Dignity for All Safeguarding LGBT Students

Name: Dignity for All Safeguarding LGBT Students
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ISBN: 9781452205908

ISBN-10: 1452205906

ISBN-13: 9781452205908

Edition: 2012

Authors: Peter DeWitt

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Description:

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the topic of safeguarding sexually diverse students. The author explains why this group of students has been marginalized, the need for safeguards, and why this group is at high risk of dropping out of school.This text also describes the history behind the stereotypes of the GLBT community and how harmful they can be for this student population. Included is practical information that administrators and staff can use in their daily practice, such as how to:Implement curriculum and offer professional development ideas to administrators to help staff feel more empowered to help GLBT studentsEstablish student codes of conduct and school board…

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 3/6/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 136
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.35" tall
Weight: 0.638



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Author



The Silent Minority


Our School Experiences


What It Means to Be Gay


The Need for Role Models


Harassment and Discrimination of LGBT Students


Negative Stereotypes of LGBT Students


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions



Bullying of LGBT Students


Where Bullying Behavior Begins


Cyberbullying


Setting the Tone in School


Safeguarding and Supporting LGBT Students


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions



The Role of Schools


The Impact Schools Can Have on LGBT Students


Keeping Students Safe


Teacher Biases


Professional Development


Parent Outreach


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions



Curriculum Matters


Diverse Literature at an Age-Appropriate Level


Supportive Learning Environments for LGBT Students


Curriculum


Elementary School Gender Differences and Character Education


English Language Arts


Social Studies


Guest Speakers Who Address Bullying


After-School Enrichment


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions



Gay-Straight Alliances


Why Schools Should Offer a GSA


The Parameters of Creating a GSA


Events Held by a GSA


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions



Following Through: School Board Policies and Codes of Conduct


Laws That Support School Decisions


School Leaders Embracing the Sexual Diversity of Students


A Shared Vision: Creating School Codes of Conduct


Creating School Board Policies


How Parents, Staff, and Students Can Help


Conclusion


Action Steps


Discussion Questions


Questions to Ponder



Important Stories From Higher Education


Appendix: NASP Position Statement: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth


References


Index