This recently revised BCTF workshop provides participants with essential information about sexual health. The topic of consent is discussed in detail. Workshop participants will become familiar with several recommended resources and some fundamental strategies for teaching the mandated sexual health curriuclum to BC students at all grade levels in public schools. The workshop will help teachers in accessing resources and developing lesson plans that satisfy the curriculum, as well as navigate the social and cultural context. This session is sex-positive and aims to empower educators to create an inclusive and comprehensive sexual health education program.

Nichelle Penney has been teaching for 9 years- primarily as a Secondary Social Studies teacher. Her passion is Genocide Studies and Social Justice. She has served on the Provincial Committee for Action on Social Justice for six years under the LGBTQ2+ and Disability Justice subcommittees. Nichelle has also recently completed her Masters in Education- Curriculum Development- whereby her final project was a Queer inclusive sexual health course aimed at the secondary level (grades 8-12), although some lessons can be adapted to a grade 5-7 level. Lessons can be found at https://ed6392.weebly.com/. Finally, Nichelle enjoys a good book to relax, jogging, and long walks on the beach with her dog.

Vanessa Broadworth is an elementary teacher in Surrey. She's passionate about social and environmental justice. She is active in the union, at both the local and provincial level, and enjoys facilitating workshops for fellow educators.