Things to Consider

• Sexuality is an integral part of each person’s identity. Learning about our sexuality and achieving sexual health and well-being are lifelong processes that begin at birth and continue throughout our lives.
• Once you have developed a curriculum, allow communication to parents/guardians and offer them opportunities to familiarize themselves with the content.











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• The Alberta Human Rights Act (Section 11.1) requires notifying parents when teaching the sexual health education curriculum.
• Sexual health education enables individuals, families and communities to develop the knowledge and skills required for sexual well being.
• Establish a committee: A committee that has broad representation from the community will enhance support for the program. It can be made up of parents, students, teachers, administration, school board members and other representatives from the community.
• Consider the broad spectrum of views and beliefs in the community: Invite discussion in your school/community about ways to show or demonstrate respect for all religions, faiths and cultures as recognized in a democratic society.













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• ​Organize a workshop for parents regarding how to talk with their children about sexuality
• The majority of Americans (including three quarters of parents) favor more comprehensive sexuality education over abstinence-only education.