Supporting gender identity and sexual orientation diversity in K-12 schools / edited by Megan C. Lytle and Richard A. Sprott.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lytle, Megan C., editor.

Sprott, Richard A., 1965- editor.

Series:

Perspectives on sexual orientation and gender diversity series

Perspectives on sexual orientation and diversity

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gender identity in education.

Sexual minority youth--Education.

Sexual minority youth.

Trans students--Social conditions.

Trans students.

Gender Identity.

Transgender Persons--education.

Transgender students.

Social conditions.

LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBTQ+ people.

Medical Subjects:

Gender Identity.

Transgender Persons--education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 230 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2021]

System Details:

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Summary:

"This book reviews timely, pragmatic interventions and strategies to support LGBTQ students in K12 schools. Where formal programs affirming diversity of gender expression and sexual orientation are not yet in place, contributors provide insights and practical tips for creating a positive, safe school environment. Topics include how stigma based on gender expression or sexual orientation can affect children and adolescents in school performance and risk-taking behavior, and how schools can flip the narrative on bullying and victimization to one that promotes strengths and school connectedness. Teacher and school staff training issues are also addressed, along with suggestions for advocacy on the small scale and at local, regional, and state systems levels. In this book school counselors and psychologists, administrators, teachers, and other community stakeholders will find steps they can take to translate and implement the ever-growing body of scientific theory and research on equitable education of gender minority and sexual minority children, youth, and families."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contributors

Introduction: Moving from research to policy and school interventions / Megan C. Lytle and Richard A. Sprott

Resolving to fix social injustices for gender and sexually diverse youth : starting points / Megan C. Lytle and Richard A. Sprott

Advancing gender and sexually diverse students' civil rights : leadership efforts by Los Angeles unified school district / Judy Chiasson

Supporting gender and sexually diverse students in socially conservative school communities / Emily S. Meadows and Jeremy D. Shain

Evolving strategies to counter school bullying of gender and sexually diverse students / Peter S. Theodore and Judy Chiasson

Providing inclusive strategies for practitioners and researchers working with gender and sexually diverse youth without parental/guardian consent / Sarah Kiperman, Gabriel DeLong, Kris Varjas, and Joel Meyers

Using a systems approach to creating equitable educational environments for gender and sexually diverse families / Julie C. Herbstrith

Meeting a need : the Respect Workshop : competency training for school health and mental health professionals serving gender and sexually diverse students / Sam E. Greenberg, Jana E. Sharp, and Clinton W. Anderson

Addressing gender and sexual orientation diversity within youth populations : an evaluation of health disparities and recommendations on affirmative school policy / Amie R. McKibban and Austin R. Anderson

Walking the walk : progress in translation and implementation, and an agenda going forward / Richard A. Sprott and Megan C. Lytle

Appendix, Resources

Index

About the editors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2020.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Online version: Supporting gender identity and sexual orientation diversity in K-12 schools

ISBN:

9781433832956

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.