1. INCLUSIVITY IN HEALTH EDUCATION: The New Alphabet & Concepts You Need to Know
Lisa Devalk (she, her, hers)
Liza Draper (she, her, hers)

2. Workshop Overview Review research Clarify concepts Define vocabulary
Focus on instruction
Discuss special considerations
Provide resources

3. Why is Inclusivity Important?
In the past year:
85% of LGBTQ students were verbally harassed
65% heard homophobic remarks like “fag” or “dyke” frequently/often
In the past month:
30% missed at least 1 day of school
*Source: GLSEN’s biennial National School Climate Survey of 7,800 middle & high school students

4. Data Shows School-based Supports* Make a Difference
Supportive Educators
Knowledgeable
Intentional
Inclusive Curriculum
Language
Examples
*vital for transforming school climate and helping all students thrive!

5. Think, pair, share:
Which terms are you familiar with?
Which are new to you?

6. Key Concepts
Sex vs. Gender
Identity vs. Expression

7. Start in center work our way up & then down
Note spectrum – not binary
Bottom line -- genitals gender)

8. Essential Vocabulary LGBTQ+ Cis/transgender Non-binary (“enby”)
Heteronormativity

9. Instructional Use Example:
Additional Activity for Day 1
Preferred Names
Gender Neutral Pronouns
Example:
Distribute Index Cards – *ALL* students write preferred name, pronouns, favorite color, favorite game, etc.

10. Tips & Tricks Avoid the binary! Create safe spaces visually
Class, Everyone, Folks, Friends, Peeps...
Create safe spaces visually
Stickers, posters, flyers, quotes
Check examples
Parents/guardians/family; partner/sweetie/significant other

11. Considerations for Health Teachers
Anatomy vs. identity
parts person
Sequencing – address what applies to everyone first
Materials – beware heteronormativity!

12. Considerations for PE Teachers
What is school district policy?
Locker rooms/restrooms
Instructions for activities
Team participation
Uniforms

13. Resources
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) –
Gender spectrum –
Transwhat –
Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER) –
Amaze –