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Teaching Sexual Health Professional Learning Day has ended
This full-day professional learning opportunity brings together Edmonton Public School’s Comprehensive School Health unit along with a number of organizations including:
* University of Alberta Education Faculty
* Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness
* The Canadian Red Cross
* PRIDE Centre of Edmonton
* HIV Edmonton
* Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
* Zebra Child Protection

Training provides:
* teaching certification that aligns with the 2015 School Act Amendments and Edmonton Public Schools’ Foundational Policies and Teaching Sexual Health Guide
* up-to-date evidence and research-based strategies through community partnerships and institutions
* opportunities to connect and collaborate with community partners, agencies, and institutions that can provide further service, training, coaching, and access to community resources and supports

When: February 20, 2018
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: University of Alberta, Education South Building, 2nd Floor, 11210-87 Avenue
Who: Pre-service and certified teachers in Edmonton Public Schools, post-secondary students in other disciplines and allied professionals.

Schedule for the Day
8:00 - 8:30 am  Registration outside 2-115 Education North
8:30 - 9:00 am  Welcome and Introductions in 2-115 Education North
Edmonton Public Schools
Faculty of Education
Partner Organizations
9:10 am - 10:40 am  Breakout Session I (please select one session)
10:50 am - 11:35 am  Keynote with Dr. Andre Grace: Impact of Stigma on Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
Lunch provided from 11:35 am - 12:35 pm in 4th Floor Education Lounge
12:35 pm - 2:05 pm  Breakout Session II (please select one session)
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm  Pechakucha: Short info presentations from partners on resources and supports for teachers.
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm  Closing Remarks



Tuesday, February 20 • 9:10am - 10:40am
Reflecting Queer and Trans Identities and Bodies in Sexual Health Education FULL

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Commonly, sexual health education delivery does not often reflect the identities and bodies of queer and trans people.  This session will advance participant's precursor knowledge of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. It will address strategies to create space for diverse bodies when delivering sexual health education. As well, the session will explore barriers and needs of queer and trans people through the scope of sexual health.

Speakers
avatar for Kristina Laban

Kristina Laban

Pride Centre of Edmonton
Kristina is a queer, feminist sexuality educator and graduate of the Sexual Health Educator Certification (SHEC) program through Opt BC. They are a workshop facilitator to teen girls by day and Social Work diploma student by night, with experience facilitating queer and trans affirming... Read More →
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Tuval Dinner Nafshi

Tuval Dinner Nafshi is a violence prevention and sexual health educator specializing in healthy relationships, consent, gender equity and healthy masculinity. Over the past decade he has facilitated workshops and delivered presentations for thousands of young people, educators and... Read More →


Tuesday February 20, 2018 9:10am - 10:40am MST
327 Education South