Frances Marion
LCSW
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Frances Marion
Frances Marion (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Los Angeles Unified School District. As a member of the Human Relations, Diversity & Equity unit, she provides training and consultation to school communities on a range of issues related to identity, bias, conflict and school climate. Her areas of clinical experience include HIV/AIDS care, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression (SOGIE), counseling for students receiving special education services, and somatic approaches to trauma healing. Her practice has been strongly shaped by the frameworks of transformative justice, nonviolent communication, and grassroots movements for racial justice.
SESSION OVERVIEW
What Were You Thinking?! Addressing Biased Language in Elementary Schools
It can be shocking to hear stories of some of the language used on elementary school campuses- particularly the use of racial slurs like the “N-word.” Educators and administrators are grappling with how to assess these incidents, determine appropriate interventions, and promote a welcoming and affirming environment for all students.
This workshop will showcase a recently piloted anti-bias series for elementary students. Participants will gain insight into the series by participating in activities, hearing about lessons learned, and practicing skills for talking to children about biased language and slurs.