Legal support for advocacy on behalf of gay male, lesbian, and bisexual male and female students was determined in a May 1999 Supreme Court ruling. This ruling, coupled with recent interpretations of the Title IX statute, strengthens the position for a more humanistic school environment. Recommendations for school counselors are included in this…

Addresses the issue of preventing and countering harassment in schools and the role of school counselors. Defines sexual harassment and gives an overview of evolving legal interpretations concerning peer harassment. Discusses effects of peer sexual harassment and specific implications for the school counselor. Outlines resources and ideas for…

This pamphlet has been prepared for elementary and secondary school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students. It describes school retention problems associated with teenage pregnancy and parenthood and the requirements pertaining to these issues contained in the U.S. Department of Education regulation implementing Title IX.…

Techniques for avoiding sex bias in counseling is the subject of this training module. It guides trainers through the activities and lessons which teach counselors to use concepts and strategies that will provide students with sex-fair guidance. Seven activities are described in detail and materials, including 10 transparency masters and 7…

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in all schools and education programs that receive federal funds. Sexual harassment of students is one form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Detailed guidance on Title IX, issued by the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education, the enforcement agency for…