Jess Jones Education & Consulting

08/05/2026

Heading back to school can present a number of challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ students.

On Tuesday, August 18, Jess Jones Education & Consulting be hosting an online space to discuss ways to start the year off right.

We’ll explore navigating the school-home relationship, helping educators make inclusive adjustments in the classroom, and much more!

This session will include 20-30 minutes of presentation followed by an open Q&A session.

For privacy, participants will not be able to message with or see the names and faces of other participants.

A webinar recording will be sent to those who register.

Save your spot and bring all your questions, curiosities, and current challenges! I’ll have plenty of tips and resources to share.

See you there! 🧑🏻‍🏫🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

02/17/2026

Creating better outcomes for q***r and gender-expansive youth requires more than just awareness; it requires systemic shifts in our approach to affirming care.

Join me on March 18th for a virtual Lunch & Learn hosted by Webster University, where we will:

• Move beyond the basics of trauma-informed care toward specific, culturally-responsive interventions for gender-expansive youth

• Explore ecological frameworks that address the multi-layered factors impacting LGBTQ+ youth safety and wellness

• Bridge theory and practice with actionable tools for every level of clinical experience

The event is free to attend and offers CEUs for those who need them.

Whether you’re new to supporting LGBTQ+ youth or a seasoned ally, I’d love to see you there!

01/09/2026

Next week, the US Supreme Court will be hearing key cases affecting transgender students' right to fair, equal opportunities in schools. Join community at City Hall on Monday 1/12, as we show up in support of trans youth! It truly takes a team: help spread the word by sharing this flyer. See y'all there! 💜

“Rally for Trans Rights” on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m., at the St. Louis City Hall Rotunda.

On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., landmark cases challenging bans that discriminate against transgender students under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX.

In response, the ACLU has called on Black Pride STL and TFAM organizations nationwide to host community activations in support of trans justice. Black Pride St. Louis is answering this call by hosting a “Rally for Trans Rights” on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m., at the St. Louis City Hall Rotunda.

We invite you to partner with us by promoting and participating in this rally, including outreach, sign-making, and uplifting community speakers.

Trans rights are human rights. We hope you will stand with us in supporting our trans siblings and affirming justice for all.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Jordan Elizabeth Braxton, Vice President of Black Pride St. Louis, at [email protected].

03/24/2025

Puberty can feel weird and unfamiliar for any kid, but imagine going through it without any information about bodies like your own! 😣 That’s the reality for too many students, which is why I was thrilled to spend my morning with elementary school Health teachers, exploring ways to make their curriculum more inclusive and affirming for ALL students: including those who are gender-expansive and intersex. Creating a learning environment where every child feels seen, supported, and informed is essential, and I’m grateful to be part of this important work!

03/04/2025

In a time when LGBTQ+ students, educators, and families are facing unprecedented challenges, coming together as a community has never been more important. Out at School 2025 is your space to connect, learn, and take action.

Together, we’ll build strong networks, share vital resources, and cultivate the resilience needed to navigate today’s realities.

📍 Join us in St. Louis on March 29 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM to connect, strategize, and work toward a future where all of us can thrive. 🏫🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, mental health professional, or family member, you play a key role in creating safer, more affirming spaces… and you don’t have to do it alone.

🌈 Registration is now open: secure your spot today! 🌈

02/20/2025

EXCITING NEWS! Registration for Out at School 2025 is now OPEN! 🥳

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.💡

We’re coming together to create schools where LGBTQ+ students, educators, and families can thrive, and we want YOU there! 🏫🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, mental health professional, or caregiver, you play a vital role in creating safer, more inclusive schools. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Let’s learn, connect, and create change 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. Register today! ⬇️

https://tinyurl.com/oas25stl

This event is made possible by the collaboration of Connected Learning, Jess Jones Education & Consulting, KKA Consulting, MO Equity Education Partnership, Complete Harmony STL, and Special School District of St. Louis County.

02/20/2025

EXCITING NEWS! Registration for Out at School 2025 is now OPEN! 🥳

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.💡

We’re coming together to create schools where LGBTQ+ students, educators, and families can thrive, and we want YOU there! 🏫🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Whether you're an educator, administrator, mental health professional, or caregiver, you play a vital role in creating safer, more inclusive schools. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Let’s learn, connect, and create change 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. Register today! ⬇️

https://tinyurl.com/oas25stl

This event is made possible by the collaboration of Connected Learning, Jess Jones Education & Consulting, KKA Consulting, MO Equity Education Partnership, Complete Harmony STL, and Special School District of St. Louis County.

01/30/2025

Less than 24 hours after an executive order was issued to ban support for transgender students and students of color, I had the honor of facilitating a session for district leaders.

Together, we strategized and deepened our commitment to educational equity. I’m incredibly grateful to work alongside leaders who refuse to abandon the most vulnerable members of our school communities. Their support gives me hope. 🔥✨

01/07/2025

Don’t miss the virtual screening of “CONNECTION | ISOLATION!” 🍿

This powerful documentary explores the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trans lives. The film highlights resilience, community-building, and self-discovery while answering the urgent call for racial and disability justice.

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: January 23-24
𝗤&𝗔 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: January 24, 6:30-8pm CT

🧏 ASL interpretation and closed captioning provided.

Tickets are now on sale! Link in bio.

NOTE: This event is limited to the greater St. Louis region.