GENDER IDENTITY TRAINING SERIES
Policies & Curricula in Schools: A Virtual Seminar Series
Discussion sessions to talk with peer institutions about their practices and policies.
Can’t do live or away on vacation? On-demand access to recorded sessions available.
5 Sessions
60-minute online seminars at globally accessible times
Discussion Groups
Facilitated discussion with peer institutions
International Experts
Extensive experience in policy development
Supplemental Resources
Model policies & curriculum guides
SESSION DETAILS
Session 1: Admissions and Retention: Considerations for Trans Masculine and Trans Feminine Students
This session explores a foundational question: who belongs at a boys’ or girls’ school? We will delve into admissions and retention for transgender students, as well as students who are questioning their identities.
- Admission policies for transmasculine applicants (assigned female at birth, identifying as nonbinary or boys)
- Enrollment and retention for transfeminine students (assigned male at birth, identifying as nonbinary or girls)
- Supporting students who are questioning their gender identities
- Context-specific considerations (e.g., faith-based schools, boarding schools)
Session 2: Gendered Spaces, Everyday Expression and Behavior
Gender identity and expression affect all aspects of our lives. In this session, we will delve into the everyday aspects of gender inclusion in schools.
- Gender-specific spaces, such as bathrooms and locker rooms
- Gendered behaviors and expectations (e.g., body language and movement, pronouns, platonic and romantic displays of affection)
- Uniforms and self-expression
- Creating spaces where students can be their authentic selves
Session 3: Inclusive Curriculum and School Culture, and Wellness Education
School curricula provide opportunities to demonstrate support for gender diverse students. We will delve into strategies for gender inclusion across grade levels and subjects, as well as resources for student wellness programming.
- Inclusive curriculum across education levels (K-12)
- Inclusive curriculum across different subjects (e.g., math, history, literature, arts, sciences)
- Incorporating trans and broader LGBTQ inclusive content into programming on student wellness
- Providing support within schools, as well as linkage to affirming resources
Session 4: Supporting Employees
People of all genders can and do work in schools. In this session, we will explore strategies and resources for supporting gender diverse employees and allies.
- Creating environments where employees can be their authentic selves
- Giving employees the tools to create and maintain inclusive environments
- Supporting employees if/when they need to address harmful incidents in school communities
- Supporting employees if/when they receive pushback from parents and other community members (e.g., complaints about inclusive curriculum)
Session 5: Handbooks and Policies on Gender-Related Items
This session focuses on inclusive policy recommendations. In addition to providing model policies, we will discuss strategies for assessment and priority-setting across different schools.
- Pronoun and name changes within school systems
- Disclosure of students’ identity, chosen name, and/or pronouns to parents and guardians
- Uniforms and self-expression
- Anti-bullying and misconduct
- Admissions and retention
Each Session includes 60 minutes of content, with interactive engagement.
CUSTOMIZED SESSION
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Personalize these sessions for your institution.
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Choice of any three topics above or create your own top interests list.
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Three hours of online training and consultation, additional time billed by the hour.
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Core Resource Package: includes All Gender and Sexuality Resources & Inclusive Curricula Digest and Recommendations.
SERIES SCHEDULE (NYC Time Zone)
Recordings Available
Session 1: Admissions and Retention: Considerations for Trans Masculine and Trans Feminine Students
• June 12, 2023; 4:00-5:00pm EDT — Optional Discussion: 5:05-5:50pm
Session 2: Gendered Spaces, Everyday Expression and Behavior
• June 13, 2023; 4:00-5:00pm EDT — Optional Discussion: 5:05-5:50pm
Session 3: Inclusive Curriculum and School Culture, and Wellness Education
• June 14, 2023; 4:00-5:00pm EDT — Optional Discussion: 5:05-5:50pm
Session 4: Supporting Employees
• June 15, 2023; 4:00-5:00pm EDT — Optional Discussion: 5:05-5:50pm
Session 5: Handbooks and Policies on Gender-Related Items
• June 16, 2023; 4:00-5:00pm EDT — Optional Discussion: 5:05-5:50pm
Meet Members of the COS Gender Identity & Expression Team
Ethan
Anima
Katie
Antuan
Nyk
Quinn
646.535.0120
646.535.0120
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