Student Resources
Below you will find information and resources for students who are interested in starting or maintaining a GSA club at their school.
Student Rights
A Letter from Minister Eggen: Student Rights
GSA Support in Alberta Legislation:
Alberta School Act 2017
Alberta Human Rights Act
Bill 24, 2017: An Act to Support GSAs
GSA Types & Tips
Government of Alberta’s GSA Guide (Alberta Education)
Tip Sheet: Starting A GSA or QSA in your School (Government of Alberta)
Ten Steps to Start a GSA or QSA in your school (Alberta Teachers’ Association)
Mon AAH: Francophonie Jeunesse de l’Alberta! (Ressources en français)
GSA Club Application
Download the GSA Club Application Letter Template
If you or your school is unable to find a GSA/QSA club sponsor, the Government of Alberta will appoint a suitable club sponsor. Applications for a GSA/QSA club sponsor outside your school staff can be done using this Liaison Appointment Form.
Alberta Ministry of Education: Information for principals on supporting GSAs in your school
Recommendations for GSA Club Application
TIP: Send your application request via email and keep records of communication with your school staff during application process. It is helpful to give your school staff a timeline in which they must reply/approve your proposed GSA club. Check to see how long to application process takes for other clubs in your school and use the same timeline.
Here are more tips for working with teachers and staff to create a GSA at your school
FAQs
Alberta Teachers’ Association FAQ:
GSAs and QSAs
Government of Alberta’s
Student Guide to Setting Up A GSA
Calgary Sexual Health Centre FAQ:
Understanding Alberta Education’s LGBTQ Guidelines
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FAQs about GSAs
Government of Alberta:
Ministry of Education Student Guide to GSAs
Government of Alberta Policies