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Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings

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Trans and nonbinary people exist, and they deserve respect, recognition, and support. As such, it's important to learn about them—but that learning should be fun and exciting, not boring or punitive!

As of January 2023, in-person trainings are available in New Mexico, and virtual trainings are available everywhere! Check out our course offerings first, then head to the contact page if you'd like to get something scheduled.

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TNET (Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings) is an education-focused agency owned, founded, and staffed by trans educators Stacy Fatemi (they/them) and Charlie Alexander (they/them). TNET offers trainings, workshops, and print materials designed to help all people understand and interact with trans and nonbinary people more effectively.

Stacy Fatemi 🔊 (they/them) is a nonbinary trans educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. After coming out as trans at the age of 17, Stacy began casually educating others to address a gap in gender knowledge that affected their everyday life. Now, at age 26, they do transgender trainings and workshops for organizations all around the country, with an added focus on nonbinary people and the issues they face.

Before TNET came to be, Stacy did trainings as the first Education & Outreach Program Manager for the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, and made educational works for the Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans. They're also the author of Pronouns: What's the Big Deal?, an 8-page booklet that details the ins and outs of basic linguistic respect towards trans and nonbinary folks. When not at work, Stacy can be found making metal, punk, and ambient music with their longtime friend, the 6-string bass guitar.

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Here are all the different trainings you can request. Each course has a duration, format, and audience listed. There is always time for questions and answers—and since we believe in good time management, the durations given for each training include all the time needed! More about format can be found in the FAQ.

We'll train any group of 5 or more people,* with no maximum for in-person trainings and a cap of 100 for virtual. We also do regularly scheduled virtual trainings, which are listed on the events page!

Courses are numbered for clarity of communication; they're not really strict indicators of the order the courses should be taken in.

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#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency ★

2 hours (why?) ~ In-person or virtual
For: Anyone and everyone!
Audience interaction level: 2 ••◦

The tried and true workhorse of trans education! Even old pros can learn a thing or two from this training. We'll cover everything you need to know from the ground up, get a little bit of practice in, and learn how we can all be better advocates. Look out for the extra content for medical professionals, educators, and legal professionals!

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#123: School Best Practices for Trans & Nonbinary Students

1–1½ hours ~ In-person or virtual
For: Anyone who works with or in schools!
Audience interaction level: 1 •◦◦

School is a crucible for many, but especially so for trans and nonbinary kids. In fact, a quarter of trans kids in the US reported having to switch schools due to safety concerns in 2019! Different practices can make things a whole lot more bearable, though, from simple language to district-wide procedural directives. We'll take a look at many of these practices and show how they can impact the lives of trans youth for the better.

#178: Gender Outside the Binary

2 hours ~ In-person or virtual
For: All sorts of people!
Audience interaction level: 2 ••◦

What does it mean to be nonbinary? And what's it really like to be a nonbinary person? There are many answers, and they're all right! In this training, you can learn about nonbinary genders, transitions, relationships, moments of realization, and much more.

#202: Topics in Transness

2 hours ~ In-person or virtual
For: Anyone who's got a grasp of the basics!
Audience interaction level: 1 •◦◦

What if a 201 was just better? It'd be this: a truly in-depth, vivid look at intersectionality and how it relates to transness! We'll look at the complex multiplicity of identities one can hold, and the many exponential impacts this can have on life and transition. Topics of discussion include race, ability, class, and even age!

#234: Busting the Binary in the English Language

2 hours ~ In-person recommended, virtual possible
For: Those who want tools, language, and practice!
Audience interaction level: 3 •••

Stacy's favorite workshop! Learn dozens of strategies for making gender-neutral language a habit in your everyday speech with this workshop. It's heavy on the participation, but never fear—with the provided 6-page worksheet, you can practice silently and build your confidence!

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#99: Gender Roles

1–1½ hours ~ In-person recommended
For: Groups that don't know where to start!

The best primer to a full-on trans training you ever did see! Stereotypes and expectations can affect our relationships, careers, and even food choices—they're impossible to get away from in a society as gendered as ours. In this course, we'll think of the gender roles that govern our culture, and dissect the impacts they have on us. A great intro for groups of all ages!

#187: Safe Silhouettes: Tucking & Binding Properly

1–1½ hours ~ In-person only
For: Trans/nonbinary people, and anyone who provides care to them!

