Strategies for Ensuring Civil Rights Compliance in Education Settings
Enhance your understanding of civil rights compliance with this comprehensive training guide. Learn key laws such as Title IX, ADA, and more, along with essential steps like conducting training, data checks, and maintaining non-discrimination practices. Discover self-assessment tools and contact information for necessary support. Stay informed and proactive in fostering an inclusive educational environment.
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Civil Rights Training December 9, 2020 Mr. Tracy Grit Dr. Takeda LeGrand
Checklist of Things to Do Checklist of Things to Do Know what laws are covered: Title IX (Sex/Gender- athletics, courses, staffing, etc.) Title II (American with Disabilities Act-ADA) Title III (English Language Learners) Section 504 (handicap under 504) Title VI-Non-discrimination (Race, color, national origin, religion, age, protected class, etc.) Know and post both types of non-discrimination notices: Vocational/Career and Technical Education-MCS publish in newspaper General Public Notice-MCS publish in newspaper All, add to all official communications. Hold annual training (agenda, minute meetings, etc.)
Checklist of Things to Do Checklist of Things to Do Avoid saying we don t see race, disability, etc., we treat everyone the same, we don t have that here or we use open enrollment. Be able to provide evidence that you are abiding by the law (enrollment, staff, parent letters, meeting agendas, discipline data, school improvement plan, facilities, student knowledge, staff knowledge, family night, support available from district staff, school culture, lesson plans, etc.). Data check- Is the percentage of students/classification statuses represented among your education programs? Staff? Athletics? Discipline? Etc.? Be able to triangulate your data (alignment with multiple sources) and communicate work in-progress. Make sure you, your staff, students and parents know who to contact to learn more about Civil Rights or to file a complaint/grievance.
Self Self- -Assessment Assessment oWho do you contact for? Title IX (Sex/Gender- athletics, courses, staffing, etc.) Title II (American with Disabilities Act-ADA) Title III (English Language Learner) Section 504 (handicap under 504) Title VI-Non-discrimination (Race, color, national origin, religion, age, protected class, etc.) o Did you score 100? Staff? Students? Parents?
Dr. Kevin Lancaster, Deputy Superintendent Montgomery County Schools 441 Page Street Troy, NC 27371 telephone (910) 576-1742; email: kevin.lancaster.montgomery.k12.nc.us Employee Handbook: http://montgomery.k12.nc.us/cms/lib07/NC01000976/Centricity/Domain/47/16- 17%20Employee%20Handbook.pdf Faculty and Student Handbook: Visit each school s website. Translate this page feature on website: http://www.montgomery.k12.nc.us NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION In compliance with federal law, the Montgomery County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, creed, marital status, or economic and social status in its policies, programs, activities, admissions or employment. VOCATIONAL/CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION NON-DISCRIMINATION- Montgomery County Schools Career and Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in its programs or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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