Practice Makes Perfect.

You've been told that pronouns are important, and you want to get it right... but how? Perfect Pronouns in 30 Days helps allies of the transgender community overcome common mistakes and challenges in using affirming pronouns by teaching you simple strategies for getting it right. With our expert guidance, you can increase your confidence in using gender-affirming language, affirm your friends and family, and create a safer and more supportive world for transgender people!
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This course is for you if...

  • You have LGBTQ+ friends, family, clients and/or colleagues (spoiler: you do!).

  • You've heard pronouns are important, but aren't sure how to make appropriate changes to your language.

  • You want an opportunity to practice getting pronouns right, but don't want to cause harm when you make mistakes.

  • You want to affirm those you love and care about and help transgender people feel safe with you.

  • You want to lead by example in your allyship.

Meet Your Instructor, Jess

Jess Jones, MA

Founder and Director at Jess Jones Education & Consulting

Jess Jones is an accomplished educational consultant, facilitator, and former high school English teacher. With over a decade of experience in Education as an openly queer and transgender person, Jess is widely regarded as the go-to source on LGBTQ+ equity and gender-affirming practices. Following their years in the classroom, Jess served as the Education Liaison at Washington University’s Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. In that role, Jess walked alongside the families and schools of transgender students as they navigated the important decisions and many challenges that can arise from gender transition at school. In 2020, Jess diversified the support that they provide to the community by founding their business, Jess Jones Education & Consulting. With a primary focus on gender and sexuality education, they offer workshops, professional development, consulting, internal training development, policy development, student learning, and much more to schools, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. In their years as an LGBTQ+ advocate, Jess has worked with more than 100 organizations and trained over 6,500 people on gender-affirming practices and supporting LGBTQ+ people. Jess holds an MA in English Studies and Gender Studies from East Carolina University. To learn more or connect with Jess, please visit their website at www.JessJonesEducation.com.

Course curriculum

Here's an outline of what you'll be learning:

    1. Welcome to Perfect Pronouns in 30 Days

    2. Check-In

    3. How to Use This Course

    4. Tell Us More About You!

    5. What to Expect Next

    1. A Lesson in Pronoun History

    2. Transgender People & Pronouns

    3. What's in a Name?

    4. Singular They

    5. Pronoun Practice #1

    6. Neopronouns & No Pronouns

    7. Pronoun Practice #2

    8. Other Gendered Language

    9. Quiz: Gendered Language Swap

    10. Check-In

    11. What to Expect Next

    1. What We're Covering in This Module

    2. Normalize Sharing Pronouns

    3. Pronoun Practice #1

    4. Avoiding Common Mistakes

    5. Pronoun Practice #2

    6. When You Do Make a Mistake

    7. Pronoun Practice #3

    8. When Others Make Mistakes

    9. Pronoun Practice #4

    10. Adding Your Pronouns Online

    11. Check-In

    12. What to Expect Next

    1. What We're Covering in This Module

    2. Coming Out: an Invitation to Allyship

    3. Quiz: How Would You Respond?

    4. The Pronoun Learning Curve & Strategies for Getting It Right

    5. Strategy #1

    6. Strategy #2

    7. Strategy #3

    8. Strategy #4

    9. Check-In

    10. What to Expect Next

    1. Congrats! You Did It!!!

    2. Where to Find Support After This Course

    3. Post-Survey

About this course

  • 41 lessons

Pricing options

To make this course accessible to all, there are several pricing options available. Select the option that works best for you below. Scholarships are available to those with financial need. To request or sponsor a scholarship, please email [email protected].

Testimonials

“Such a terrific class! Tons of helpful and practical information presented in a thoroughly engaging way. Jess is an outstanding presenter who is both extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their subject. They taught with warmth and compassion, and provided a truly transformative experience for their learners. Would enthusiastically recommend their class to anyone!”

Anna P.

“Jess did a tremendous job of communicating the stakes, and why gender-affirming language is critical--literally life-saving--for transgender people. They teach in a way that is not judgmental or shaming, but helps participants see ways in which they can better meet transgender people's needs.”

Jason M.

“This course has afforded me many new tools and some real insight as to how I can make a difference and be more of a support system to my transgender child. ”

Dionne L.

FAQ

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You will have access to the course for one year from date of purchase. To inquire about extended access, please contact Jess: [email protected]

  • How long will this course take me to complete?

    It depends! This course is designed so that you can go at your own pace and revisit content as desired. You may decide to fly through the modules or you might spend some extra time with the practice activities. As the course name suggests, I recommend that the average person use the practice strategies for at least a month. This is because shifts in our thinking and language don’t happen overnight (if only!). Some people may pick up on these changes more quickly than others, but the reality is often that changing how we refer to people can take time. Be patient with yourself and go at your own pace.

  • I already have some experience with using gender-affirming language. Will this course be useful to me?

    Absolutely! Even folks who have experience with using gender-affirming language will gain new insight with this course. Although the content is organized in an intentional way to optimize learning, the modules are also designed so that you can skip around as needed.

  • I don't know any transgender people. Is this course right for me?

    This may be a surprise, but I can 100% guarantee that you *do* know transgender people! You just might not know it, as they might not be "out." Research shows that transgender and gender-expansive people make up around 1% of the population. This might not sound like much, but that's about the same number of people with red hair! This is one of the many reasons why it's important to use gender-affirming language and proper pronoun etiquette, even if you don't think there are any trans people around. It's also always appreciated when you set a good example for others with your allyship!

  • Will I actually be *perfect* at using affirming language after this course?

    The unfortunate reality is that, in spite of all our good intentions and efforts, we are human. Being human means making mistakes. So, although this course can get you as close to perfect as possible, you may still make mistakes from time to time. Don't fret, though! The course covers in depth what to do in the event that you do slip up. We'll discuss this in a video lesson *and* spend time practicing messing up, with no harm to transgender people involved!