Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth

Lessons for Straight School Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators

By (author) David Campos

Not available to order

Publication date:

28 September 2005

Length of book:

410 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781461655275

Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth assists the classroom teacher, school counselor, and administrator in relating to gay and lesbian youth and creating accepting and supportive learning climates. David Campos begins with a discussion of the current state of affairs regarding gay and lesbian youth in schools, including a discourse on the developmental milestones, and provides practical strategies for working effectively with these students. The text, concise, yet comprehensive, features: _
Campos presents an aid for educators, counselors, and administrators to improve their understanding, knowledge, and support skills when working with gay and lesbian youth. He provides facts and statistics, information on development and creating a safe environment, and explains terms, symbols, myths, and histories.