EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:<ul><li>Creating physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive educational spaces for queer and trans youth</li><li>Establishing signs visibility for young people to see when they come into their/your building and classroom</li><li>Examining forms, language, and assumptions for heteronormative language that might be exclusionary towards students and families</li><li>Co-creating policy and opportunities for education to change practice towards increased inclusivity</li><li>Approaching students and families with curiosity to learn more about individual experiences</li></ul> EPISODE RESOURCES:<ul><li>Connect with Kimm Topping: <a href='https://twitter.com/kimmwrites'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/kimmwrites/'>Instagram</a>, Kimm’s <a href='https://kimmtopping.com/'>Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safe-schools-program-for-lgbtq-students#:~:text=The%20Safe%20Schools%20Program%20for,youth%20in%20Massachusetts%20public%20schools.'>Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students</a> (Massachusetts)</li><li><a href='https://transstudent.org/'>Trans Student Educational Resources</a></li><li><a href='https://www.queerundefined.com/'>Queer Undefined</a> website</li><li><a href='https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608313/my-rainbow-by-deshanna-and-trinity-neal-illustrated-by-art-twink/'>My Rainbow</a> by Trinity Neal</li></ul>

009: Engaging and Empowering Students through SEL with Dr. Chris Jones

Real stories. Practical insights. Everyday Social Emotional Learning (SEL).