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OSAA Support and Equity Resources

S.T.A.R. and Resources

STAR Initiative

Public Address Scripts

» Chinese
» English
» Russian
» Spanish
» Vietnamese

S.T.A.R. Initiative Information

STAR Initiative
» S.T.A.R. Initiative Overview (Spanish)
» S.T.A.R. Initiative Overview (English)

S.T.A.R. School Application

» Application

To meet the S.T.A.R. school standards set by the OSAA, a school must implement event management strategies with the intention of providing the safest and most welcoming environment to all who attend OSAA sanctioned events. If there is a discriminatory incident that occurs, the school must also have a plan prepared for how to both interrupt the behaviors that occur, as well as follow through with all who are involved. The application process asks school administrators to reflect on current practices for event management as well as assess areas where improvements can be made to create the best environment for all to thrive. S.T.A.R. Schools will be indicated by a S.T.A.R. logo on their school’s page on the OSAA website. Those schools who qualify will also earn 100 OSAA Cup points. The OSAA plans to provide a banner for official S.T.A.R. Schools beginning the 2022-23 Association Year as well.



Promotional Video

» S.T.A.R. video

Event and Program Preparation

» S.T.A.R. Sportsmanship Expectations
» ODE: Guidance on Discriminatory Harassment and Bullying in Student Activities and Athletics

Articles In Support of Providing a Welcoming Environment to All

» The NFHS Voice: Respect for Everyone in High School Sports and Activities
» As Students Return to Sports, Sportsmanship and Respect Must Be Emphasized
» Diversity and Inclusion: Leveraging the Differences that Make a Difference
» Responding to Racism in Youth Sports
» There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully
» How to Raise Upstanders (Instead of Bystanders)

S.T.A.R. Artwork Assets

School Banner Templates

» Horizontal Banner Template
» Vertical Banner Template
» Vertical Banner Template - Spanish

S.T.A.R. Artwork

» STAR Logo (image file, .png)
» STAR Logo in Black (image file, .png)
» GR8NSS IS H8LSS (image file, .png)

OSAA S.T.A.R. Store

» S.T.A.R. Store
Online store to purchase S.T.A.R. swag




STAR Initiative

Training and Resources

Training

» OSAA Racial Equity in School Athletics and Activities Training
» Racial Equity Training Memo - Sept. 16, 2020
» List of online training course completions

OADA Roundtable: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

» OADA DEI Roundtable Activities
» OADA DEI Roundtable Resources
» Leveraging the Differences that Make a Difference
» The importance of promoting diversity in sport

Equity and Diversity Newsletters

» October 2020
» November 2020
» December 2020
» January 2021
» February 2021
» March 2021
» April 2021
» May 2021
» June 2021
» July 2021
» August 2021
» September 2021
» October 2021
» November 2021
» December 2021
» January 2022
» February 2022
» March 2022
» April 2022
» May 2022

NFHS Courses

» Implicit Bias

Oregon Department of Education Resources

» Oregon Department of Education: Every Student Belongs: Bias Incident Response Guide
» Oregon Department of Education: Every Student Belongs Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
» Oregon Department of Education Equity initiative resources
» Board of Education Black Lives Matter Resolution
» Black Lives Matter Joint Letter of Support

RISE to WIN

» Rise to Win website
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Sports as a Vehicle for Social Change module
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Equality vs. Equity module
» Understanding Our Identities Workshop, November 18 Follow-Up handout
» Perspective Taking Workshop, February 10 Follow-Up handout
» RISE Leadership Workshop Series
» Perspective Taking Workshop, April 7 Follow-Up handout

OSAA Foundation Equity and Diversity Fund

» Grant Application

The OSAA Foundation Board has established an Equity and Diversity Fund that schools can apply for to support their efforts. From literature, to guest speakers, to additional training beyond what's provided by the OSAA - the OSAA Foundation is looking for innovative ideas from schools about the engagement of Equity and Diversity training with their students, their staff and their communities.

2021-22 Grant Recipients:

  • Phoenix High School, $2,000. Used for a sportsmanship and equity summit for Skyline Conference schools.

