This manual is designed as a tool to assist campus organizers and activities with their organizing efforts on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. It is a compilation of material from a variety of people and organizations grouped into broad categories of support for building a healthy organization, practical…

Describes certain characteristics of lesbian, gay, and bisexual students and the needs they have in common with all college students. Recommends strategies and curricular ideas for faculty who want to improve the quality of their teaching for all students with regard to issues of sexual orientation. (EV)

Examines the impact of heterosexism on all children, noting that it is part of the educational infrastructure. Provides educators and administrators with information about the developmental nature of sexual identity, and offers preliminary recommendations about how educational institutions can begin developing a more open community that celebrates…

Explains how gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and queer/questioning students are denied equal education, offering reasons, based on principles of democracy and social justice, that unjust denial should be remedied. Discusses the importance of teaching values, describing how to analyze the competing claims of those advocating and those…

This document seeks to inform administrators and clinicians about appropriate diagnosis and treatment approaches that will help ensure the development or enhancement of effective lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, and transgender (LGBT)-sensitive programs. Serving as both a reference tool and program guide, it provides statistical and demographic…

Steps that heterosexuals can take to create an environment tolerant of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals are outlined. Discussion includes information about the gay/lesbian/bisexual community, activism, homophobic and positive attitudes, and the role of a heterosexual "ally." Institutional and print sources for additional information are…

This curriculum is intended to further thoughtful examination and responsible action among high school students about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Unlike other curricula this discussion is not in the context of civil or political rights but in the broader context of human rights. These rights, as defined in the Universal…

The arrival of an openly non-heterosexual camper caused a North Carolina camp to reexamine its policies. Challenges facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning (GLBQ) youths are discussed, and nine ideas for creating a safe environment for all campers and staff are described. Four resources for camp professionals on GLBQ youth are presented.…

We learn about differences by existing in communities of difference, among diverse races, classes, genders, and sexual orientations. Enabling silenced groups to speak out and ensuring all have equal protection enhances both individuals and the community. Higher education's obligation is to capitalize on the strength of U.S. diversity. (MSE)

This document presents guidance for stopping discrimination, harassment, and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students in schools. Section 1, "Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund on the Legal Considerations for Creating and Changing Statewide Laws and Policies," discusses the various types of statewide…

This document examines legal issues regarding the education and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and the responsibilities of school personnel to protect them. Part 1, "Issues of Freedom," discusses whether students have the right to form LGBT student groups, to express their points of view on LGBT issues,…

All individuals, whatever their sexual orientation, should become skilled at career and life planning. This book, which addresses a perceived lack of information for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, examines the impact of sexual orientation on career planning. It combines career theory and application within a counseling framework. The…

This guide is a basic resource to help primary care providers offer quality care to lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth and their families. It is intended to be a minicourse, with three sections that combine background information, state-of-the-art research, practical guidelines, and reference information. After a foreword by Joan Holloway, part 1,…

This report discusses how to end name-calling in schools, examining derogatory expressions commonly used to refer to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Anti-LGBT slurs have become the insult of choice in today's schools, which takes a toll on LGBT students who hear the slurs endlessly and take them personally. Research shows…

Recognizes the importance of the caregiver/parent relationship and presents three steps for developing positive relationships with non-traditional families: (1) develop positive transitions; (2) know the issues; and (3) find resources to share with families. Provides advice and resource lists for general information, legal information, and…