Virtual NASW-RI's School Social Work Conference 2023

Friday, March 10, 2023 @ 8:30 - 11:45am EST

Theme: Building a Toolbox to Support Trans and Gender Diverse Students

Speakers: Jayeson Watts, LICSW and Logan England, LCSW

The NASW-RI Chapter invites you to participate at their Spring Virtual school Social Work Conference 2023, with the theme "Building a Toolbox to Support Trans and Gender Diverse Students". School social workers are in a unique position to connect with trans and gender diverse youth at a time when developmentally appropriate, gender affirming care can greatly reduce the instances of health disparities across the lifespan. This workshop will provide vital information to support trans and gender diverse students, and their families, while navigating a complex array of educational, psychosocial, legal and ethical considerations. We will move beyond basics about trans identities and emphasize building a toolbox of affirmative interventions at the individual, family, school and community level to support trans and gender diverse students. Earn 3 CEUs on Friday, March 10.

Objectives:

1. Define current concepts and affirmative language related to trans and gender diverse identities 

2. Review the current data on trans and gender diverse youth, identity development and evidence-based treatment guidelines 

3. Identify strategies for supporting trans and gender diverse students and their families 

4. Discuss the role of School Social Workers in creating a supportive educational environment that is inclusive of transgender and gender diverse students

Jayeson Watts, LICSW (he/him) is the Trans Health Program Director at Thundermist Health Center. Jaye has played a key role in organizing, activism and policy change efforts for Rhode Island’s Transgender community for more than a decade. Driven by his personal and professional experiences, his work has largely focused on health care access and equity for the Transgender community. Jaye graduated with his MSW from RIC in 2010 and received the RIC School of Social Work Honor Roll award in 2017. 

Logan England, LCSW (He/Him) graduated from Rhode Island College in 2022 and is a licensed clinical social worker. Logan specializes in working with transgender and gender diverse youth. He is a previous member of the NASW-RI student leaders engagement committee and is employed at Thundermist Health Center as a clinician (and previously a peer navigator) for the Transgender Health Access Team.

Members: $45, Non-members: $65

This conference will be hosted by NASW-RI (CEUs approved by NASW-MA)

Zoom link and CE credit information will be emailed a day before the event.