The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive

The Advocate Educators Handbook is a critical guide for creating inclusive classrooms for transgender and non-binary students, offering a framework of four principles and practical ways to foster a sense of belonging. It includes stories from transgender and non-binary students, teachers, researchers, and parents, as well as model policies for teachers, school administrators, and public policymakers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The Advocate Educators Handbook is a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to create inclusive classrooms for transgender and non-binary students. Written by Kling, a transgender educator and advocate, and Ford, a teacher and parent of a transgender child, the book offers a framework of four principles - educate, affirm, include, and disrupt - to foster a sense of belonging among these students.

The authors draw on their own experiences and expertise to provide practical insights and strategies for educators. They also include stories from transgender and non-binary students, teachers, researchers, parents, and other stakeholders, offering unique and valuable perspectives.

The handbook includes tools and resources that educators can use immediately, such as sample policies and lesson plans. It also provides guidance for advocating for and with trans and non-binary students at the school, district, and policy levels. By engaging with trans youth and allies, educators can build inclusivity not only in the classroom but also in their communities.

The book addresses important topics such as understanding what it means to be transgender or non-binary, learning about the experiences of trans youth, supporting trans and non-binary students, recognizing and responding to anti-trans policies and laws, and identifying actions that are specific to individual situations.

Overall, The Advocate Educators Handbook is a valuable resource for educators who are committed to creating safe and supportive learning environments for all students, regardless of their gender identity. By embracing inclusivity and challenging harmful stereotypes, educators can help create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

Weight: 295g
Dimension: 226 x 150 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394178018