Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students

Type

Book

Authors

Peter M. DeWitt

ISBN 10

1452205906

ISBN 13

9781452205908

Tags

Philosophy & Social Aspects, School Safety, Student Life, Educational Philosophy

Description

All students deserve a safe, respectful school environment Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered are susceptible to dropping out of school. This book provides professional development ideas and real-life vignettes 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 include: Implementing a student code of conduct and school board policies to safeguard students Helping staff members recognize and respond to overt and covert LGBT issues Ways to include appropriate LGBT topics in the curriculum Supporting Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) in middle and high school settings - from Amzon

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