporated Office of Racial Equality & Social Unity Elmira City School District 607-735-3034 (office)

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https://www.millenniumschool.org/

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https://brightmorningteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CFE-Rubric.pdf#:~:text=The%20Equity%20Rubric%20The%20Rubric%20This%20tool%20names,inputs.%20Many%20of%20these%20indicators%20address%20teacher%20behavior.

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LGBTQ+ Youth - Suicide Prevention Center NY (preventsuicideny.org)

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Upcoming Webinars

Title: Best Practices for Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children and Youth

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 13, 10:30am-11:15am ET

Description: This virtual 30-minute presentation will provide helpful tips on working with families and other caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth. Some families may struggle to understand their child or youth's sexual orientation or gender identity. Some may fear rejection from their own communities or fear of what the future may hold for their family. During this session, attendees will hear about the importance of family support, strategies for helping families process their feelings, and promising programs that are making strides towards creating evidence-based programs for families of LGBTQ+ youth. The 30 minute presentation will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
Learning Objectives:

1. Learners will hear about the importance of family acceptance for LGBTQ+ children and youth

2. Learners will gain tools, such as cultural humility principles and promising practices, for working with the families of LGBTQ+ children and youth

3. Learners will leave with an understanding of important dynamics such as deep culture and family fear of discrimination that are important elements when working with families effectively.

Presenter: Dr. Angela Weeks is the Project Director for the National Quality Improvement Center on Tailored Services, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ2S Children and Youth in Foster Care. As part of this work, she has helped design, implement, and evaluate 15 different programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families experiencing foster care. She also leads the Center of Excellence for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity for the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at University of Maryland, School of Social Work.

- Click here to view the recorded webinar (The passcode to access the webinar is Km.+3e2^)

- Click here to view the slides from the presentation

Title: Responding When A Youth Discloses Their LGBTQ Identity

Date & Time: Monday, November 1, 10:00am-10:45am ET

Description: During this 30-minute session, attendees will learn strategies for responding when a student discloses their sexual orientation and gender identity. The discussion will include ways to respond and what to do with the information once you know it. The 30 minute presentation will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A.

- Click here to view the recorded webinar.

- Click here to view the slides from the presentation.
Learning Objectives:

1. Hear about the importance of affirming responses to disclosure

2. Learn examples of responses they could use when an LGBTQ+ youth tells them their identity

3. Learners will leave with guidance on what to do with the information after is it disclosed

Presenter: Dr. Angela Weeks is the Project Director for the National Quality Improvement Center on Tailored Services, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ2S Children and Youth in Foster Care. As part of this work, she has helped design, implement, and evaluate 15 different programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families experiencing foster care. She also leads the Center of Excellence for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity for the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at University of Maryland, School of Social Work.

Title: Creating Safety Plans With LGBTQ+ Youth

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 8, 10:00-10:45am ET

Description: This 30-minute session will provide attendees information on safety planning with LGBTQ+ youth. Safety planning is a protective measure that can be done with youth in a variety of situations from disclosing their identities to others to engaging in sex-segregated activities. This includes how to assess support, challenges, and tools that can help youth cope through difficult times. The 30 min presentation will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A
Learning Objectives:

1. Learn when a safety plan is needed

2. Learn how to assess a young person's concerns for a variety of situations

3. Learn to explore the young person's network of support

4. Learn to develop a strong safety plan

Presenter: Dr. Angela Weeks is the Project Director for the National Quality Improvement Center on Tailored Services, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ2S Children and Youth in Foster Care. As part of this work, she has helped design, implement, and evaluate 15 different programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families experiencing foster care. She also leads the Center of Excellence for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity for the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at University of Maryland, School of Social Work.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-safety-plans-with-lgbtq-youth-tickets-186960633287?keep_tld=1
Title: LGBTQ+ Affirming School Practices

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 26, 11-11:45am ET
Learning Objectives:
Description: This 30-minute session will provide guidance on what types of school policies and strategies can be implemented to help promote and build an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ young people. The presentation will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A.

1. Learn about the current school climate and why affirming environments is important

2. Learn how to asses the current school climate

3. Learn methods of accountability

4. Learn creative school campaigns

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lbgtq-affirming-school-practices-tickets-186974183817?keep_tld=1
Presenter: Dr. Angela Weeks is the Project Director for the National Quality Improvement Center on Tailored Services, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ2S Children and Youth in Foster Care. As part of this work, she has helped design, implement, and evaluate 15 different programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families experiencing foster care. She also leads the Center of Excellence for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity for the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at University of Maryland, School of Social Work.

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LGBTQ+ Youth - Suicide Prevention Center NY

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Title: Best Practices for Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children and Youth Date & Time: Wednesday, October 13, 10:30am-11:15am ET Description: This virtual 30-minute presentation will provide helpful tips on working with families and other caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth. Some families may struggle to understand their child or youth's sexual orientation or gender identity.

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SVE has formed a DEI committee to focus on the Framework and how that will look within the district.

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January 28th, the entire district participated in DEI training. It was for basic understanding, but gave everyone a common base to build upon. This was my first day in the principal role. I would like to review resources to use for staff.

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Leadership Series for DEI/CRSE overview this year. Next year begin roll out to teachers and students. Looking for data to support initiatives established at the end of this school year.

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I have the CRSE road map and CRSE framework that I have recently been reviewing. Still need to do more work in this area. 

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I have the CRSE road map and CRSE framework that I have recently been reviewing. Still need to do more work in this area. 

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In our middle school, taking a deep dive w/ equity based on the needs of our building.  Working w/ Corning Inc. DEI rep, we have created 7 mini lessons exploring history and impact of words 

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In our middle school, taking a deep dive w/ equity based on the needs of our building.  Working w/ Corning Inc. DEI rep, we have created 7 mini lessons exploring history and impact of words 

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SVE invited Jeanette Adams-Price from Monroe One BOCES to present on LGBTQ+ and the use of pronouns.

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What have you done to support your leadership team, staff, student body?

Have you utilized the CRSE NYSED resources?

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Heights: District Wide Equity Committee.  Established 2020-2021 school year.  Still building capacity at the district level

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Heights: District Wide Equity Committee.  Established 2020-2021 school year.  Still building capacity at the district level