Teacher Webinars and Workshops
These FREE, online sessions will increase your comfort, knowledge and skills in teaching the Alberta human sexuality curriculum.
Teacher Webinars
The series consists of 5 Zoom webinars, from 4:00-5:00pm Mountain Time in October. The session topics and dates are shown below. There is no obligation to attend every session – just pick the ones that are relevant to you!
Questions regarding the webinars can be directed to tsh@ahs.ca.
Foundations of Sexual Health Education
Tuesday, October 15
Come to this session to learn about what comprehensive sexual health includes and the benefits for all young people. Discuss how to communicate effectively with parents about sexual health lessons. We will introduce the free lesson plans and resources available for teaching sexual health in your classroom.
6 Super Strategies for Superb Sex Ed: Best practices for teaching sexual health
Thursday, October 17
Want to take your sex ed to a superb level? Times have changed, and there are subtle ways to make your sexual health classes more inclusive and impactful. Get the facts on how to answer questions from students with confidence, and ensure that all students see themselves in your lesson. We’ll review 6 great tips that will improve your sexual health classes!
Sexual Health Stats and Trends: Using the data to inform your teaching
Monday, October 21
In this session we use Canadian data relevant to sexual health to explore how statistics can inform your teaching. Stats matter because they provide a snapshot of students’ experiences, but they only tell part of the story. We also ask what’s missing from the data and how can we use this whole picture to reduce shame and stigma, and create safe and inclusive classrooms for all students.
Shameless: How to talk about sexting, pornography, consent and more in today’s sex ed classroom
Tuesday, October 22
In today’s digital age, students have unprecedented access to information at their fingertips, anytime and anywhere, so it’s crucial to be prepared to talk about sexting, pornography, and consent. We’ll showcase practical teaching strategies, valuable conversation tips, and curated resources to support today’s sex ed classroom. By the end of this session, you will feel more confident and prepared to meet students where they are and foster meaningful and inclusive discussions about sexual health.
Inclusive Sexual Health Education: Making sex ed work for all your students
Wednesday, October 23
Traditional sex ed has focussed on heterosexual and cisgender people and relationships, but that leaves out a large group of students. Whether you have some out 2SLGBTQI+ students, or none, your sex ed classes can be inclusive, welcoming, safe, caring and respectful places for students of every gender identity and sexual orientation.
Webinar FAQ
What time are the webinars?
Each session is 4:00 – 5:00 pm Mountain Time.
Do I have to attend every session?
No! Choose the sessions you want to attend, and only register for those sessions. Attend as many as you like.
How do I access the webinars?
The sessions are held on Zoom. You can access Zoom on your smartphone, computer or tablet using the link emailed in your registration confirmation. Each session has a unique link.
Are the webinars recorded?
No, the webinars are not recorded.
Teacher Workshop
The Teaching Sexual Health 101 workshop is a free online learning opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about teaching quality sexual health education. The workshop consists of 3 modules, each with readings, discussion questions and learning activities. The modules are completed asynchronously (at your own pace) over 3 weeks.
The next TSH 101 workshop is planned for Spring 2025. To be notified via email when registration opens, click here.
Questions regarding the workshop can be directed to tsh@ahs.ca.
Workshop FAQ
What time are the workshops held at?
There are no times for the workshop. You can login from work or home at any time to work on the three modules over the three weeks. One module is released per week, so we encourage participants to complete each module on a weekly basis.
Do I need to install any software to access the workshop?
No, you do not need to install any software to access the workshop. You just need internet access on a computer, phone or tablet. We use Moodle, an Open Source Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Moodle is very similar to other online learning platforms such as D2L, Blackboard, and Drupal.
I am not a teacher; can I still take the workshop?
Yes. This workshop is best suited for certified Alberta school teachers, and post-secondary students training to be teachers in Alberta. Our workshop is specifically designed for teachers as they are best positioned to teach the human sexuality curriculum because of their on-going relationships with their students.
Teacher Professional Learning Sessions
Teaching Sexual Health staff are available to offer presentations on delivering comprehensive sexual health education at school or district-wide professional learning days.
Sessions are tailored to the needs of your school district, covering grades or topic areas of interest. For ideas on session topics, please see our past webinar offerings.
Sessions are offered online or in-person. Due to travel requirements, the availability of in-person sessions is limited depending on the location in Alberta. Contact tsh@ahs.ca for more information or to request a session.
NOTE: Teaching Sexual Health does NOT offer in-class teaching directly to students. We are here to develop your capacity as their classroom teacher, to deliver high-quality sexual health education to your students.