LGBTQ Diversity Toolbox for Teachers - Resources

References

Briggs, C. J., Reis, S. M., & Sullivan, E. E. (2008). A national view of promising programs and practices for culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse gifted and talented students. Gifted Child Quarterly, 52, 131–145.

Cianciotto, J., & Cahill, S. (2003). Education policy: Issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. New York, NY: The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute. Retrieved from http://www.thetaskforce.org/static_html/downloads/reports/reports/EducationPolicy.pdf

Cross, T. (2013). Suicide among gifted children and adolescents. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Danuta Walters, S. (2014). The tolerance trap: How god, genes, and good intentions are sabotaging gay equality. New York, NY: New York University Press.

Friedrichs, T. P. (2012). Counseling gifted GLBT students along paths to freedom. In T. L. Cross & J. R. Cross (Eds.), Handbook for counselors serving students with gifts and talents (pp. 153–174). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Friedrichs, T., Manzella, T., &  Seney, R. (2017). Needs and approaches for educators and parents of gifted gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Washington, DC: NAGC.

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN). (2016). GLSEN 2015 National School Climate Survey: Executive Summary. Retrieved from https://www.glsen.org/article/2015-national-school-climate-survey

Keener, A. G. (2013). G-squared: Supporting your gifted LGBT student. SENGVine, 105. Retrieved from http://sengifted.org/g-squared-supporting-your-gifted-lgbt-student/

Manzella, T. R. (2012). Twice other: Cultural challenges faced by gifted and GLBTQ adolescents (Unpublished master's thesis). Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN.

Manzella, T. R. (2014, July/August). A parent’s perspective: Gifted and GLBTQ. 2e: Twice Exceptional Newsletter, 1–3.

Pearson, J., Muller, C., & Wilkinson, L. (2007). Adolescent same-sex attraction and academic outcomes: The role of school attachment and engagement. Social Problems, 54, 523–542.

Peterson, J. S., & Rischar, H. (2000). Gifted and gay: A study of the adolescent experience. Gifted Child Quarterly, 44, 149–164.

National Association for Gifted Children. (2015). Supporting gifted students with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Retrieved from http://www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/Position%20Statement/GLBTQ%20%28sept%202015%29.pdf

Sedillo P. J. (2013). A retrospective study of gay gifted, young adult males’ perceptions of giftedness and suicide (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest. (UMI No. 3601219).

Sedillo P. J. (2015) Gay gifted adolescent suicide and suicidal ideation literature: Research barriers and limitations. Gifted Child Today, 38, 114–120.

Sedillo, P. J. (2016, November). A response to the six social/emotional issues for Gifted LGBTQ students. Teaching for High Potential, 7.

Southern Poverty Law Review. (2017). Tips for teachers: Ally yourself with LGBT students. Retrieved from http://www.tolerance.org/toolkit/tips-teachers-ally-yourself-lgbt-students

Treat, A. R. (2008). Beyond analysis by gender: Overexcitability dimensions of sexually diverse populations and implications for gifted education (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest. (UMI No. 3344606)

Treat, A. R. (2016, November). Gifted LGBTQ social-emotional issues. Teaching for High Potential, 6–7.

Whittenburg, B., & Treat, A. R. (2009). Shared characteristics of gifted and sexually diverse youth. In N. L. Hafenstein & J. A. Castellano (Eds.), Perspectives in gifted education:  Diverse gifted learners (Vol. 4, pp. 130–165). Denver, CO: University of Denver.

Resources

Cohn, S. J. (2003). The gay gifted learner: Facing the challenge of homophobia and antihomosexual bias in schools. In J. A. Castellano (Ed.), Special populations in gifted education: Working with diverse gifted learners (pp. 123–149). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

College Choice. (2017). 50 best colleges for LGBTQ students. Retrieved from http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/50-best-lgbt-friendly-colleges-and-universities/

Cross, T. L., Gust-Brey, K., & Ball, P. B. (2002). A psychological autopsy of the suicide of an academically gifted student: Researchers’ and parents’ perspectives. Gifted Child Quarterly, 46, 247–264.

Friedrichs, T., Manzella, T., &  Seney, R. (2017). Needs and approaches for educators and parents of gifted gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Washington, DC: NAGC.

Kosciw, J. G., Greytak, E. A., Bartkiewicz, M. J., Boesen, M. J., & Palmer, N. A. (2012). The 2011 national school climate survey: The experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in our nation's schools. New York, NY: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

Madrone, K.H. (2017). 12 ways to make your classroom safe for LGBTQ students. Retrieved from https://freespiritpublishingblog.com/2017/08/21/12-ways-to-make-your-classroom-safe-for-lgbtq-students/

Manzella, T. (n.d.). G2 youth advocate. Retrieved from http://gsquaredyouthadvocate.com/

Manzella, T. R. (2014, July/August). A parent’s perspective: Gifted and GLBTQ. 2e: Twice Exceptional Newsletter, 1–3.

Manzella, T. R. (2014, October). Home for the holidays: Reducing the stress for your gifted GLBTQ kid. Parenting for High Potential, 2–3.

Peterson, J. S., & Ray, K. E. (2007). Bullying among the gifted: The subjective experience. Gifted Child Quarterly, 50, 252–269.

Treat, A.R., & Whittenburg, B. (2006). Gifted gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender annotated bibliography: A resource for educators of gifted GLBT students. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 17(4), 230–243.

Web Links

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN): GLSEN’s goal is to ensure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender   identity/expression. https://www.glsen.org/ 

GSA Network: Connects school-based GSAs to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training. https://gsanetwork.org/

Safe Schools Coalition: Offers resources in support of LGBTQ youth for educators, parents/guardians, and youth, including resources for youth and by topics, type, people who use them, and location. http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/

Students and Gender Identity Guide for Schools: From USC Rossier's Online School Counseling Master's Program to support conversations about gender identity in classrooms.