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Author Lindsey, Randall B., author.

Title A culturally proficient response to LGBT communities : a guide for educators / Randall B. Lindsey, Richard M. Diaz, Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Raymond D. Terrell, Delores B. Lindsey
Published Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2013]

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 164 pages) : illustrations
Contents pt. I. Introduction: background, challenges, and opportunity -- 1. Context ; 2. The tools of cultural proficiency ; 3. Equality and equity are both important, just not the same ; 4. Understanding our history helps shape our future -- Part II. Westfield Unified School District -- 5. Creating safe space: moving from compliance to advocacy ; 6. Assessing cultural knowledge ; 7. Valuing diversity ; 8. Managing the dynamics of difference ; 9. Adapting to diversity ; 10. Institutionalizing cultural knowledge: you, your school, and your community -- Part III. Next steps -- 11. Moving from bystander to ally ; Why we do this work
Summary High impact strategies to improve student outcomes Positive systemic change begins when school leaders elevate understanding and propel schools toward safe and diverse-friendly environments. To combat anti-gay discrimination, educators often use silence, policy, legislation and compliance. This brave book maintains that building safe and welcoming schools begins not only with effective and appropriate policy but also with inside-out analysis of one's own beliefs and values. Resulting cultural proficiencies boost empathy and improve learning environments. On this simple premise, readers will
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159) and index
Notes English
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 02, 2021)
Subject Sexual minorities -- Education -- United States
Sexual minorities -- Education -- Canada
Sexual minority students -- United States.
Sexual minority students -- Canada
Lesbian students -- United States
Lesbian students -- Canada
Gay students -- United States
Gay students -- Canada
Bisexual students -- United States
Bisexual students -- Canada
Transgender youth -- Education -- United States
Transgender youth -- Education -- Canada
Homosexuality and education -- United States
Homosexuality and education -- Canada
EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
Sexual minority students
Bisexual students
Gay students
Homosexuality and education
Lesbian students
Sexual minorities -- Education
Bisexual youth.
Gay youth.
Lesbian youth.
Queer youth.
Transgender youth.
Youth (LGBTQ)
Canada
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Diaz, Richard M., author.
Robins, Kikanza Nuri, 1950- author.
Terrell, Raymond D., author.
Lindsey, Delores B., author.
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