Inclusive Schools
Create Inclusive Schools
with Egale Canada
Together we can create safe and inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.
Egale Canada’s national report, Still In Every Class in Every School, shows that 2SLGBTQI students continue to face homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia at school. This reality in our schools is in addition to the undeniable rise in anti-2SLGBTQI hate that we are seeing across Canada and around the world.
This is why it’s more important than ever that we all come together to create safe and inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.
Egale has a comprehensive suite of Inclusive Schools resources specifically tailored for all members of our school communities including teachers, students, administrators, and parents/guardians. Our resources include curriculum-aligned toolkits with videos, classroom materials, and discussion questions, downloadable school posters, educational webinars, training sessions, and more.
Join us in building inclusive schools with our crafted collection of live facilitator-led online and in-person workshops! Choose from our inclusion school workshop topics:
Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion
90-Minutes | English and French
This workshop is the perfect starting point (or refresher) for educators looking to build more inclusive schools. Participants will be introduced to foundational terms and concepts about 2SLGBTQI inclusion. From learning about the 2SLGBTQI acronym and components of identity, to understanding pronouns and best allyship practices, participants will leave with the foundational knowledge and tools they need to create more inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.
Related Resources
Before attending this workshop, we highly encourage you to get familiar with our companion learning module with the button below. In the module, you will be exposed to some of the key ideas & supporting resources that will be built upon in the live facilitator-led workshop.
➤ Companion Learning Module: Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion
Change Agents: The Power of Youth Action
90-Minutes | English and French
In this interactive workshop, high school students will learn how to become active change agents in their school community and beyond. Students will be guided through a “choose your own adventure” activity in which they will need to collectively apply strategic steps to address a social injustice situation, overcome unexpected challenges, and ultimately reach their goal. They will leave feeling empowered to take on individual and collective approaches to social action that help foster safer and more inclusive environments for everyone.
Related Resources
➤ Tackling Anti-2SLGBTQI Cyberbullying in Schools
➤ Draw-the-Line Against Transphobic Violence in Schools
Educational Senior Leader Knowledge Sharing Workshop
3-Hours | English and French
In this hands-on session, participants will engage in collaborative and in-depth conversations about school- and board-wide solutions and opportunities for advancing 2SLGBTQI school inclusion. It provides opportunities for networking, small group activities, and best practices dialogue. Some of the themes discussed in these sessions include inclusive leadership, whole school strategies, supporting 2SLGBTQI students and families, affirming identities while also being culturally responsive, human rights legislation, and more.
Related Resources
Trans and Nonbinary Youth
90-Minutes | English and French
This workshop is meant to help educators understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by trans and nonbinary students. Participants will leave informed on the latest research, and will be equipped with the skills and practical tools to better support inclusion of trans and nonbinary students in the classroom.
Related Resources
➤ Draw The Line – Against Transphobic Violence in Schools
➤ How to Prepare Students for the Transition of a Peer
Cyberbullying and 2SLGBTQI Youth
90-Minutes or 180-Minutes | English and French
Designed to build on current anti-bullying efforts within schools, this live workshop equips educators with practical tools to prevent and address cyberbullying targeted towards 2SLGBTQI students. Participants will gain a better understanding of the context and impacts that bullying has on 2SLGBTQI youth both online and in the classroom.
Related Resources
Faith and 2SLGBTQI Youth
90-Minutes or 180-Minutes | English and French
This workshop will help educators bridge the gap between faith and identity as it relates to 2SLGBTQI youth. Participants will leave with new strategies for facilitating conversation on faith and 2SLGBTQI identities and ways to respond to faith-based forms of 2SLGBTQI hate in their own school communities.
Related Resources
From time to time, Egale offers the above workshops to the school community for free, thanks to our generous partners and sponsors. Check out our Free Workshops page to see if there are upcoming free sessions.
Resources for Educators
Egale’s Inclusive Schools resources include specifically tailored resources for all members of our school communities including teachers, students, administrators, and parents/guardians. Resources include introductory information, guidebooks, curriculum-aligned toolkits with videos, classroom materials, and discussion questions; downloadable school posters; educational webinars; and more.
Still in Every Class, in Every School Report
Still in Every Class in Every School (2021) surveyed students across Canada about their experiences with homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, harassment, mental health and sense of safety, and support at school. ➤ Read this Report
2SLGBTQI Inclusion Resources
Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion
- Components of Human Identity
- Pronoun Usage Guide
- Affirming and Inclusive Language
- 2SLGBTQI Terms and Concepts
- Terms and Definitions: Systems of Oppression and Privilege
Further In-Depth Education
- 2SLGBTQI Days of Significance Calendar
- 2SLGBTQI Sports Inclusion: Playbook to breaking down barriers
- Tips on how to practice 2SLGBTQI Allyship
- Toilet Training: The basics of making your washrooms inclusive for everyone
- Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
- Now What? Canada’s Conversion Therapy Ban
- Egale Explains: Transition
- Egale Explains: Puberty Blockers
Classroom Resources
Relearn and React Series
A collection of ready-to-use toolkits with companion videos that highlight 2SLGBTQI representation and inclusion within the Ontario curriculum for grades 7-11.
Four-Step Guides to Empowerment
These three guides are for 2SLGBTQI students, parents/guardians, and educators to support empowerment, resilience, and self-advocacy in the school community and beyond.
2SLGBTQI Inclusion Posters
By displaying inclusive posters, schools can send a powerful message that discrimination and prejudice have no place within their walls. They provide crucial visibility for 2SLGBTQI individuals, helping to combat stereotypes and stigmas while fostering a greater sense of belonging.
Preparing Students for the Transition of a Trans or Gender Diverse Peer
If you have a student transitioning to affirm their gender identity in your class, use this guide to prepare your students for the transition of one and do your best to minimize potential bullying and harassment, as well as equip classmates to
be friends and allies.
Egale Canada is considered an expert in creating inclusive schools due to our longstanding commitment to 2SLGBTQI rights and advocacy within educational settings.
Reasons why Egale Canada is recognized for its expertise in fostering inclusivity within schools:
- Research: Egale conducts research and advocacy work to identify barriers to inclusivity within schools and develops evidence-based strategies to address them. This research-driven approach enhances our expertise in creating inclusive educational environments.
- Collaboration with Schools: Egale collaborates with schools, school boards, community organizations, and government agencies to implement inclusive practices and programs. These partnerships allow Egale to leverage resources and expertise from various sectors to create more comprehensive and sustainable approaches to inclusivity.
- Advocacy Efforts: Egale advocates for the rights of 2SLGBTQI students and educators, pushing for policy changes, resource allocation, and cultural shifts that promote inclusivity and equality within schools.
- Experience and Track Record: Egale has a long history of working within educational settings to promote 2SLGBTQI rights and inclusivity. Over the years, they have accumulated experience, insights, and best practices that contribute to their expertise in creating inclusive schools.
By combining these factors, Egale Canada has established ourselves as a leading authority on 2SLGBTQI inclusivity within educational settings, earning recognition for our expertise in this crucial area.
Survey Says…
After taking our workshops, 82% of participants feel better equipped to share knowledge of 2SLGBTQI identities and experiences in their classrooms and with others across the school community.
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