SOGI in the Classroom: Early Years & Secondary Workshops
Evidence-informed guidance on fostering SOGI-inclusive learning environments
Have you been wondering how to make schools more inclusive for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI)?
UBC’s Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI‑Inclusive Excellence in Education presents two online professional learning workshops led by Dr. Julia Sinclair‑Palm. Each session offers age‑appropriate strategies for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments.
These workshops provide a nonjudgmental space to practice responding to SOGI issues and to build skills for engaging proactively with SOGI content. Educators may register for one or both sessions:
Please note:
A letter of attestation will be available for those who require one.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants after each session. If you are unable to attend a live session, you are still welcome to register.
SOGI in the Secondary Classroom
Do you hesitate to address SOGI issues because you’re worried about getting it wrong? This workshop will answer all your questions about SOGI and respond to common misconceptions and myths. We will also discuss tips for curriculum development, classroom practices, and supporting LGBTQ+ students at your school.
- Date: Fall 2026
- Time: 2-Hours
- Format: Online
- Registration Fee: $75 + GST
SOGI in the Early Years Classroom
Have questions about what is age-appropriate regrading SOGI topics and conversations in the early years but don’t know who to ask? This workshop will include tips for curriculum development, classroom practices, and supporting gender diverse students at your school.
- Date: Fall 2026
- Time: 2-Hours
- Format: Online
- Registration Fee: $75 + GST
Presented by:
Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm
Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm (they/them) is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, where they serve as the Director of the Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI‐inclusive Excellence in Education (RQCSIEE). Before arriving at UBC, Dr. Sinclair-Palm was an Associate Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University. Their research examines how young people forge new identities, imagine futures and navigate structural inequalities in the midst of larger, and sometimes restrictive narratives about childhood and youth.
