Our free, online workshop for teachers is designed to boost your comfort, knowledge, and skill in teaching the Alberta Education human sexuality curriculum. It includes 6 Zoom webinars throughout the month of April, each hosted from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Browse the dates and topics below, and register for the ones that work well for you. There's no obligation to attend every session.
April 5: Why sexual health education matters
- How comprehensive sexual health education impacts student health and wellness and saves lives
- The sexual health of Alberta students
- Communicating effectively with parents and caregivers about sexual health
April 6: Sex ed for today's classrooms
- Sexual and gender diversity in schools
- Porn, texting, and technology intersections with sexual health education
April 13: How to answer questions in sexual health class
- Common types of questions and how to approach each one
- How to use a question box effectively
- Navigating slang and personal questions or disclosures in class
April 20: Teaching junior high sexual health with confidence
- Human sexuality learning outcomes in the Alberta grades 7, 8, 9 Health and Life Skills curriculum
- Lesson plans and additional resources from TeachingSexualHealth.ca
April 26: Teaching elementary sexual health with confidence
- Human sexuality learning outcomes in the Alberta grades 4, 5, and 6 Health and Life Skills curriculum
- Lesson plans and additional resources from TeachingSexualHealth.ca
April 27: Teaching CALM sexual health with confidence
- Human sexuality learning outcomes in the Alberta CALM Health and Life Skills curriculum
- Lesson plans and additional resources from TeachingSexualHealth.ca
If you have questions about this workshop, email tsh@ahs.ca and a member of our team will get back to you.
For more information on sexual health, try these options:
- To find AHS sexual and reproductive health services in your local area, check our program and service information or talk to your school health nurse.
- For sexual health lesson plans and other instructional resources, visit our Alberta Education authorized resource, TeachingSexualHealth.ca.