Este taller está dirigido a familias, personal escolar y cualquier persona que trabaje con jóvenes. Las escuelas del estado deben cumplir con políticas de inclusión de género relacionadas con nombres y pronombres, baños, vestuarios, deportes, códigos de vestimenta y más. Durante esta sesión, ofreceremos una breve descripción de las leyes y normas que protegen a los estudiantes LGBTQ+, además de información práctica sobre cómo ejercer y utilizar estas protecciones.
Advocates for Children of New York has a singular vision: an equitable and inclusive school system where all students receive the education they need to maximize their potential as adults.
We fight for families
For more than 50 years, we have fought beside NYC families from under-resourced communities through a unique combination of services, all focused on protecting education rights and eliminating barriers to success so all students can thrive.
After months of advocating to Karla's old high school, the superintendent, and administrators at the Department of Education’s central office, AFC was able to negotiate a successful result: Karla could complete portfolios to make up her missing credits in exchange for her local diploma!
With support from an advocate, shy Irene was able to open up. It was really empowering,” remembers her AFC advocate. “Because she felt comfortable, she could speak up for herself and her needs and talk about what she’s looking for in her education.”
When Laura first came to AFC, she was struggling in school with a learning disability and severe anxiety, and failing all of her classes. With AFC's support and intervention, Laura has grown academically and emotionally at a smaller, more appropriate school placement