Title IX Resources

Contact Information

K.T. Emerson, OSAA Assistant Executive Director, (503) 682-6722 x227, kte@osaa.org
Kate Hildebrandt, ODE Civil Rights and Title IX Specialist, (503) 947-5667, katherine.hildebrandt@state.or.us
Karin Moscon, ODE Education Specialist, Civil Rights, (503) 947-5706, karin.moscon@state.or.us
Tim Sell, Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office, (206) 607-1639, timothy.sell@ed.gov

Title IX Funding and Booster Club Resources

» Sports Fundraising and Gender Equity
» Tough Times and Tough Decisions
» Booster Clubs and Facilities: How Equity Impacts Both
» Oversight of Booster Clubs Essential for Gender Equity

OSAA/ODE Title IX Self-Evaluation Toolkit for Athletic Programs

Student Athletic Interest Survey: » Fillable Form  |  » PDF
Team Worksheet: » Fillable Form  |  » PDF
Building Worksheet: » Fillable Form  |  » PDF
District Worksheet: » Fillable Form  |  » PDF

Title IX Webinars

» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics 3 - June 5, 2020
Trainings from ODE on New Title IX Regulations
» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics 2 - December 12, 2019
Example from Portland Public Schools: Anti Harassment Policy
Portland Public Schools Title IX Resources
ODE: Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment for Transgender Students 2016
Portland Public Schools: Gender Diversity Support Resources
Safe Place to Learn Resources
» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics - September 24, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - Follow-Up - April 3, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - October 10, 2018
» Laundry List & Athletic Funding - February 10, 2016
» Three-Part Test for Participation - September 24, 2015

Additional Title IX Resources

» NFHS: Athletic Directors, Female Coaches Working for Equity in High School Sports
» OSAA Title IX Memo
» NFHS Title IX Self-Audit: An Athletic Director's Best Practice
» Softball and Baseball Facilities
» Nine Ways Title IX Protects High School Students
» Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Gender Equity Resources

Event Toolkits

Required PA Announcement (Various Languages)

Athletic Directors and Administrators

District/School Level

  1. District/School discipline structure for incidents regarding discrimination or harassment
    1. Code of Conduct
      2. » Oregon Department of Education: Guidance on Discriminatory Harassment and Bullying in Student Activities and Athletics
  2. District follow through protocols when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
    1. Training on follow through by the district/school employee
    2. District/School complaint process
  3. Review of District/School policies supporting administrative designee coverage at events
    1. Spectator Conduct
    2. Public Address Student Recorded Examples
      3. » Oregon City High School's example for video public address
      » Pendleton High School's example of a student recorded public address
      » Pendleton High School's second example of a student recorded public address
    3. Signage, roster pages and ideas that include spectator expectations
      4. » Stayton High School's example for back of roster sheet- Field
      » Stayton High School's example for back of roster sheet- Gym
      » OASC examples for Spirit Dress Up Days/Nights
      » OASC resource regarding ways schools and administrators can help promote the value of student activities
      » OSAA Event Management Suggestions
    4. Training for admin representative for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
    5. School Board Policy development regarding spectator conduct
  4. District/School protocol on filing a complaint with the OSAA:
  5. Coaches trainings/meetings including district professional development and equity work
    1. Equity conversations regarding underrepresented populations
    2. Culturally competent professional development for coaching
    3. Time allotted during coaches meetings to address common concerns from various teams to develop a collaborative support structure
    4. Align athletics and activities goals with school and district/school goals
  6. Recruitment of event management team and coaches with an intent to diversify the adults available to support students
    1. Intentionality in hiring event management
  7. Media campaign focusing on equity and sportsmanship
    1. Buy in program for district/school for sportsmanship

Community Topics

  1. Field rental agreements
    1. Community group must have non-discrimination policy
    2. Protocol in place when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
  2. Suggestions for youth programs regarding discriminatory occurances
    1. Spectator Conduct expectations
    2. Training for youth programs for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
    3. School board policies shared with youth programs regarding facility use expectations
  3. Media campaign
    1. Direct messaging at expected behaviors

League Topics

  1. Event management and communication
  2. Standard Operating Procedures in place for event protocols
    1. Public address announcements aligned with league goals and expectations
    2. Incident response protocols for unruly spectators or participants
    3. Required communication prior to events
  3. League student leadership meetings
    1. Bring students, coaches and administrators together to develop common goals and language regarding sportsmanship
    2. Media campaign: Direct messaging at expected behaviors

Event Staff Preparation

  1. Premeeting with event staff regarding event details and possible needs
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Intervening on the Sidelines
    » Positive Coaching Alliance:How to Intervene When People Dishonor the Game
    » Coaches Code of Ethics
    » Supervision Guidelines
    » Public address messages
    » Sportsmanship Flyer
    » Sportsmanship Guidebook

Free NFHS Courses and Articles

  1. Courses for coaches:
    » Protecting Students From Abuse
    » Engaging Effectively with Parents
  2. Courses for Students:
    » Captains Course
    » Hazing Prevention for Students
    » Social Media for Students
  3. Courses for Parents:
    » Social Media
    » Positive Sport Parenting
    » NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Coach Parent Partnership in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Coach Parent Partnership in Spanish
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Social Media Agreement in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Social Media Agreement in Spanish
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Parent Guardian Letter in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Parent Guardian Letter in Spanish
  4. Courses for Everyone:
    » Sportsmanship
    » Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
    » Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Culture Keeper in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Culture Keeper in Spanish
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Empowering Conversations in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Empowering Conversations in Spanish
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Healthy Fuel Handout in English
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Healthy Fuel Handout in Spanish
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Game Day Tips in Spanish
  5. Articles:
    » Changing School Culture Requires Intentional Focus
    » Our Schools, Ballfields, and Gyms must remain free of Hate and Bigotry
    » NFHS: There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully
    » NFHS: Explaining Education Based Athletics to Parents
    » Dear Colleague Letter: October 26, 2010 Office of Civil Rights
    » Oregon Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies

