Understanding and Affirming Transgender and Non-Binary Students | Teaching Channel

Schools can be places of acceptance and belonging for transgender and non-binary students when we ensure their safety, well-being, and full participation in school life. This timely course provides tools for you to champion the needs of transgender and non-binary students. Gauge their current level of well-being within the school community through a school climate survey, and determine areas for professional growth. Consider policies that explicitly protect the rights of transgender and non-binary students, and develop proactive strategies to address anti-trans and anti-non-binary bullying. Build awareness through a variety of ways to celebrate and care for transgender and non-binary students. Through an abundance of resources and student case studies, this course will empower you with a deep awareness and empathy about the experiences and challenges faced by transgender and non-binary students, with strategies to support their needs.

This course format builds from module to module in a way that allows you to work through each of the essential ideas in smaller, more focused segments. You’ll find the same great resources and applicable assignments, distributed over 10 modules.