2.7.4 Cancelled

Gender diversity is a global issue ranging from acceptance to persecution. Quite often acceptance and support are often found first in gifted programs, but gifted educators continue to ask for advice, support, and resources in dealing with gender diversity issues. Addressing these issues in the classroom is important for supporting GLBTQ students and for informing all students about sexual minority/gender issues in order to create understanding and empathy for GLBTQ youth. The focus of this session is to provide strategies, guidelines, and resources to understand, support, and nurture gifted GLBTQ youth.

Author(s):

This session has been cancelled
rwseney@muw.edu
Mississippi University for Women
United States

Robert (Bob) Seney, Professor Emeritus, Mississippi University for Women has 46+ years in education, 40+ in gifted education. Known for his work with Gifted Readers, he was the Director of Graduate Programs in Education and the primary instructor in the Masters of Gifted Studies program. He is active in state gifted organizations, NAGC, and the World Council for Gifted Children, serving as Chair of 2005 World Conference, New Orleans. Recent publications are Bob Seney on Books, A Collection of Columns from the 2eNewsletter, and co-author of NAGC’s Select Series: Needs and Approaches for Educators and Parents of GLBT Students.