LGBTQ Resources

For Teachers

Protecting LGBTQ Students from Violence in Schools
Ten ways homophobia affects straight people
How To handle harassment in the hallways in 3 minutes!
The Alberta Government's Office for the Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying has launched new print and web resources on homophobic bullying, including tips for teens and parents. These resources make the Alberta Government the first in Canada to explicitly name homophobic bullying.
Homophobic Bullying fact sheet

Name-calling handbook - Pride Education Network

LGBTQ teen booklist Compiled by the Vancouver Public Library
Questions and Answers for Parents and Family Members of Gay and Lesbian Youth
English/Chinese
Japanese/Korean
(Published with permission from the Vancouver School Board)
TransActive – Helpful resources for parents and educators of gender non-conforming children and youth.
Shout Out (Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Heterosexism) - OSSTF booklet designed to educate young people on issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.

	Gender Spectrum Handbook: What Educators Need to Know
	Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs handbook
	Challenging Homophobia in Schools handbook
	BCTF Bibliography of Book and Video Resources – Fiction and Non-Fiction for K-12
	LGBTQ Resource List-Edmonton Public Schools and the Edmonton Public Library
	Making Space - Government publication to support teachers in discussing social justice issues across the K-12 curriculum.
	Questions and answers: Sexual orientation in schools published by Public Health Agency of Canada - addresses the most commonly asked questions regarding the sexual orientation of youth in schools. It will assist educators, principals, and policy-makers in creating more supportive school environments for LGBTQ youth.
	Questions and answers: Gender identity in schools published by Public Health Agency of Canada - intended to address the most commonly asked questions regarding the gender identity of youth in schools. It will help educators, principals, and policy-makers create healthy school environments for youth struggling with issues of gender identity.