Cory Olcott is an education professional who works as an English instructor, Sophomore Class Dean, and Director of Student Activities at a private school in Massachusetts. As part of his role, he has had to adhere to Title IX regulations, which prohibit sex discrimination in all educational programs, including sports, STEM fields, treatment of pregnant and parenting students of any gender, and protection from discrimination for all students, faculty and staff based on sex or gender identity. Title IX also bars sexual harassment and violence and requires schools to take steps to prevent discrimination and address it through action plans if it occurs.

1. By Cory Olcott

2.  A longtime education professional, Cory Olcott
currently works as an English instructor, the
Sophomore Class Dean, and the Director of
Student Activities at the Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
School in Waltham, Massachusetts. During his
time as a teacher and sports coach, Cory Olcott
has been responsible for adhering to Title IX
regulations, which are best known for ensuring
sex equality in school sports programs. However,
Title IX does not apply exclusively to sports; it
prohibits sex discrimination in all aspects of
education.

3.  For example, Title IX prohibits discrimination against
women in STEM programs, pregnant students, and
parenting students of any gender. Title IX also
protects male, female, and gender non-conforming
students, faculty, and staff from discrimination based
on their sex. Finally, it bars all forms of sexual
harassment and sexual violence.
The law requires schools to take an active role in
preventing discrimination and developing action
plans to address discrimination when it occurs. In
addition to preventing retaliation against individuals
who files a formal complaint, Title IX forbids
mediation in cases involving sexual violence.