Presenter(s)

• Christina Evaro, Heightening Teacher’s Comfort Working with Transgender Youth Through Professional Development, New Mexico State University
• Lisa Peterson, Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University

Abstract

Transgender students often struggle with their identity and often hide in fear of social rejection heightening their chances of victimization and self-harm. Lack of training leads teachers to not know how to work with and advocate for transgender youth. A professional development training was developed to assess current awareness and overall comfort level working within the population. Presenters will share outcomes of professional development training and discuss implications for helping teachers within the school-setting.