Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students - Couverture souple

DeWitt, Dr. Peter M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1452205906 ISBN 13 : 9781452205908

Editeur : Corwin, 2012

Synopsis

Dignity for All 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. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"Dignity for All is a wise book that will help administrators, teachers, and parents work together to make sure that our schools are welcoming for all of our students. Peter DeWitt provides the insight and ideas to lead the way in including LGBT students." (Diane Ravitch, Research Professor 20111121)

"In this book, a group of students that is often misunderstood and frequently maligned finds a voice. Educators whose reach extends to every student will discover here a deeper understanding of these students needs as well as sound advice on addressing those needs." (Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor 20111208)

Leaders set the tone for their buildings. Peter DeWitt offers an important resource for teachers and administrators that will help create an inclusive school for all students. (Todd Whitaker, Professor )

"Dignity for All provides educators with critical information on the experiences of LGBT students in our schools and how to create safe and affirming spaces for these youth. Grounded in his experience as a teacher and school administrator, Peter DeWitt makes vital knowledge accessible for those on the front lines in schools." (Eliza Byard, Executive Director ) --Review

Présentation de l'éditeur :

All students deserve a safe, respectful school environment Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgendered are susceptible to being harassed by their peers and are at high risk of dropping out of school. 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. Peter DeWitt provides specific strategies for school leaders that includeImplementing a student code of conduct and school board policies to safeguard studentsHelping staff members recognize and respond to overt and covert LGBT issuesProfessional development guidelines to equip staff to interveneWays to include appropriate LGBT topics in the curriculumSupporting Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) in middle and high school settingsThis practical and compassionate guide contains numerous cases and examples, proposed strategies and templates for codes of conduct (including the NY Code), book study questions, and links to pertinent articles, websites, and blogs for further information. Dignity for All helps inform educators of the issues and methods for building acceptance in a diverse world.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Corwin
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1452205906
• ISBN 13: 9781452205908
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 134