Who Is This Course For

  • K–12 Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Student Support Staff
  • School Counsellors
  • Educational Assistants
  • School Leadership Teams

Why Schools Are Exploring This Training

Educators across Canada are navigating:

  • Increased polarization among students

  • Harmful online influence entering classrooms

  • Challenges to authority and respectful dialogue

  • More complex conversations around gender and identity

  • A growing need for practical response tools, not just theory

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Inclusive Hiring

    2. Course Objectives

    3. Traditional Territorial Acknowledgement

    1. 1 - Introduction & Learning Objectives

    2. 1 - What is the manosphere?

    3. 1 - Online influencers and youth culture

    4. 1 - Common beliefs and narratives

    5. 1 - Impacts on classroom culture

    6. 1 - Why this matters for educators

    7. 1 - Activity Introduction

    1. 2 - Introduction & Learning Objectives

    2. 2 - Gender-based disrespect

    3. 2 - Double standards in classrooms

    4. 2 - Derailment comments and subtle sexism

    5. 2 - Microaggressions and classroom disruption

    6. 2 - Activity: Self-Reflection

    7. 2 - Activity Debrief

    1. 3 - Introduction & Learning Objectives

    2. 3 - Practical Framework Model

    3. 3- Case Study

    4. 3 - Optional - Download Case Study

    5. 3 - Case Study Practice

    1. 4 - Introduction & Learning Objectives

    2. 4 - Scenario-based responses

    3. 4 - Responding to written and verbal harm

    4. 4 - Video on De-escalation

    5. 4 - When to escalate concerns

    6. 4 - Maintaining classroom safety and dignity

    7. 4 - Case Study

    8. 4 - Optional - Download Case Study

    9. 4 - Case Study Practice

    1. 5 - Introduction & Learning Objectives

    2. 5 - Establishing classroom norms

    3. 5 - Modelling respectful behaviour

    4. 5 - Empowering allies and bystanders

    5. 5 - Encouraging healthy peer accountability

    6. 5 - Teacher self-care and resilience

About this course

  • $90.00
  • Self-paced on demand
    *Also available: PD Day workshop, live virtual session or in-person training
  • 75 minutes in length
  • Videos, activities, self-reflection questions, quizzes

FAQs

  • Who is this course designed for?

    This course was developed for K–12 educators, school leaders, counsellors, student support staff, and school teams navigating increasingly complex classroom conversations around gender, online influence, and respectful learning environments.

  • