| Description |
1 online resource (279 pages) |
| Contents |
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students, parents, and families / Emily S. Fisher -- Putting sexual orientation and gender identity in context: historical influences and social trends / Judy Chiasson and Ronni Sanlo -- Adolescent development: identity, intimacy, and exploration / Omar B. Jamil, Gary W. Harper, and Douglas Bruce -- Promoting resilience in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth / Karen Komosa-Hawkins and G. Thomas Schanding, Jr. -- Transgender and intersex students: supporting resilience and empowerment / Anneliese A. Singh -- Diversity across the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community / Cirleen DeBlaere and Melanie Brewster -- Law, policy, and ethics: what school professionals need to know / Asaf Orr and Karen Komosa-Hawkins -- Training school professionals to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students and parents / Joy S. Whitman -- Safe schools: prevention and intervention for bullying and harassment / Dorothy L. Espelage and Mrinalini A. Rao -- Responsive classroom curriculum for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students / Emily A. Greytak and Joseph G. Kosciw -- Creating inclusive school environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender headed families and their children / Alicia L. Fedewa and Ashley Candelaria -- Counseling lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students / Grady L. Garner, Jr. and Dennis M. Emano -- Educating and empowering families of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students / Caitlin Ryan and Stuart F. Chen-Hayes -- Educators as allies in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students and parents / Robert A. McGarry -- Accessing community resources: providing support for all / Kelly S. Kennedy |
| Summary |
The importance of creating safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students in the school environment cannot be overstated. It is one of the most prominent issues facing school professionals today, and its success has lasting, positive effects on the entire student body. Drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners, Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments provides a comprehensive examination of the topics most relevant for school professionals. The first section lays out the theoretical foundation and background scho |
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Homophobia in schools -- Prevention
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Sexual minority students.
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Sexual minority parents.
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Sexual minority parents
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Sexual minority students
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LGBTQ+ families
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Komosa-Hawkins, Karen
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| ISBN |
9781136663390 |
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1136663398 |
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