Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Content developed by Kris Wells

Educational research demonstrates that teachers, counselors and administrators play an important role in creating safe and caring learning environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified and queer (LGBTQ) students. Next to the family, educators play perhaps the most critical role in the lives of students. This website has been designed to assist educators in their legal, professional and ethical responsibilities to protect all students and to maintain a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. Addressing homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism is an important part of that obligation. This website provides Alberta teachers with information, contacts and resources that can assist them in creating safe, caring and inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ students, staff and same-gender parented families.

Did You Know?

In 2004, the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) subwebsite was the most visited section of the entire ATA website! A special SOGI webpage bookmark has been created.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Upcoming Events 
• Bill 44 Information 
• Gender Identity 
• LGBT Workshop Series
• Publications
• Multimedia Features and Talks
• Information for School Counsellors
• Gay-Straight Student Alliances 
• Safe Spaces Initiative
• SOGI Polices and Three Year Plans 
• Resources for Teachers
• Resources for School Administrators and Trustees

The ATA's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identify (SOGI) webpage was created in 2001.