Our free professional learning sessions are designed to boost your comfort, knowledge, and skill in teaching the Alberta Education human sexuality curriculum.
Teacher webinars
Join us this October for a series of Zoom webinars, each running from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). Browse the dates and topics below, and register for the ones that work for you. There's no obligation to attend every session.
If you have questions, email tsh@ahs.ca and a member of our team will get back to you.
Wednesday, October 11: What is comprehensive sexual health education and why does it matter?
- What comprehensive sexual health includes and how it benefits students
- Data on teen sexual activity and how that relates to the sexual health needs of students
- Communicating effectively with parents about teaching sexual health
- Registration link
Monday, October 16: Teaching with confidence: Grade 4,5,and 6 sexual health curricula
- Gain knowledge of the benefits of comprehensive sexual health education
- Familiarize yourself with NEW learning outcomes for human sexuality
- Learn about the evidence-based resources on teachingsexualhealth.ca
Tuesday, October 24: Sex ed for today's classroom
- How to address topics relevant to kids today: pornography, sexting, consent and media literacy
- Creating inclusive schools and classrooms to explore sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) topics
- Registration link
Thursday, October 26: Funny, awkward, shocking? How to answer questions in sexual health class
- Common types of student questions and how to approach each one
- How to use a question box effectively
- Navigating slang, personal questions, and disclosures in class
- Registration link
Monday, May 1: Teaching the new grade 6 sexual health like a rockstar!
- Become familiar with the new curriculum objectives for Grade 6
- Learn about the Alberta Education authorized resources available to you
- Get your questions answered so you’re able to take on the new curriculum like a rockstar!
- Registration link
Wednesday, May 3: How to stay calm teaching sexual health in high school CALM
- Review the sexual health outcomes for CALM (grades 10-12)
- Strategies and best practices when teaching sexual health
- Lesson plans and additional resources
- Registration link
Tuesday, May 9: Beyond the banana: Info, tools, and resources to teach about birth control and STBBIs
- Information on birth control and sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs)
- How to talk about STBBIs and birth control in an approachable, safe, and inclusive way
- Resources, classroom activities and lesson plans to help you feel comfortable, competent, and confident!
- Registration link
Thursday, May 11: Porn, sexting, and consent: Sex ed for today's classrooms
- How to address topics relevant to kids these days: pornography, sexting, consent and media literacy
- Creating inclusive schools and classrooms to explore sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) topics
- Registration link
Teacher workshops
Our virtual workshops are designed with Alberta teachers and pre-service teachers in mind. Hosted over a three-week period, they cover a variety of sexual health topics using self-paced modules, readings, activities, and discussion boards.
This learning opportunity takes up to 12 hours to complete. It's worth it! You'll get a certificate of recognition, and you'll be ready to teach sexual health with confidence. For more information, email tsh@ahs.ca.
Other resources
To learn more about sexual health, try these options:
- For 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.
