Continued Learning for Educators

Back-to-School Resources 

Author: Egale Canada Human Rights Trust 

Type: Resources 

Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators 

Description: These resources support educators in establishing inclusive learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

Topic(s): Inclusion, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth 

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 6: 

  • D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance 
  • D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions 
  • D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management 
  • D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships 
  • D2.6 Decision making, consent 
  • D3.2 Responsibilities, risks – care for self and others, safety practices 
  • D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding 

Grade 7: 

  • D1.3 Delaying sexual activity 

  • D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment 
  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 
  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty 

Grade 8: 

  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 

Grade 9: 

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10: 

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade12: 

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Draw-the-Line: Against Trans Violence (DTL ATV) Educators Guide 

Author: Egale Canada Human Rights Trust 

Type: Guide, Lesson Plans 

Audience: Intermediate and Secondary educators 

Description: This comprehensive guide can be used by educators and school staff to support gender-diverse students, be stronger allies, and intervene in times of transphobic or homophobic violence. 

Topic(s): Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth, Sexual Violence 

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 7: 

  • D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment 
  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 
  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty  

Grade 8: 

  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 
  • D3.3 Relationship and intimacy 

Grade 9:

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10:

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11:

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade12:

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grades 7-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Draw-The-Line: Against Transphobic Violence (DTL ATV) Website 

Author: Egale Canada Human Rights Trust 

Type: Webinars, Resources 

Audience: Secondary educators 

Description: This website includes webinars for learning, an educator guide, postcards, and posters. The resources offer strategies for school community members on how to support trans and/or gender-diverse students, to become stronger allies, and to intervene in situations of transphobic or homophobic violence.

Topic(S): Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth, Sexual Violence

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 9: 

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10: 

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade12: 

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Draw-The-Line E-Learning Modules

Author: White Ribbon 

Type: E-Learning Module 

Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators 

Description: These e-learning modules (elementary and secondary) support educators’ implementation of sexual violence prevention initiatives in their schools. The modules will help educators develop the following: an understanding of basic issues relating to gender-based and sexual violence; the capacity to unpack these topics with students productively and supportively, in an age-appropriate way; and a greater capacity to empower men and boys within school communities to be allies in gender-based violence prevention.

Topic(s): Sexual Violence, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Healthy Relationships

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 6: 

  • D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance 
  • D1.3 Sexually explicit media 
  • D1.4 Seeking help – professional helpers 
  • D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions 
  • D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management 
  • D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships 
  • D2.6 Decision making, consent 
  • D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding 

Grade 7: 

  • D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment 
  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 
  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty 

Grade 8: 

  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 
  • D3.3 Relationship and intimacy 

Grade 9: 

  • C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs 
  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10:

  • C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies 
  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade12: 

  • C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses 
  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse 
  • C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning 

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

No For Now: Guidance for School Staff on Supporting Transgender Students and Parent-Child Relationships

Author: Lee Airton, PhD 

Type: Digital Education Tool

Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators and School Staff 

Description: This resource provides guidance relating to student disclosures or requests to be referred to by specific names or pronouns for school staff in Ontario based on current policy (2024). The resource provides practical strategies that are grouped together in four themes: Affirming, Supporting, Assessing, and Planning.

Topic(s): 2SLGBTQIA+, Consent, Healthy Relationships

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 6:

  • D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance 
  • D1.3 Sexually explicit media 
  • D1.4 Seeking help – professional helpers 
  • D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions 
  • D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management 
  • D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships 
  • D2.6 Decision making, consent 
  • D3.2 Responsibilities, risks – care for self and others, safety practices 
  • D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding 

Grade 7:

  • D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment 

  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 

  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty 

Grade 8:

  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 
  • D3.3 Relationship and intimacy 

Grade 9:

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10:

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11:

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade 12: 

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Preventing Gender-Based Violence 

Author: Sex Information & Education Council of Canada

Type: Digital Education Tool

Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators, School Staff, Policy Makers

Description: This website provides resources to develop and implement effective sexual health education policy and practice as a means of preventing gender-based violence. 

Topic(s): 2SLGBTQIA+, Consent, Healthy Relationships, Human Development & Sexual Health

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 6: 

  • D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance 
  • D1.3 Sexually explicit media 
  • D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management 
  • D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships 
  • D2.6 Decision making, consent 
  • D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding 

Grade 7: 

  • D1.3 Delaying sexual activity 
  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) 
  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 
  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty 

Grade 8: 

  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 
  • D3.3 Relationship and intimacy 

Grade 9: 

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10: 

  • C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies 
  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations

Grade 12: 

  • C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses 
  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse 
  • C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grade 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grade 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Still In Every Class In Every School [national report] 

Author: Egale Canada Human Rights Trust 

Type: Report 

Audience: Secondary educators 

Description: This is the Final Report on the Second National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools, which surveyed students in grades 8–12 across Canada about their experiences with homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, harassment, mental health and sense of safety, and support at school. Understanding the barriers to feelings of belonging equips educators on how to respond appropriately in situations that may cause harm and foster learning environments free from violence.

Topic(s): Research, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention 

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 9: 

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10: 

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations

Grade 12: 

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills 

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking 

Ways of Acting In Allyship 

Author: Egale Canada Human Rights Trust 

Type: Fact sheet 

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators 

Description: This fact sheet provides a variety of actionable strategies to support educators in engaging in meaningful allyship with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 

Topic(s): Mental Health and Well-Being, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth 

Curriculum Expectations

Grade 6: 

  • D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance 
  • D1.3 Sexually explicit media 
  • D1.4 Seeking help – professional helpers 
  • D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions 
  • D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management 
  • D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships 
  • D2.6 Decision making, consent 
  • D3.2 Responsibilities, risks – care for self and others, safety practices 
  • D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding 

Grade 7: 

  • D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment 
  • D2.4 Sexual health and decision making 
  • D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty 

Grade 8: 

  • D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports 
  • D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept 
  • D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger 
  • D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills 
  • D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports 
  • D3.3 Relationship and intimacy 

Grade 9: 

  • C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports 
  • C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies 
  • C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits 
  • C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism) 

Grade 10: 

  • C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality 
  • C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality 
  • C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others 

Grade 11: 

  • C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors 
  • C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices 
  • C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations 

Grade 12: 

  • C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships 
  • C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships

Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning

  • A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions 

  • A1.2 Stress Management and Coping 

  • A1.4 Healthy Relationships 

  • A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity 

  • A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking 

Grades 9-12: Living Skills

  • Personal Skills 

  • Interpersonal Skills 

  • Critical and Creative Thinking