Tucking and binding are two common practices by which a trans person's silhouette is flattened in certain areas. It's necessary for a lot of us to be able to feel comfortable and draw less attention to ourselves, but it's oftentimes done in less-than-ideal ways. In this workshop (led by people who have real-life experience with each of these practices), participants will learn how to tuck and bind in the safest ways possible, find out how to make it more sustainable, and get some quality guidance on all sorts of specific situations!

#193: Building Better Bathrooms

1 hour ~ In-person recommended
For: Any group in a building they have control over!

Gender-neutral bathrooms are always good to have in public buildings. The implementation, however, often leaves a lot to be desired. Ever have to wait in line for the bathroom at a house party? That's because restrooms inside houses aren't just gender-neutral—they're also single-serve. Let's figure out how to make gender-neutrality exceptionally viable in all sorts of buildings, from practical concerns to signage!

#300: Transgender Culture & History

2–4 hours ~ In-person or virtual
For: Trans/nonbinary people, anyone who's taken a 200-level course, and anyone who's curious!

Did you know that there are "trans moms" and "trans dads" who aren't parents? Or that there was a whole institute in the 1930's dedicated to advancing trans rights? Prepare to have your minds blown with the rich, storied history of transness in the Western world, and all the cultural hallmarks that make our communities thrive today!

#312: Putting the Trans Inclusion Back in Feminism

1–3 hours ~ In-person or virtual
For: Queer/feminist groups, GSAs, and ERGs!

Trans-exclusionary ideology is frighteningly common, even in progressive spaces. As it turns out, this ideology actually has a couple of base beliefs that inform the rest of it. Let's name those, and figure out how to change our way of thinking about gender for the better!

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We strongly encourage masking at all in-person trainings. This keeps us safe, and keeps everyone else safe, too. As public speakers, we need to be able to use our voices to their full capacities all the time. Even a minor cold can negatively impact our work.

We wear our masks when we present, but we always make sure to project and enunciate enough to be understood, and we try to have a mic and PA with us in case anyone can't hear. If you'd like us to not wear our masks, we will need every other human being in the room to be wearing theirs at all times.

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If you're unsure where to start, please schedule a consultation call with us so we can figure out what works best for you and your group! If you already know what you want, you can schedule a training with the button below. Lastly, if you just want to ask a question, you can either hit the button or call or email us directly.If you'd like to know more about prices for the courses, please visit the pricing page.

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Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings

Phone: +1 (505) 219-1949
Email: contact@transeducation.net
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Stacy Fatemi

Email: stacy@transeducation.net

Charlie Alexander

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1. Format

1.1.1: What do you need for in-person trainings?

An address, a place to park, directions to the room, and a way to display my slides! Either a big TV screen or a projector work just fine. Please take note of this, though: if the projector in the training room is wireless, we will need to know in advance so we can download the necessary drivers. Please let us know the brand and model of the projector, as well as any other connection info we might need to pair one of our computers to it.

We always bring a laptop of our own with the slides on it, but we try to have a flash drive with us too just in case. All our presentations are local files, so we don't need an internet connection at all unless we need to broadcast the training from my computer or unexpectedly download any projector drivers.

If 40 or more people will be in attendance, we’ll probably need amplification so we don’t have to yell. We try to bring our own PA and mic to all trainings just in case, but we don't always have them available.

1.1.2: Do you host in-person trainings yourself?

No, we unfortunately don't have the space for that. If you don't either, let's do a virtual training!

1.1.3: Do you require masking?

We try to! Since we're guests in every space we enter, we don't have the power to truly require it. We did write a little about it here, though. TL;DR: it's strongly encouraged—we're professional voice users, so even a mild cold can get us down.

1.1.4: Can I get an in-person training outside of New Mexico?

Yes! It'll be more expensive and harder to schedule, though. We'll need travel expenses covered, and to block off enough time on the training calendar to get there and back.

1.1.5: How should the room be arranged?

Hey, as long as everyone can see/hear the content and there is at least one (1) chair near the computer, arrange the room however you'd like! We know that some attendees like to take notes on paper, so it might be good to have at least a few tables/desks, but you know your group and room better than we do.

If you have any control over which room you use, definitely pick one that isn't super echo-y (for the sake of your comprehension and our sanity).

1.1.6: Is there a minimum or maximum audience size?

We'll train any group of 5 or more people! That is, if at least 5 people are expected to show up, we'll do the training (even if less than 5 people are actually there on the day of). There's no maximum for in-person trainings, as long as everyone can access the content and we're not breaking fire code.

