Displaying 1 - 6 of 6
Addressing Sexual Assault While Abroad
Abstract: Students, families, and study abroad program directors should be well-versed on the resources available both domestically and abroad following an incident like sexual assault. This document offers detailed information on travel preparation, those at risk... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students
Abstract: Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Designing Safe Schools: Planning and Retrofitting for Safety in Educational Facilities
Abstract: Each day, schools and school districts are responsible for providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students. Understanding how to design and maintain school buildings is an important part of supporting that environment. Mitigation, or the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students
Abstract: Many transgender students (i.e., students whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth) report feeling unsafe and experiencing verbal and physical harassment or assault in school, and these students may perform worse... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF)
Abstract: With more than 23,000 resources in its collection, the NCEF website is the largest source of school facilities information in the world. Its purpose is to offer timely and comprehensive information for all stakeholders involved in designing, building,... (read more)
Publication Date:
Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad
Abstract: The Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad support the complex responsibilities inherent in offering education abroad opportunities to students. They act as a means to develop, manage, assess, and improve education abroad programming. In this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015