Oiliúint Feasacht Trasinscneach i Scoileanna

Aims

This training aims to give an introduction to transgender identities, experiences and inclusion within the context of the Irish education sector, specifically in primary and post-primary schools.

 Content

• Exploring Gender
• Language use around gender identity, expression; gender assigned at birth
• Gender identity development in children
• Gender vs Sexual Orientation
• Definitions including cisgender, transgender, intersex, non-binary Transgender Youth
• Experiences and potential risk factors associated with trans young people
• Overview of different areas of transition for trans adults
• Social transition and youth transition Trans inclusion and allyship in the school setting
• Understanding the school context for trans youth and families
• Working with individual trans people and with families
• Transition plans within the school, including telling classmates and other practicalities
• Bullying
• Building trans inclusion in at service level
• Resources – Teaching materials and books for different age groups

Learning Outcomes

• Upon completion of this training, participants will: –
• Understand transgender identities, the importance of names, pronouns and other elements of transition, and correct language use
• Be aware of broader issues affecting transgender youth in Ireland, and how it impacts on students in an education setting
• Be empowered to promote transgender inclusion, speak confidently on transgender issues, and interrupt transphobic speech or acts
• Identify key areas in which to promote trans inclusion within the school, with practical steps for policy, guidelines and implementation