Practical Strategies for Supporting Gender Diverse Kids With Mela Swayze
Zoom
London, ON, Canada
Ontario
42.9849233
-81.2452768
Description
Facilitated By: Mela Swayze (They/Them), PhD, Educator, Speaker, Consultant
In this session for education staff and leadership, participants will deepen their knowledge and gain practical tools to support trans, Two Spirit, and gender diverse kids. Participants will learn about common barriers encountered by trans and gender diverse children in classroom settings, and evidence-based practices on protective factors and supporting resilience. We will apply a gender affirmative model to topics such as language use, gendered spaces, community resources, and practice new learnings through case scenarios
Mela Swayze is an educator, speaker, and consultant with a passion for intersectional, trauma-informed practice and organizational change. Born and raised in Hamilton, Mela has diverse experience in academia, healthcare, social services, and municipal government, and has trained thousands of employees in workplace equity practices. They are a board member of the Hamilton Trans Health Coalition and founder of Hamilton's Trans ID Clinic, which has operated since 2017. Mela holds a PhD in Education and currently consults with nonprofits and education providers, offering strategic advising in their EDI journeys.
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Start:
2024-02-06T18:30:00-05:00
End:
2024-02-06T20:00:00-05:00
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