Teacher Resources
Below you will find information and resources for teachers & school staff who are interested in helping students start or maintain a GSA at their school.
Alberta Teachers’ Association Policy on GSAs
At its 2005 Annual Representative Assembly, the ATA approved the following policy: “BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the establishment of gay-straight alliance groups to create awareness and action that promotes the creation of safe learning environments for all students in Alberta high schools.”
(Alberta Teachers’ Association, 2016)
See the Alberta Teachers’ Association list of Alberta LGBTQ Resources for Teachers
Supporting GSAs & Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Alberta Teachers’ Association:
FREE Swag from the ATA Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Resources
Resources Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity-ATA GSAs and QSAs in Alberta Schools
Elementary School Resources for classrooms:
ATA PRISM Toolkit: Elementary Edition for Safe and Caring Discussions About Sexual and Gender Diversity (English)
PRISME Ecole Primaire: Trousse d’outils Pour Créer un Espace Protégé Propice aux Discussions sur la Diversité Sexuelles et de Genre (Français)
Junior and Senior High School Resources for classrooms:
ATA PRISM Toolkit: For Secondary Schools for Safe and Caring Discussions About Sexual and Gender Minorities (English)
PRISME Ecole Secondaire en français – arrive bientôt!
Ressources en français:
Mon AAH: Un Guide Pour la Création d’une Alliance-Allosexuelle-Hétérosexuelle
FrancoQueer Website: Francophonie Jeunesse de l’Alberta Ressources pour les AAH!
Government of Alberta Tip Sheets:
Starting A GSA or QSA in your School
Best Practices for Creating Learning Environments that Respect Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities, and Gender Expressions
Homophobic Bullying: Tips for Youth
Homophobic Bullying: Tips for Parents
Transphobic Bullying: Tips
FAQs
Alberta Teachers’ Association FAQ:
Sexual orientation and gender identity in schools
GSAs and QSAs
Resources for Families
Supportive Parents
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FAQs about GSAs
Government of Alberta
Government of Alberta Policies
GSA Types & Tips
GSAs come in all types! Form a GSA that works best for your school, whether that is creating a hangout space, an activist group, or anything in between. Check out the types of activities GSA clubs are doing across Alberta on our new GSA Activities Blog or pour les ressources en français visite Mon AAH: Francophonie Jeunesse de l’Alberta!
The Alberta Teachers’ Association has a great guide on how to start & support a GSA:
GSAs and QSAs in Alberta Schools: A guide for teachers, Alberta Teachers’ Association, 2015