Office of Equity

Out for Equity

Background
St. Paul Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all students have a
safe, non-discriminatory school environment that will support their
academic achievement and prepare them for college and careers. Some
families, students, and staff have reported concerning events related to
transgender and gender variant students experiences in our schools and
programs which have interfered with students opportunity to experience
the school environment that the district seeks to create for all students.

Beyond Courage: Leading for Gender

Inclusion in Elementary Settings
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August 15 , 9 AM 11 AM
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September 17 , 4 PM 6 PM
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October 23 , 4 PM 6 PM
Beyond Courage: Leading for Gender

Purpose of Principal Training

A Committee of the School Board is presently drafting a Gender
Inclusion Policy that would clarify the expectations of the District in
regards to transgender and gender variant youth. This policy is likely to
address:
the use of students preferred names and pronouns;
how and when students are grouped based on sex and/or
gender;
students opportunities to participate in sports; and,
students access to school district facilities including restrooms
and locker rooms.

Inclusion in Secondary Settings

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August 15 , 1 PM 3:00 PM
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September 24 , 4 PM 6 PM
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October 22 , 4 PM 6 PM
Visit PDExpres to register and check out
the other training from Out for Equity.
Additional times will be added as needed.

Were here to assist!

Mary Hoelscher-Out for Equity
mary.hoelscher@spps.org

Michelle Bierman

As this work progresses, it is important that all of our principals

participate in training that will prepare them for engaging families,
students, and staff in supporting transgender and gender variant
students in St. Paul Public Schools.
Principal Training
Beyond Courage: Leading for Gender Inclusion, focusses on:
Understanding the barriers to safety and academic achievement
that transgender and gender variant students may experience;
Providing supports to transgender and gender variant students;
Making connections to existing school district policies and
initiatives that empower principals to lead on behalf of
transgender and gender variant students; and,
Familiarizing principals with the supports offered to within the
district to assist them in their work.

Direct Office of Equity

michelle.bierman@spps.org

Office of Equity | Out for Equity
345 Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107
651-744-6095 | http://equity.spps.org/outforequity