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Respecting Diversity

Resources for educators

Vancouver School Board Diversity resources (PDF)

Vancouver School Board Policy Manual: ACB: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, questioning (PDF)
The VSB's policy on providing a safe, harassment and discrimination-free environment, ensuring the school community is treated with respect and dignity.
Fiction and Non-Fiction Resources - LGBT Perspective or Interest (PDF)

Vancouver School Board Respect Diversity Posters (PDF)

SD61.bc.ca - District Gay Straight Alliance Advisory Committee
School District 61 resources that focus on awareness and inclusion.

EmbraceBC

Make a Case Against Racism: a guide for teachers or grades 4-7 (PDF)

Canadian Teachers' Federation

The Gay-Straight Student Alliance Handbook: A Comprehensive Resource for Canadian K-12 Teachers, Administrators and School Counsellors by Kristopher Wells is designed to assist teachers, school administrators and counsellors in understanding the educational, health and safety needs of those students who are or are perceived as being bisexual, gay, lesbian, trans-identified and two-spirited (BGLTT). A copy of the handbook can be ordered from the Canadian Teachers' Federation (PDF).

The Children's Hospital (affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver)

Defining Diversity, Prejudice, and Respect

Teaching Tolerance
"A project of the southern poverty law center" – Magazine, Professional Development, Classroom Activities, Teaching Kits, and other resources.

March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination