The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Title IX Office has launched an initiative to educate
students about Title IX, a federal civil rights law that helps ensure all students can learn and
participate in school free from sex-based discrimination. Specifically, Title IX protects students
from sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, discrimination based on
pregnancy or related conditions, and other forms of sex-based misconduct.
We have launched this initiative to ensure students are aware of their rights and the resources that exist to support them should they encounter these issues.
The training is designed to help students identify what Title IX issues can look like in everyday
situations. Through realistic and age-appropriate scenarios, students will learn about situations that include harassment, unwanted touching, dating violence, stalking, inappropriate digital behavior, the sharing of nude or sexually explicit images, and discriminatory conduct. It encourages students to speak up when something does not feel right, seek help from trusted adults, and support their peers in creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.
We recognize that some content may be sensitive, and we are committed to presenting it in a
thoughtful, age-appropriate, and supportive manner. We are providing parents with a chance to
review the material in advance and to opt their student out of the lesson.
Due to licensing restrictions, LCPS is unable to distribute the video link directly to the community. We want to ensure, however, that families have the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding their student's participation in the Title IX Student Bystander Training lesson during the 2026–2027 school year.
To provide you with additional time and opportunities to preview the Title IX Student Bystander
Training video, we are pausing the school implementation of the training lesson at this time. The
Title IX Office will offer additional viewing sessions for families before we move forward.
The LCPS Title IX Office is offering additional virtual viewing opportunities for
parents/guardians.
Additional sessions include:
• Monday, October 19, 2026: 5:30 - 6 p.m. (virtual)
• Thursday, November 5, 2026: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. (virtual)
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend any of the scheduled sessions. Following the video presentation, members of the Title IX Office will be available to answer questions, provide
additional context regarding the purpose of the lesson, and explain how the material will be
presented to students.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by completing the following form: LCPS Title IX: Bystander
Training Video Parent Viewing Opportunity. A virtual meeting link will be emailed to you after
your RSVP has been received.
Should you choose to opt your student out of viewing the Title IX Student Bystander video and
lesson, please complete the Opt-Out permission click form. If you have students at multiple schools, you will need to fill one out a permission click form for each school your students are enrolled..
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact your school
administration or the Title IX Office at TitleIXCoordinator@lcps.org.
Opt-Out Option
Parents/guardians who do not wish for their student to participate in this lesson may opt out by
completing the designated opt-out form available below.
https://permission.click/crvizsmg00gm/int/6y75/signee-info
