This course is available for 1.4 ASHA CEUs in the subject of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Professional Area (Intermediate Level).

In this course, school SLPs will learn everything they need to know about gender expansive voice care for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) students, from policy to technique through a culturally responsive lens. This course features pre-recorded content and readings, as well as a live component.

To complete this course for ASHA CEUs, participants must complete all asynchronous work and attend the live meeting on June 24. Asynchronous content will be made available on June 1. Participants must view all pre-recorded lecture content and complete a quiz following each lecture, as well as complete the assigned readings and submit a written response to the readings. Active participation and engagement are expected during the live meeting. Attendance at the live meeting is mandatory for completion of the course. This course is not available for partial credit.

Participants will:

Familiarize themselves with ASHA policy and resources and federal legislation guiding inclusion and service provision to gender diverse populations

Evaluate workplace/educational practice policies and processes for inclusivity of gender diverse populations

List action steps toward creating safe(r) and affirming environments for TGNC students through policy and procedure

Identify trauma-informed, best practices in working with TGNC teens

Describe the structure and function of the vocal mechanism

Summarize concepts related to gender attribution and communication

Generate sample IEP goals related to vocal congruence

Before 6/24, participants should complete the following:

Complete assigned readings

Submit response to readings

View the pre-recorded lectures

Complete the quiz following each lecture

Pre-recorded lecture topics:

Creating Safe(r) Spaces in K-12 Schools (2 hours)

Back to Basics: Review the Foundations of Voice Through a Gender-Affirming Lens; Structure, Function, Gender, and Communication

Goal Writing; Sharing Empowerment Strategies

Schedule for 6/24 (LIVE component)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed Voice Care for TGNC Teens

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Questions & Answers Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - LUNCH

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Techniques Workshop

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Wrap-up, Questions, Comments, and Next Steps

Detailed time-ordered agendas for lectures are included in the syllabus which will be distributed to participants on June 1.

Refund Policy

Paid registrations for live courses are refundable up to 5 days before the course start date.

Course Cancellation Policy

In the event that a live program is canceled, the registrant shall have registration fees refunded to them. If the course is rescheduled, participants will need to complete a new registration.

Complaint Policy

The CREDITs Institute strives to maintain customer satisfaction with the educational offerings of the organization. For complaint resolution, please email acgoldberg@gmail.com.

Course Accommodations

Pre-recorded lectures have closed captioning enabled. Closed captioning will also be available during live meetings of this course. If you require additional accommodations, please contact acgoldberg@gmail.com.