NASD provides the following services:

 

• Online Forums and Support Groups

  • Parent and family - We provide several thriving online communities for hundreds of local families. These online groups are an incredible resource for sharing information and giving and getting support 24/7.

  • Educators and Allies - We provide a private online community for local educators and allies of diverse youth and families to share information, discuss best practices, and to mobilize community members to fight against legislative or policy changes that would negatively impact students.

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• Gender-diverse Student Advocacy

Working directly with the local school district and charters, we ensure that gender-diverse students transitioning in school are treated with respect, and safeguard school compliance with local and state laws that protect gender-diverse students. We ensure the student’s chosen name and gender marker are updated in the school’s system, and that students have access to facilities such as restrooms and locker rooms, as well as access to sex-segregated classes such as PE and choir in line with their gender identity.

 

• School Support Services

We provide professional development and policy development, as well as gender diversity training to schools for administrators, teachers, and support staff to educate them on terminology, the law, and best practices for supporting gender diverse youth.

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• Special Education Advocacy

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) - We provide personalized advocacy to develop IEPs tailored to your child's unique needs. Our goal is to help your child thrive academically and socially.

  • Section 504 Plans - We work tirelessly to ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities. Section 504 Plans are a vital tool in achieving this goal.

  • Parent Coaching and Guidance - We empower parents with knowledge and support to navigate the complexities of the special education system. Together, we can prepare you to make informed decisions that benefit your child's future and develop your skills as your child’s greatest education advocate.

 

​Since 2015 the leadership of Nevada Alliance for Student Diversity has been at the forefront of the fight for the inclusion and rights of gender diverse students in Nevada, working with legislators in 2017 to help draft and advocate for Senate Bill 225, a law requiring all schools in Nevada to implement a policy to address the rights and needs of gender diverse students. Our team then consulted with the Nevada Department of Education to develop the regulations based on SB225, and with the Clark County School district to write and implement their gender diversity policy. NASD is frequently called upon to help institutions think more expansively about the gender diversity of all children and teens, and ways to create safer and more inclusive environments.