Inclusive Schools

Create Inclusive Schools
with Egale Canada

Together we can create safe and inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.

Egale Canada’s national report, Still In Every Class in Every School, shows that 2SLGBTQI students continue to face homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia at school. This reality in our schools is in addition to the undeniable rise in anti-2SLGBTQI hate that we are seeing across Canada and around the world. 

This is why it’s more important than ever that we all come together to create safe and inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.

Egale has a comprehensive suite of Inclusive Schools resources specifically tailored for all members of our school communities including teachers, students, administrators, and parents/guardians. Our resources include curriculum-aligned toolkits with videos, classroom materials, and discussion questions, downloadable school posters, educational webinars, training sessions, and more.

Join us in building inclusive schools with our crafted collection of live facilitator-led online and in-person workshops! Choose from our inclusion school workshop topics:

101: Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Schools

90-Minutes | English and French

This workshop is the perfect starting point (or refresher) for educators looking to build more inclusive schools. Participants will be introduced to foundational terms and concepts about 2SLGBTQI inclusion. From learning about the 2SLGBTQI acronym and components of identity, to understanding pronouns and best allyship practices, participants will leave with the foundational knowledge and tools they need to create more inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQI students.

Related Resources

Before attending this workshop, we highly encourage you to get familiar with our companion learning module with the button below. In the module, you will be exposed to some of the key ideas & supporting resources that will be built upon in the live facilitator-led workshop.

➤ Companion Learning Module: Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion

201: Strengthening 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Schools

90-Minutes | English and French

This interactive workshop builds on the Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusive Schools (101) session, encouraging participants to apply their knowledge of the 2SLGBTQI community and inclusive practices to realistic and relevant scenarios. Participants will learn to distinguish between welcoming, affirming, and fully inclusive spaces, reviewing both proactive and reactive strategies, as well as interpersonal and systemic approaches to creating equitable environments. Through discussion, participants will assess their school’s readiness and identify strategies for improvement at both the individual and institutional levels. By the end of the session, participants will feel empowered to drive meaningful change in their schools, equipped with practical strategies to foster lasting inclusion.

Educational Senior Leader Knowledge Sharing Workshop

3-Hours | English and French

In this hands-on session, participants will engage in collaborative and in-depth conversations about school- and board-wide solutions and opportunities for advancing 2SLGBTQI school inclusion. It provides opportunities for networking, small group activities, and best practices dialogue. Some of the themes discussed in these sessions include inclusive leadership, whole school strategies, supporting 2SLGBTQI students and families, affirming identities while also being culturally responsive, human rights legislation, and more.

Related Resources

➤ Still in Every Class, In Every School (Report)

Trans and Nonbinary Youth

90-Minutes | English and French

This workshop is meant to help educators understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by trans and nonbinary students. Participants will leave informed on the latest research, and will be equipped with the skills and practical tools to better support inclusion of trans and nonbinary students in the classroom.

Related Resources

➤ Draw The Line – Against Transphobic Violence in Schools
➤ How to Prepare Students for the Transition of a Peer

Faith and 2SLGBTQI Youth

90-Minutes or 180-Minutes | English and French

This workshop will help educators bridge the gap between faith and identity as it relates to 2SLGBTQI youth. Participants will leave with new strategies for facilitating conversation on faith and 2SLGBTQI identities and ways to respond to faith-based forms of 2SLGBTQI hate in their own school communities.

Related Resources

➤ Faith and 2SLGBTQI Youth

➤ Still in Every Class, In Every School (Report)

From time to time, Egale offers the above workshops to the school community for free, thanks to our generous partners and sponsors. Check out our Free Workshops page to see if there are upcoming free sessions.

Join us in building inclusive schools with our crafted collection of live facilitator-led online and in-person workshops! Choose from our inclusion school workshop topics:

Change Agents: The Power of Youth Action

90-Minutes | English and French

In this interactive workshop, high school students will learn how to become active change agents in their school community and beyond. Students will be guided through a “choose your own adventure” activity in which they will need to collectively apply strategic steps to address a social injustice situation, overcome unexpected challenges, and ultimately reach their goal. They will leave feeling empowered to take on individual and collective approaches to social action that help foster safer and more inclusive environments for everyone.

