OSAA Support and Equity Resources
- Training & Resources
- Anti-Discrimination Resources
- Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee
- Title IX Information
- OSAA Forms & Policies
- Event Toolkits
- Sportsmanship
- Issues / Complaints

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
Oregon Department of Education Resources
» Oregon Department of Education: All Students Belong initiative resources» Oregon Department of Education Equity initiative resources
» All Students Belong Challenging Conversations Training Presentation
» All Students Belong Challenging Conversations Script Training
» All Students Belong Challenging Conversations - ASB Challenging Conversations Training Video
» 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
Upcoming RISE to WIN Workshops
Perspective TakingWednesday, February 10, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
» Registration form
Sports as a Vehicle for Change
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
» Registration form
Equity and Diversity Newsletters
» October 2020» November 2020
» December 2020
» January 2021
» February 2021
OSAA Foundation Equity and Diversity Fund
» Grant ApplicationThe 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.
2020-21 Grant Recipients:
- Century High School, $2,000. Used for the administration of the "Sports Can Battle Racism" workshops through the Positive Coaching Alliance.
- Bonanza High School, $2,000. Used to create a diversity and inclusion mural in their building, cultural service project and service project on their campus. VIDEO
- Lakeridge High School, $2,000. Used for the administration of the "Sports Can Battle Racism" workshops through the Positive Coaching Alliance.
Anti-Discrimination Resources
Equity and Civil Rights In School-Sponsored Activities Campaign
Articles
» Collaborative Work Group Planning, New Elements, and Updated Resources - Feb. 18, 2020
» Delineating Expectations, Raising Awareness, and Holding Schools Accountable - Nov. 15, 2019
» Delineating Expectations, Raising Awareness, and Holding Schools Accountable - Nov. 15, 2019
Resources

Hazing Prevention Campaign
Articles
» Article 1 - Sep. 28, 2017
» Article 2 - Nov. 11, 2017
» Article 3 - Jan. 24, 2018
» Article 4 - Mar. 3, 2018
» Article 5 - Oct. 8, 2018
» Article 2 - Nov. 11, 2017
» Article 3 - Jan. 24, 2018
» Article 4 - Mar. 3, 2018
» Article 5 - Oct. 8, 2018
Resources
Title IX Resources
Contact Information
K.T. Emerson, OSAA Assistant Executive Director, (503) 682-6722 x227, kte@osaa.orgKate 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
» 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
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
» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics 2 - December 12, 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
» 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, 2019Portland 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
» 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
OSAA Forms, Policies and Links
OSAA Policies
» Rule 3: Contests-Sportsmanship-Crowd Control» Gender Identity Participation Policy
» Ejection Policies
OSBA Policies
» Oregon School Board Association Policy Codes and DescriptionsLinks
» OSAA Handbooks» NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics
» HB 3409 School Activities Survey
Event Toolkits
Required PA Announcement (Various Languages)Athletic Directors and Administrators
District/School Level
- District/School discipline structure for incidents regarding discrimination or harassment
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District follow through protocols when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
- Training on follow through by the district/school employee
- District/School complaint process
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Review of District/School policies supporting administrative designee coverage at events
- Spectator Conduct
- Public Address Student Recorded Examples » Oregon City High School's example for video public address
- Signage, roster pages and ideas that include spectator expectations » Stayton High School's example for back of roster sheet- Field
- Training for admin representative for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
- School Board Policy development regarding spectator conduct
» Pendleton High School's example of a student recorded public address
» Pendleton High School's second example of a student recorded public address
» 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
- District/School protocol on filing a complaint with the OSAA:
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Coaches trainings/meetings including district professional development and equity work
- Equity conversations regarding underrepresented populations
- Culturally competent professional development for coaching
- Time allotted during coaches meetings to address common concerns from various teams to develop a collaborative support structure
- Align athletics and activities goals with school and district/school goals
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Recruitment of event management team and coaches with an intent to diversify the adults available to support students
- Intentionality in hiring event management
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Media campaign focusing on equity and sportsmanship
- Buy in program for district/school for sportsmanship
Community Topics
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Field rental agreements
- Community group must have non-discrimination policy
- Protocol in place when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
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Suggestions for youth programs regarding discriminatory occurances
- Spectator Conduct expectations
- Training for youth programs for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
- School board policies shared with youth programs regarding facility use expectations
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Media campaign
- Direct messaging at expected behaviors
League Topics
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Event management and communication
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Standard Operating Procedures in place for event protocols
- Public address announcements aligned with league goals and expectations
- Incident response protocols for unruly spectators or participants
- Required communication prior to events
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League student leadership meetings
- Bring students, coaches and administrators together to develop common goals and language regarding sportsmanship
- Media campaign: Direct messaging at expected behaviors
Event Staff Preparation
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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
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Courses for coaches:
» Protecting Students From Abuse
» Engaging Effectively with Parents
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
» Social Media for Students
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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
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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
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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
Coaches
Coach Conduct
- 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
- 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
- Opposing coaches must shake hands publicly before the game-Players should do the same
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
- Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
- Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
- Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
- 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
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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
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Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for coaches:
» NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
» NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
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Courses for Parents:
» Positive Sport Parenting
» NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
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Courses for Everyone:
» Sportsmanship
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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
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Courses for coaches:
Parents
Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for Parents:
» Positive Sport Parenting
» NFHS Course: The Parent Seat
» NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
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Courses for Everyone:
» Sportsmanship
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Articles:
» NFHS Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials
» NFHS: Parent Self Assessment
Videos and other resources for parents
» 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
- Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
- Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
- Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
- Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
- 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
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
Videos and other resources for Students
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» 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
Sportsmanship Resources
Pre-Contest Sportsmanship Announcement
Written and Audio versions of the required public address announcement.
» English: Written
» Chinese: Written | Audio
» Russian: Written | Audio
» Spanish: Written | Audio
» Vietnamese: Written | Audio
» Chinese: Written | Audio
» Russian: Written | Audio
» Spanish: Written | Audio
» Vietnamese: Written | Audio
OSAA Information
» OSAA Supervision Guidelines and Expectations
» Required Pre-Game PA and Sportsmanship Announcements
» Sample Public Address Announcements
» OSAA Sportsmanship Guidebook
» OSAA Sportsmanship Flyer
» Rule 3: Contests-Sportsmanship-Crowd Control
» Required Pre-Game PA and Sportsmanship Announcements
» Sample Public Address Announcements
» OSAA Sportsmanship Guidebook
» OSAA Sportsmanship Flyer
» Rule 3: Contests-Sportsmanship-Crowd Control
Additional Resources
The following additional resources provide quality information on pertinent subjects for high schools.