 | GLBTQ* Resources for teachers, Parents, and Students Compiled by George Pilling, District Library Media Manager | |
*Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning |
| GLBTQ* Resources for teachers, Parents, and Students Compiled by George Pilling, District Library Media Manager | |
*Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning |
Visalia Unified supports the rights of all students to be educated in a nurturing environment free of discrimination.
Books
Kaye, Marilyn. Real Heroes. FIC/MAR When his father joins other parents in demonstrating against a teacher who is HIV positive, Kevin is torn between his loyalty to his father whom he has always considered a hero and his admiration for his favorite sixth grade teacher.
Marcus, Eric. What if someone I know is Gay? 306.71/MAR Answers questions young people may have about gay men and women.
Sanchez, Alex. Rainbow Boys. FIC/SAN Three high school seniors, a jock with a girlfriend and an alcoholic father, a closeted gay, and a flamboyant gay rights advocate, struggle with family issues, gay bashers, first sex, and conflicting feelings about each other.
Other books for teenagers are available at VUSD high school libraries.
Videos
I just want to say. (on order).
American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU works in the courts and in local, state and national legislatures to defend and preserve the rights of citizens as defined in the constitution. http://www.aclu.org
Gay/Lesbian Straight Education Network
For teachers especially, this site has many resources to create a safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. http://www.glsen.org
A youth oriented site that "empowers youth advocates to fight homophobia." http://www.gsanetwork.org
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
This organization is for family members and loved ones of glbtq people. http://www.pflag.org
Sexual Orientation: Science, Education, and Policy
This site features work by Dr. Gregory Herek, an internationally recognized authority on sexual prejudice (or homophobia), hate crimes, and AIDS stigma. It provides factual information to promote the use of scientific knowledge for education and enlightened public policy related to sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow
National Council of Anti-violence Projects
Based in New York City, this organization serves the larger community through efforts to educate the public about violence directed at or within our communities and to reform government policies and practices affecting lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, HIV-positive and other survivors of violence. http://www.avp.org
The Safe Schools Coalition offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians and youth. http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org
A nonprofit organization that combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation. Many free resources for teachers, including videos, posters, and curriculum. http://www.splcenter.org
More great links: http://www.itvs.org/ourhouse/resources.html