1.1.7: What if I don't have 5 people?

There are two solutions to this! First, you could invite your friends to bring your total numbers up to 5. (It doesn't have to be a formal affair; we've trained in people's living rooms before.)

Second, you could attend a regularly-scheduled virtual training event! On the events page, you can see every open-to-the-public training that's coming up. We plan to host at least one session of every currently-offered training every month, so even if you can't make the next one, you might be able to make it to the one after that.

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1.2.1: What is a virtual training?

A virtual training is one that we present via a meeting software (like Zoom), where every audience member is joining from their own device (and thus each have their own camera and mic). There's a chat where people can ask questions, there are audio controls, and there are ways to manage the experience with keystrokes and mouse clicks. If there's any difference from this regarding where people are and how they're joining, it's a hybrid training, which is detailed below.

1.2.2: Do you do hybrid trainings?

It depends what you mean. We've seen three main types:

Broadcast hybrid is where the two of us are (Charlie and Stacy) doing the training in the same room as the group, but part of the group is watching the training from a different location. There is literally no problem with this, as long as we don't have to broadcast it ourselves. If we do have to broadcast it ourselves, we can sort that out beforehand.

Postage stamp hybrid is where the training group is all in one room, and the two of us aren't. It's so named because our view of the entire room is condensed to the size of a postage stamp on my screen. This isn't ideal; we're projected as flat images, can't interact with the audience in a meaningful way, and don't get to optimize the setup of the room. It's possible to make this better, though. Using a good camera pointed closely at the audience, and a high-quality microphone that every audience members knows to approach and talk into when speaking, this can be a viable format.

Reverse hybrid is where we're in the same room as the tech person/training liaison, and the entire group of attendees is watching the training remotely, for some reason. Don't... don't do this. Please.

1.2.3: What platform do you prefer?

Zoom.

1.2.4: Would you rather make the link yourselves?

Yes.

1.2.5: Is there a minimum or maximum audience size for virtual trainings?

The 5-person minimum for in-person trainings still holds here, but we can only have 100 participants on Zoom. If your organization can support more (whether it's on Zoom or a different platform), go for it! We'd be happy to use a provided link as long as Live Transcription is enabled. We'll note here that as virtual audience sizes surpass 50, the need for chat moderation starts becoming apparent. Whichever one of us isn't actively speaking will usually do it regardless, but it's always good to have someone from the org watch the chat too when there are that many attendees.

1.2.6: Are you okay with recordings of your training for those who couldn't make it to the session?

Yes, on two conditions:

These trainings change somewhat frequently. We're always working on ways to improve them, whether it's in terms of making them more interactive or updating them to stay with the times. For that reason, we don't really like having old recordings floating around, especially outside of the groups they were intended for.

1.2.7: Can you make a video of the training instead?

In certain situations, yes! Now, it is always best for people to be able to attend the trainings in some way. The interactive component really helps with learning (as does having a real-life trans person there to answer questions), along with a whole host of other things that would be too long to list. That being said, sometimes a video is actually the best solution.

Sometimes, you can't schedule a decently-sized group all at the same time for a whole hour or two to do nothing but a training, and even if you can, you might not make a dent in the total amount of people who need the training. We've seen this in state correctional institutions, as well as in other organizations that either have a high turnover or maintain an intranet-based portal for their members.

At any rate, if a video is right for your group, let us know! It'll be more expensive than a regular training, since we'll have to take pains to personalize things and make them more engaging, but we'll put our hearts and souls into it to make sure it serves the purpose it needs to. (We've both sat through enough boring Zoom recordings to know that videos need to be structured differently to keep one's attention.)

1.2.8: Will we get a copy of your slides after the training?

Absolutely! Having to photograph the slides or hurriedly take notes is a drag. We'd much rather you have the PDF for your own later reference.

1.2.9: Can I give your slides to those who couldn't make it to the training?

Not as a substitute for a training, no. Our slides are visual aids; the real education is in what's said while the slides are being displayed, and in the activities the trainees get to participate in. We don't doubt that some information can be gleaned from the slides alone, but trainings are trainings, and slides are slides.

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2.1.1: How do I schedule a training?

Fill out the form! We'll get in touch with you to iron out the time, date, and format. If you need some questions answered beforehand, just send both (or either) of us an email. Our addresses are stacy@transeducation.net and charlie@transeducation.net.

2.2.1: What days usually work best for you?

Any, really.

2.2.2: What about times?

