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 8 Zoom webinars, from 4:00-5:30 pm Mountain Time in April and May. The session topics and dates are below. You don’t have to attend every session – just pick the ones that are relevant to you!
Questions regarding the webinars can be directed to tsh@ahs.ca.
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education: What it Is and Why it Matters
Tuesday April 18th
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- 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
- Communicate effectively with parents about teaching sexual health
Applicable to grades 4-CALM
Funny, Awkward, Shocking? How to Answer Questions in Sexual Health Class
Thursday, April 20th
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- 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
Applicable to grades 4-CALM
Teaching with Confidence: The New Grade 4 and 5 Sexual Health Curricula
Monday April 24th
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- Become familiar with the curriculum outcomes for the new grade 4 and 5 curricula.
- Learn about the Alberta Education authorized resources available to you.
- Get the answers you need to take on the new curricula with confidence.
Applicable to grades 4 and 5
Teaching Junior High Sexual Health: The Good, the Bad and the Oily
Wednesday, April 26th
- Download the slides from this webinar
- Review the sexual health outcomes for grades 7, 8 and 9
- Strategies and best practices when teaching sexual health
- Lesson plans and additional resources
Applicable to grades 7-9
Teaching the New Grade 6 Sexual Health Like a Rockstar!
Monday, May 1st
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- 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!
Applicable to grade 6
How to Stay Calm Teaching Sexual Health in High School CALM
Wednesday, May 3rd
- Download the slides from this webinar
- Review the sexual health outcomes for CALM (grades 10-12)
- Strategies and best practices when teaching sexual health
- Lesson plans and additional resources
Applicable to grades 10-12
Beyond the Banana: Info, Tools, and Resources to Teach About Birth Control and STBBIs
Tuesday, May 9th
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- 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!
Applicable to grades 6-CALM
Porn, Sexting and Consent: Sex Ed for Today’s Classrooms
Thursday, May 11th
- Download the slides and resource list from this webinar
- 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
Applicable to grades 4-CALM
Webinar FAQ
What time are the webinars?
Every session is 4:00 – 5:30 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. Slides are available for download after the webinar.
Teacher Workshops
The teacher workshop is an online learning opportunity for all Alberta teachers and pre-service teachers. There are 3 modules, each with readings, discussion questions and learning activities. The modules are completed asynchronously over 3 weeks. The next workshop offering will be in the spring of 2024.
Questions regarding the workshop can be directed to tsh@ahs.ca.
These are some of the topics covered in the workshop:
Module 1:
- Sexual health terms
- Sexual health outcomes for students in Alberta
- Background information on sexual and reproductive health
- Factors that influence human sexuality
Module 2:
- Alberta Education curriculum outcomes
- Provincial legislation and supporting policies related to teaching sexual health
- The impact of school-based sexual health education
- The role of teachers in sexual health education
Module 3:
- Using lesson plans
- Teaching tools and strategies
- Answering student questions
- Sexual health resources
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.