{"product_id":"culturally-proficient-response-to-lgbt-communities","title":"Culturally Proficient Response to LGBT Communities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn introspective response with LGBT communities for positive change\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Culturally Proficient Response to LGBT Communities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a guide for educators to collaboratively combat issues of discrimination, inequity, and bullying through the review of current policies, practices, and deeply held assumptions about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT) communities. This inside-out approach carries readers through a personal journey of reflection to action by using the Tools of Cultural Proficiency to examine their values, beliefs, and assumptions about how LGBT communities are served educationally.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Creating safe and welcoming schools includes both setting effective and appropriate policies \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the inside-out analyses of one’s own beliefs and values. Resulting cultural proficiencies, steeped in self-reflection, boost empathy and improve learning environments. On this simple, powerful premise, readers will find:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside-out growth through personal stories and case-studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection through activities and prompts appropriate for individuals and teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into current responses to bullying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsing this first step for positive systemic change, school leaders can elevate understanding and propel schools toward safe and diverse-friendly environments.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book provides essential tools for educators who want to make schools safe and welcoming for all students.  I could not put this book down. In my nearly 25 years of education I have not come across a resource that handles the needs of LGBT students as sensitively and supportively as these authors have using the tools of Cultural Proficiency.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e—Gunn Marie Hansen, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services\u003cbr\u003e  Orange Unified School District, CA\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259147637080,"sku":"9781452241982","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781452241982_a748540a-94a7-4c5a-96b5-1f1a0bad8f5c.jpg?v=1777778152","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/culturally-proficient-response-to-lgbt-communities","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}