Video Resources

  1. » Example of Sportsmanship Lessons Presented: West Linn High School

Coaches

Coach Conduct

  1. High School Coaches Conduct: High School coaches influence not only the conduct of their players but also the conduct of their spectators. Please remember these key components to a successful event
  2. When dealing with an official, coaches must approach the situation in a businesslike and professional manner. Coaches should also know the correct protocol for conferencing with an official. If coaches know this process, then captains should also know the same process
  3. Opposing coaches must shake hands publicly before the game-Players should do the same
  4. Coaches must read situations of each game- When a player is starting to lose control of their emotions, then finding a way to substitute the athlete and communicate with them
  5. Head coaches are responsible for their players as well as all of their assistant coaches- It is important for a head coach to lead effectively
  6. When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials

Player Conduct

  1. Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
  2. Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
  3. Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
  4. Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
  5. When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials

Free Video Resources

  1. Courses for coaches:
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Joe Maddon on the Value of Composure
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: How Coaches Allocate Playing Time
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Positive Coaching is the Most Effective Way to Win and Develop Kids
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Steve Kerr On Differentiating for Every Player
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Coaches Helping Athletes Be the Best They Can Be
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: The Best Ideas and Strategies Often Come From Players, Not the Coaches

  2. Free NFHS Courses and Articles

    1. Courses for coaches:
      » NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
      » NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents
    2. Courses for Students:
      » Captains Course
      » Hazing Prevention for Students
    3. Courses for Parents:
      » Positive Sport Parenting
      » NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
    4. Courses for Everyone:
      » Sportsmanship
    5. Articles:
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Honoring the Game Toolkit
      » Our Schools, Ballfields, and Gyms must remain free of Hate and Bigotry
      » NFHS: There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully
      » NFHS: Explaining Education Based Athletics to Parents
      » Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials
      » NFHS:Parent Self-Assessment

Parents

Free NFHS Courses and Articles

  1. Courses for Parents:
    » Positive Sport Parenting
    » NFHS Course: The Parent Seat
    » NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
  2. Courses for Everyone:
    » Sportsmanship
  3. Articles:
    » NFHS Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials
    » NFHS: Parent Self Assessment

Videos and other resources for parents

  • » Positive Coaching Alliance: Parents Encourage Your Kid to Try Everything Before Intervening
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Did you win? Did you lose? Those are the wrong questions to ask
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: The Worst Part of Youth Sports, the Car Ride Home
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: 10 Things Parents can ask to help kids learn life lessons through sports
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Bulldozer Parents Who Protect Their Kids from Life Lessons
    » Positive Coaching Alliance: Take a Step Back and Don't Solve all of your kids Issues

    • Students

    Player Conduct

    1. Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
    2. Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
    3. Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
    4. Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
    5. When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials

    Free NFHS Courses and Articles

    1. Courses for Students:
      » Captains Course
      » Hazing Prevention for Students

    Videos and other resources for Students

    1. » Nine Ways Student Athletes Can Best Manage Their Energy and Time
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Enjoy Every Minute of the Process
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: The Right Mindset Starts When You Get Out of Bed Each Day
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Sports are What I do, Not Who I am
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Embracing Mistakes to Become your Best
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Time Management Tools When You Have Too Much to Do
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Athletes are in Charge of Their Own Destinies

    Officials

    Official Conduct

    1. Officials should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
    2. Officials should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
    3. Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
    4. Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
    5. When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials

    Free Courses and Articles

    1. Courses for Officials:
      » Interscholastic Officiating (NFHS)
      » Implicit Bias (NFHS)
      » Racial Equity in School Athletics and Activities Training (OSAA)

    Videos and other resources for Officials

    1. » Nine Ways Student Athletes Can Best Manage Their Energy and Time
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Enjoy Every Minute of the Process
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: The Right Mindset Starts When You Get Out of Bed Each Day
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Sports are What I do, Not Who I am
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Embracing Mistakes to Become your Best
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Time Management Tools When You Have Too Much to Do
      » Positive Coaching Alliance: Athletes are in Charge of Their Own Destinies
      » Can We Improve the Culture of Sports
      » Comments Don’t Reflect Reality
      » 16 Unwritten Rules of Officiating

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