Related Resources

➤ Tackling Anti-2SLGBTQI Cyberbullying in Schools
➤ Draw-the-Line Against Transphobic Violence in Schools

Small Changes,
Big Impact

60-Minutes | English Only

This interactive workshop is designed for high school students involved in their Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) who want to deepen their impact. Through personal stories, real-world examples, and discussion, participants will explore the power of advocacy and allyship. Students will share the work their GSAs have done, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions that inspire new initiatives. The session fosters collaboration and empowers students to take meaningful next steps, reinforcing that even small actions can lead to big change.

Resources for Educators


Egale’s Inclusive Schools resources include specifically tailored resources for all members of our school communities including teachers, students, administrators, and parents/guardians. Resources include introductory information, guidebooks, curriculum-aligned toolkits with videos, classroom materials, and discussion questions; downloadable school posters; educational webinars; and more.

Still in Every Class, in Every School Report

Still in Every Class in Every School (2021) surveyed students across Canada about their experiences with homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, harassment, mental health and sense of safety, and support at school. ➤ Read this Report

2SLGBTQI Inclusion Resources

Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion 
Further In-Depth Education

Classroom Resources

Awareness & Visibility
Lessons & Activities
Support for Educators and Students

Anti-2SLGBTQI Hate Resources for Educators and Schools

Anti-2SLGBTQI hate is on the rise in Canada, with schools increasingly becoming targets of discrimination, misinformation, and organized campaigns that threaten the safety and inclusion of students and staff. Educators play a vital role in countering this growing trend by fostering learning environments grounded in equity, respect, and human rights.

This page offers a collection of resources to help schools recognize, respond to, and prevent anti-2SLGBTQI hate—whether it appears in the classroom, at school board meetings, or in broader community discourse.

Conversations and Messaging

Misinformation and Disinformation

This rise in anti-2SLGBTQI and specifically anti-trans hate is directly linked to the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

Explore more Egale Explains Resources

Safety and Advocacy

Resources coming soon

Egale Canada’s Rainbow Action Hub is your one-stop-shop for the why and how to combat the rise of anti-2SLGBTQI hate in Canada. The hub includes resources, tools, education, and information aimed at 2SLGBTQI organizations, advocates, activists and anyone who wants to understand and combat anti-2SLGBTQI hate.

Learn More

The Educator Network – Quarterly eNewsletter

Join The Educator Network, – Egale Canada’s quarterly eNewsletter where you will receive early access to tools, resources, workshop invitations, and more from Egale’s Inclusive Schools offerings.

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Egale Canada is considered an expert in creating inclusive schools due to our longstanding commitment to 2SLGBTQI rights and advocacy within educational settings.

Reasons why Egale Canada is recognized for its expertise in fostering inclusivity within schools:

  1. Research: Egale conducts research and advocacy work to identify barriers to inclusivity within schools and develops evidence-based strategies to address them. This research-driven approach enhances our expertise in creating inclusive educational environments.
  2. Collaboration with Schools: Egale collaborates with schools, school boards, community organizations, and government agencies to implement inclusive practices and programs. These partnerships allow Egale to leverage resources and expertise from various sectors to create more comprehensive and sustainable approaches to inclusivity.
  3. Advocacy Efforts: Egale advocates for the rights of 2SLGBTQI students and educators, pushing for policy changes, resource allocation, and cultural shifts that promote inclusivity and equality within schools.
  4. Experience and Track Record: Egale has a long history of working within educational settings to promote 2SLGBTQI rights and inclusivity. Over the years, they have accumulated experience, insights, and best practices that contribute to their expertise in creating inclusive schools.

By combining these factors, Egale Canada has established ourselves as a leading authority on 2SLGBTQI inclusivity within educational settings, earning recognition for our expertise in this crucial area.

Survey Says…

After taking our workshops, 82% of participants feel better equipped to share knowledge of 2SLGBTQI identities and experiences in their classrooms and with others across the school community.

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