Federal Government
Equity Assistance Center
U.S Department of Education
600 Independence Ave., SW
Portals, Suite 4500
Washington, DC 20202
Telephone: 202/260-2495
Fax: 202/205-0302
Regions
The Center assists schools and school districts in the challenges they may face in meeting student performance standards while ensuring equal opportunity for all students.
The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool
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The Data Analysis Cutting Tool provides rapid customized reports for public inquiries relating to equity in athletics data. The database consists of athletics data that are submitted annually as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), via a Web-based data collection, by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that receive Title IV funding (i.e., those that participate in federal student aid programs) and that have an intercollegiate athletics program.
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Telephone: 800/872-5327
Fax: 202/401-0689
Title IX Grievance Procedures
This government office serves student populations facing discrimination, including helping to resolve discrimination complaints. OCR also provides technical assistance to help institutions achieve voluntary compliance with the civil rights laws and initiates partnerships designed to develop creative approaches to preventing and addressing discrimination.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20507
Telephone: 202/663-4900
Toll Free: 800/669-4000
EEOC Enforcement Guidance for Coaches
info@eeoc.gov
The General Counsel is responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street
18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
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Women’s Rights Project
The ACLU Women's Rights Project fights for women's equality and empowerment. With the help of affiliates throughout the United States, the ACLU has garnered huge successes in preserving and promoting Title IX's goal of gender equity.
Black Women in Sport Foundation
4300 Monument Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Telephone: 215/877-1925
Fax: 215/877-1942
info@blackwomeninsport.org
The Black Women in Sport Foundation is dedicated to facilitating the involvement of Black women in every aspect of sport in the United States and around the world, through the "hands-on" development and management of grass roots level outreach programs.
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
1200 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone: 816/595-8000
Fax: 816/595-8200
Gender Equity Committee
The NAIA strives to enrich the college experience of student-athletes by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA member institutions award millions of dollars through athletic aid to eligible student-athletes. They strive for gender equity in their programs and awards.
National Coalition for Women & Girls in Education
Telephone: 202/785-7793
maatzl@aauw.org
The National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education is a nonprofit organization formed by organizations including AAUW for the purpose of educating the public about issues concerning equal rights for women and girls in education. NCWGE continues to be a major force in developing national education policies that benefit all women and girls, providing a valuable forum to share information and strategies to advance educational equity, advocate for women's and girls' interests on issues regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and monitor federal agencies' implementation of federal education programs.
National Federation of State High School Associations
P.O Box 690
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Telephone: (317) 972-6900
Fax: 317/822-5700
Title IX Brochure
Since 1920, the National Federation of State High School Associations has led the development of education -based interscholastic sports and activities that help students succeed in their lives. They set directions for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities.
National Women's Law Center
11 Dupont Circle, NW, # 800
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202/588-5180
Fax: 202/588-5185
Info@nwlc.org
National Women’s Law Center: Athletics
Education and Title IX
Fair Play Now
The NWLC addresses gender gaps by fighting for strong enforcement of Title IX and promoting programs that remove barriers to girls' educational opportunities. Current priorities include bringing groundbreaking lawsuits and undertaking other advocacy efforts to enforce Title IX's promise of equal treatment in education, including by leveling the playing field for girls' athletics participation.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
700 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Telephone: 317/917-6222
Fax: 317/917-6888
This website contains facts about Title IX, video clips, press releases, and a resource center.
Title IX Campaign
Contact Form
This website explains the regulations in easy-to-understand language and uses real case studies as examples. In addition, it provides ways to find out about Title IX in your local community, links to many governmental and educational organizations for more detailed information and an easy-to-use e-mail system whereby you can contact the Secretary of Education in Washington, D.C. about Title IX.
Women’s Sports Foundation
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, NY 11554
Toll Free: 800/227-3988
Telephone: 516/542-4700
Fax: 516/542-4716
info@womenssportsfoundation.org
Women’s Sports Foundation: Coaching Issues
Women’s Sports Foundation: Know Your Rights
The Women’s Sports Foundation—the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women. Their work shapes public attitude about women’s sports and athletes, builds capacities for organizations that get girls active, promotes equal opportunities for girls and women, and supports physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles.
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