| Record Number |
16273 |
| ISBN |
9781452205908 (pbk.) |
| Location |
371.8 DEW |
| Author |
DeWitt, Peter |
| Title |
Dignity for all : safeguarding LGBT students / Peter DeWitt. [Book] |
| Published |
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2012. |
| Collation |
xiii, 117 p. ; 23 cm. |
| General Note |
A joint publication with the National Association of School Psychologists. |
| Supplied by Family Planning NSW bookshop. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents Note |
1.The Silent Minority -- 2.Bullying of LGBT Students -- 3.The Role of Schools -- 4.Curriculum Matters -- 5.Gay-Straight Alliances -- 6.Following Through: School Board Policies and Codes of Conduct -- 7.Important Stories From Higher Education. |
| Machine generated contents note: 1.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 -- 2.Bullying of LGBT Students -- Where Bullying Behavior Begins -- Cyberbullying -- Setting the Tone in School -- Safeguarding and Supporting LGBT Students -- Conclusion -- Action Steps -- Discussion Questions -- 3.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 -- 4.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 -- |
| Contents note continued: Guest Speakers Who Address Bullying -- After-School Enrichment -- Conclusion -- Action Steps -- Discussion Questions -- 5.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 -- 6.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 -- 7.Important Stories From Higher Education. |
| Summary Note |
This book provides professional development ideas and strategies that will help educational leaders foster a more caring school culture not only for LGBT students, but for all students. |
| Target Audience |
Collection code: LGBTIQA+ |
| Subject |
Schools -- Safety measures -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Homosexuality and education -- United States |
| Lesbian students -- United States |
| Gay students -- United States |
| Bisexual students -- United States |
| Transgender youth -- Education -- United States |
| Schools -- United States -- Safety measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| LGBTIQA+ For Teachers |
| Added Corporate Name |
National Association of School Psychologists (U.S.) |
