For schools and youth programs
Ambit is working with School Districts and other youth programs in the CRD to bring new “gender identity and gender expression” policies to life. Please keep checking back through the year for updates, which will include book lists, Two-Spirit resources, and more!
The links below offer ideas on general curriculum for exploring gender and sexuality that are age/grade appropriate, and resources for parents and families.
Looking for supports & drop-ins for parents, youth, & children?
Want to let us know how we can best support you?
Helpful articles
Downloadable files
[one_third]
Definitions document
Get our list of definitions (PDF) relating to trans inclusion and gender diversity. [icon icon="external-link"]
Créer des milieux authentiques
Créer des milieux authentiques: Aides-mémoire. [icon icon="external-link"]
Teach your parents & providers well
Addressing myths with evidence and affirming approaches [icon icon="external-link"]
Policy 4305
Read Policy 4305 (PDF) on gender identity and gender expression by the Greater Victoria School District. [icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third][one_third]
Strong practices guide
Strong practices guide (PDF) for supporting trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people. [icon icon="external-link"]
PRISM Toolkit
Curriculum and classroom tools in for Elementary teachers (Available in French) [icon icon="external-link"]
Families in TRANSition
A resource guide (PDF) for families of Transgender Youth. [icon icon="external-link"]
Regulation 4305
Read Regulation 4305 (PDF) on gender identity and gender expression. [icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third][one_third_last]
For Two Spirit youth
A guide (PDF) for teachers and students toward safe and caring schools for Two Spirit youth. [icon icon="external-link"]
PRISM Toolkit
Curriculum and classroom tools for Secondary teachers [icon icon="external-link"]
Impacts of strong parental support on trans youth
A 2012 report by the Trans PULSE project (PDF)[icon icon="external-link"]
Checklist for parents
Supporting gender creative children and youth (PDF)[icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third_last]
Useful sites
[one_third]
SOGI 123
Curriculum and professional development modules for BC teachers [icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third][one_third]
Gender Spectrum
A great resource site for those just beginning to learn about gender diversity [icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third][one_third_last]
Call OUT
Guides for how to start a GSA or parent support group [icon icon="external-link"]
[/one_third_last][one_half]
“Shoreline Staff (SD61) were pleased to host Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting for an afternoon of professional development (Nov. 2017). Having launched a new GSA club in the fall of 2017, we were appreciative of the learning and discussion generated by the workshop. New learning included relevant statistics, gender vocabulary (re)defined, continuums outlined and social emotional well-being portrayed through a different lens. Case scenarios pertaining to students, parents and educators were discussed and staff questions were welcomed. Staff left the workshop grateful with new tools to use in the classroom. We would highly recommend Ambit as a leading educational resource.”
Michelle Haidar, Vice-Principal | Shoreline Community School
[/one_half][one_half_last]
“I attended an Ambit workshop on gender and sexuality for parents at Vic High. I was impressed with the presentation (and with the parents!), and am very pleased with Ambit’s presence in our community as SD61 and the larger community commit to SOGI justice and equality.”
Diane McNally | SD61 Board of Education Trustee
[/one_half_last]