Resources for families

The role of parents/guardians/families in SOGI-inclusive education: 

Parents, guardians, and families play a crucial role in the development of their children. Thus, when caregivers gain an accurate understanding of what SOGI is and how it is actually included in education they will help support their children to be inclusive and understand how different people live in the world.  

Resources in English

There are many resources that address SOGI-inclusive education in ways that parents/guardians/families can understand. Websites such as SOGI 123 and the BC School District sites provide brochures and pamphlets that answer questions and address the misinformation and disinformation around SOGI education.

SOGI 123 Parent Guide [PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure PDF

SOGI MYTHs and Facts (Surrey School District Website) [PDF]

Understanding SOGI-Inclusive Resources: A Guide For Parents & Caregivers (Surrey School District Website) [PDF]

What does SOGI-inclusive education look like in an elementary classroom? (Surrey School District Website) [PDF]

What does SOGI-inclusive education look like in an elementary classroom? (Surrey School District Website) [PDF]

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusive Education in BC —Frequently Asked Questions from Parents [PDF]

SOGI (Burnaby School District Website)

SOGI Background & FAQ (Burnaby School District) [PDF]

Multilingual resources

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [French - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Cantonese - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Mandarin - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Russian - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Punjabi- PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Arabic - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Farsi - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Korean - PDF]

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure [Tagalog - PDF]

SOGI MYTHs and Facts (Surrey School District Website)

SOGI MYTHs and Facts [Arabic - PDF]

SOGI MYTHs and Facts [Punjabi - PDF]

SOGI MYTHs and Facts [Spanish - PDF]

Understanding SOGI-Inclusive Resources: A Guide For Parents & Caregivers (Surrey School District Website)

Guide For Parents & Caregivers [Arabic - PDF]

Guide For Parents & Caregivers [Punjabi - PDF]

Guide For Parents & Caregivers [Spanish - PDF]

What does SOGI-inclusive education look like in an elementary classroom? (Surrey School District Website)

SOGI in elementary classrooms [Arabic - PDF]

SOGI in elementary classrooms [Punjabi - PDF]

SOGI in elementary classrooms [Spanish - PDF]

What does SOGI-inclusive education look like in a secondary classroom? (Surrey School District Website)

SOGI in secondary classrooms [Arabic - PDF]

SOGI in secondary classrooms [Punjabi - PDF]

SOGI in secondary classrooms [Spanish - PDF]

Other resources

BC Curriculum — Physical and Health Education

"Standing up for inclusion" – BC Government media release

"School anti-bullying policies enhanced to support and respect diversity" – BC Government media release

BC's new curriculum

SOGI 1 2 3 - Parent Resources - Elementary [YouTube video]

SOGI 1 2 3 – Parent Resources – Secondary [YouTube video]

OUT AT HOME – Family guide to supporting teen sexual orientation (UBC SARAVYC)

Support for Parents – QMunity

SOGI Booklist [PDF]

Vancouver Public Library SOGI Booklist