Stacy: I'm not exactly a morning person. I try not to schedule anything before 11:00am Mountain Time if I can help it, but I work of off your schedule. If it has to be in the morning, it'll be in the morning. (And by golly, it'll be a great training no matter what time it's at!)

2.2.3: Can you do weekends?

Yes! We get asked for weekends seldom enough that we usually don't have to move anything around to accommodate it, either.

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2.3.1: Can you split a training into two halves?

We can and we have! All we ask is that each half is less than a week apart in time. If they're spaced out longer, the material starts to get difficult to remember when coming back.

2.3.2: Do you take questions during the training, or after?

Both, if it's a virtual training! We've tried to do both for in-person trainings sometimes, but that can lead to us running out of time, since we can't defer getting and subsequently answering the questions. We always make sure there's time at the end for questions, though, even if we can't get to them in the middle.

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3.1.1: Do you charge taxes?

Yes, it's 7.75% after adding the mileage (if any).

3.1.2: So, you charge for mileage?

Yes, $0.62 per mile if it's an in-person training outside the Albuquerque metro area! If the address is in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Carnuel, or the South Valley, no mileage will be charged. The number of miles can be calculated by opening up your favorite navigation app, entering "Albuquerque" as your start point, entering your address as the end point, and then doubling the resulting number of miles.

3.1.3: Can I seriously get a free training?

Yup! Lack of funds should never be a barrier to receiving education, and we will die on that hill.

3.1.4: Can I pay an amount that's not $0 or $300?

Indeed, you can! Just tell us how much to charge you and we'll reflect that in the invoice.

3.1.5: Does the standard $300 rate scale with audience size?

Nope. Whether it's for 5 people or 100 people, it's still $300. Again, you can pay us more if you really want to.

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3.2.1: Do you take cards? Checks? Cash?

Yes, yes, and yes! We use Stripe to enable payment by card. If you want to pay by check, you can send it to us in the mail. And if it's an in-person training, you can hand us the cash after the training if you have it!

3.2.2: What are your payment methods in order of preference?

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4.1: Do you offer CEUs? CMEs? CLEs?

We can, if your organization accredits us! We have our résumés and learning objectives all fired up and ready to go. Apart from that, though, we're not independently accredited.

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#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency (Outline)

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#234: Busting the Binary in the English Language (Outline)

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If you want a training, but don't have a group of 5 or more, you're in luck! Below are all the upcoming virtual public sessions that you can attend.

The suggested ticket cost is $20 per person. As trans people, we appreciate getting paid for our time, energy, and work! If you can't pay that much, or want to pay us more than that, you can name your price at the payment links below each of the training descriptions!

Dates are subject to change without notice unless at least 1 person has already registered, so don’t wait—register today!

*Please enter the date of the training as the memo on your payment.

Saturday, June 24, 2023
12:00pm–2:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency

Presented by Stacy Fatemi & Charlie Alexander

The tried and true workhorse of trans education! Even old pros can learn a thing or two from this training. We'll cover everything you need to know from the ground up, get a little bit of practice in, and learn how we can all be better advocates. Audience interaction is encouraged, especially in the first half hour. There will be a 5-minute intermission, and questions will be answered!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
6:00pm–8:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency

Presented by Stacy Fatemi & Charlie Alexander

The tried and true workhorse of trans education! Even old pros can learn a thing or two from this training. We'll cover everything you need to know from the ground up, get a little bit of practice in, and learn how we can all be better advocates. Audience interaction is encouraged, especially in the first half hour. There will be a 5-minute intermission, and questions will be answered!

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Monday, April 17, 2023
3:00pm–5:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#234: Busting the Binary in the English Language

Presented by Stacy Fatemi

Make gender-neutral language a habit in your everyday speech with this workshop! We'll be learning a couple dozen different strategies, including how to use specific pronouns like xe/xym, how to talk about nonbinary people (and anyone whose gender you don't know), a plethora of alternatives to various forms of address, and even ways to correct misgenderings!

NEW: There's now a worksheet you can fill out during the workshop, so you can do the activities on your own and get all the practice you can get! You'll receive a link to it in the same email that the Zoom link comes in. Register early so you can print it out (if you want), or fill it out digitally on your web browser or PDF viewer!

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
6:00pm–8:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
12:00pm–2:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
7:00pm–9:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#234: Busting the Binary in the English Language

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Sunday, February 12, 2023
11:00am–1:00pm Mountain Time (convert timezone)

#101: Transgender Cultural Fluency

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