Passing along this information on a two-part, online workshop on Gender Diversity in Children and Youth: Inclusive & Affirming Care in Schools.
Kathy
Kathy Wilson-Fey MS
Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator (she/her)
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From: Center for Community Engagement at Lewis & Clark <reply@cce.mail.lclark.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Subject: Online Workshop | Inclusive and Affirming Care for K-12 Students
To: <kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us>
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This two-part online workshop for educators, school counselors, volunteers and other school personnel will focus on how we can work toward creating inclusive and affirming classroom and school environments for gender nonconforming, gender diverse and transgender students in K-12 schools. |
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| Dates: Saturdays, March 11 & 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost & Credit: $160, 6 PDUs or CEUs. Alumni, Adjuncts, and GSEC Mentors and Supervisors save 20%. $40 student rate. |
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Following this workshop, attendees will be better prepared to:- Model inclusive language, provide support for gender diverse students, and address gender-based bullying
- Engage parents & caregivers in discussion about a student’s gender diversity
- Assess curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom activities for gender inclusivity
- Differentiate aspects of gender and sexual diversity – identity/expression/sexual orientation
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About the InstructorsJenn Burleton is the program director for TransActive Gender Project, and is considered an authority on issues relating to transgender and gender diverse children and youth. She serves on the Oregon Youth Authority LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, and has served on OHSU’s Transgender Program Advisory Committee, and the LGBTQ Child Welfare Workgroup for Multnomah County.
Kit Crosland is a transgender advocate, educator, and performance artist. He has over a decade of experience in the field of gender identity and expression. As his stage persona Clare Apparently, he is recognized for curating art and culture events where people of all ages can safely explore and celebrate gender diversity. |
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