We are happy to announce that the proposed policies for the equitable treatment of gender expansive (transgender and gender non-binary) public K-12 Virginia school students are proposed no more! They are now finalized! As a bit of background information, Delegate Marcus Simon’s HB145 and Senator Jennifer Boysko’s SB 161 bills codified protections for transgender and gender non-binary students in Virginia schools. The bills instructed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft the model policies for these groups of students. Now that the public comment period is over and the policies have been finalized, School Boards will be required to adopt these policies (or policies that may even been more comprehensive) at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. TGEA would like to thank all who were instrumental in the creation of these policies and those who spoke up in favor of them during the public comment period. Many Virginians are working towards making this state inclusive for all! If you wish to see these policies, you can access them HERE.
Category Archives: Community
March 12 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the March 12 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.
“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM.
(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Cancellation Policy
In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
February 12 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the February 12 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.
“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM. (Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link). If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Cancellation Policy
In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
January 8th – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the January 8 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.
“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM. (Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link). If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Cancellation Policy
In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
December 11th 2nd Friday – Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the December 11 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.
“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM. (Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link). If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Cancellation Policy
In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
12th Annual Northern Virginia
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
Please join us in remembering and honoring our transgender brothers and sisters who lost their lives for living their authentic selves. TGEA’s Executive Director, Reverend Emma Chattin, will lead this virtual ceremony.
Join us Fri Nov 20th at 7PM at the ZOOM link https://tinyurl.com/NOVATDOR
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November 2nd Friday – Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the November 13 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.
“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM. (Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link). If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Cancellation Policy
In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
TGEA Framework
The Transgender Education Association stands behind its promise of support for transgender individuals and the continuing education of the greater community to increase acceptance of transgender and non- binary people. Its many initiatives have improved life for those in the trans community and those who care for them.
In recent years, the TGEA has undergone a significant evolution, thanks to the initiatives of the volunteer members who have seen needs in the community and, through their ingenuity, found ways to fill many of those needs.
But, as it has become an indispensable leader for transgender guidance and rights in the Metropolitan DC area, the Board has realized that long-term planning has become critical for an organization with unique responsibilities to the transgender community, especially as resources and our management of programs grow. We owe that to the community and to future boards of the TGEA.
In an effort to baseline our efforts, the board has developed a Framework which captures our Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives, and the projects we take on to meet those objectives. As this is a work in progress, the Board will continue to update the Framework to match our focus and our resource requirements.
Important Update Regarding
Second Friday March 13 Meeting
“Out of an abundance of caution, the TGEA Board of Directors has canceled the March 13th Second Friday gathering at MCC NoVA. If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”
Be Safe, Stay Safe.
Remembering Judith Bienvenu
Judith Bienvenu died of cancer Sept. 19, 2019. Let me tell you a little about Jude. She was significant in the leadership and organization of TGEA at a critical time for the organization, and was vital in TGEA obtaining its tax exempt status. Click here to read more.
A funeral is not planned. A memorial service will be held on November 9, 2019 at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030 at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Please write bienvenusj@gmail.com, if possible, to RSVP so we can plan provisions.