I would speak to the school counselor about it. They will have more experience and training in dealing with sexuality and gender issues. However, it would be beneficial during any future behavior incidents to avoid gender biases. Such appropriate behavior is wrong for any student, regardless of gender.

This is a very delicate situation to approach. Unless one is well versed in LGBTQ matters and terms, I would make a counselor and the parents aware of the situation. I would also look into the program "Safe Space." Students who face these issues are often very sensitive to any action that could be misconstrued as an attempt to make them feel one way or another.

The counselor has been trained to address cases like this and would be the best person to go through. I would definitely contact the counselor and have a team meeting as well. Just let the student know that you are supportive and willing to listen and help.

I believe that the first problem is that the teacher responded by saying that cursing sounds trashy "coming from a young lady's mouth"; when, instead, they should have not specified gender and said that it is simply not appropriate. Saying that it is inappropriate for a young lady encourages the idea that young ladies do not behave a certain way and should adhere to a specific gender role. Now, it should be considered that this student is going through a time of change as well as finding themselves. Therefore they may be determining whether or not they identify with being a girl or a boy. I think that it is important that they are able to figure this out in a safe environment, so it may be best to refer them to a student counselor. It would also probably be best to allow the student to address this with their parents as they see fit, as this may be a sensitive issue that their parents do not agree with or accept.

As a teacher, I would not address this with the student unless I have a rapport with the student. Even at the establishment of a teacher-student relationship, I would include the counselor at the school. It would not be something I would personally call the parents and disclose due to the sensitive nature of the issue. Before meeting with the student, I would let the counselor know the situation and ask if you could be included in the meeting because of course you are concerned as to what is going on and why this young lady is behaving as such.

I would speak to a professional such as the school counselor to get advice on your next step. Going strait to the parents of the child may not be the best solution.

First, I think you should be careful with how you deal with this situation. Saying something like "it sounds so trashy" probably should not have been said. The parents may use that language at home and be perfectly find with it. The student using the "F" bomb should have been addressed with simply, that language is not tolerated in my classroom. In regards to the student and gender that should be taken up with a counselor or a conference involving the teacher, parents and counselor.

For one, addressing the behavior in a gendered way is likely a lackluster solution regardless. I figure you would not let your male students say such words, so when addressing it as such it is best to phrase it regarding the behavior itself. In regards to their gender identity, I would suggest resources to help explore and support their gender identity. I would not reach out to the parents yet, as many parents are not supportive of their child's potential gender identity. Regardless, I think fighting their desire to express themselves may only result in more behavioral issues. The best solution in my eyes is to be supportive, as you will both make them more confident in their exploration of their gender identity, and have more ground to stand on when you suggest adjusting their behavior and language.

I would avoid using any gender bias remarks and simply talk to the student about the situation and what pronouns they would like to go by. I would also contact the guidance counselor as they would have more experience with the issue, however I would not confront the parents yet because since the mother used the pronouns "she" and "her" and the student crossed them out and changed them to "he" and "him" the parents may not know of the situation or may not be supportive.

Guidance counselors are trained in this area. I would speak to the guidance counselor about what is happening with the student and let them take over. Still make notes on the child's behavior because if this is how they feel, signs of depression could become evident.

Guidance counselors are trained in this area. I would refer the student to the counselor to talk and let the counselor know what is happening.

i would ask the guidance counselor first but, i would also call the parent and ask them if they refer to the student as a boy or a girl.

Speaking to the counselor will be your best option for advice and help. Also if it was my class and student I would do a bunch of research. Look up blogs, youtube videos and articles. There are tons of advice for this.

Talking to a counselor to help the student may be the best option, especially if you are unaware of the LGBTQ terms and meanings. This may be a sensitive issue for her and her family so I think it is important to be delicate with the situation. You would not want to end up offending someone.

This situation would be something for the counselor to help with. I would contact the counselor and relate the story. I would then follow up with the counselor to discover the outcome or what you need to do as an educator. Contacting parents could create an uproar the student does not want.

I would start by having a talk with the student. After how that goes then talk to the parents and explain to them what is going on. She may be gender fluid and thats okay. Some people do not feel they are the gender that they are labeled as.

Talk to the student about the letter and why they said they are not a girl and why they crossed out "her" on the paper

I would make no assuptions about the student and bring the issue to a counselors attention and let them decide on the next course of action.

I would make the parents aware of the situation and then refer the student to the guidance counselor for further assistance.

I would definitely let the guidance counselor deal with this situation.