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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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:


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.