Information for Students
SOGI-Inclusive Education: Information for Students
Schools are responsible for proactively creating safe, inclusive learning environments for all students. Because we know from research and experience that students can only learn when they feel safe at school, it is our responsibility to ensure that one of our most vulnerable student populations--our 2SLGBTQ+ youth--is welcomed visibly, represented in curriculum and school events, and protected by policies such as the Safe and Caring Schools 9410.2 Regulation.
If you have questions about SOGI, or if you are 2SLGBTQ+ and looking to connect with others, or to educate and advocate within your school, there are people and resources to help you. Please talk to your SOGI Lead staff member (ask your administrator), a teacher with a rainbow or SOGI 123 sticker, or any adult you feel safe with. If you feel concerned for your safety, please report harassment to now.
Resources
- - report homophobic / transphobic bullying and verbal or physical harassment
- - call or text for support around 2SLGBTQ+ issues
- - a guide from Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)
- - start a GSA at your school
- - know your rights as a trans person in education
Community Resources
- - for people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community to meet, guide, and support one another
- - support groups and counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ South Asian youth, their families, and allies
- - to help understand the transition journey
