Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: A Guide for Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth and Families

✍ Scribed by Emily S. Fisher (editor), Karen Komosa-Hawkins (editor)

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 279
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 school professionals need to understand the social and political trends that impact LGBTQ individuals, the development of sexual orientation and gender identity, risk and resilience factors, and the intersection of LGBTQ identity with other aspects of diversity. The second section explores topics critical for the development of safe, supportive school environments, including understanding legal and ethical mandates, training school personnel, addressing bullying and harassment, and developing inclusive classrooms. Special topics related to counseling LGBTQ students, supporting families of LGBTQ students, becoming an ally and advocate in the schools, and connecting with community resources are also covered.

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✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About the Contributors
Part I Theoretical Foundations and Background
1 Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students and Families
2 Putting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Context: Historical Influences and Social Trends
3 Adolescent Development: Identity, Intimacy, and Exploration
4 Promoting Resilience in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
5 Transgender and Intersex Students: Supporting Resilience and Empowerment
6 Diversity across the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Community
Part II Applications in the Schools and Community
7 Law, Policy, and Ethics: What School Professionals Need to Know
8 Training School Professionals to Work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students and Parents
9 Safe Schools: Prevention and Intervention for Bullying and Harassment
10 Responsive Classroom Curriculum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students
11 Creating Inclusive School Environments for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Headed Families and their Children
12 Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students
13 Educating and Empowering Families of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students
14 Educators as Allies in Support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students and Parents
15 Accessing Community Resources: Providing Support for All
Index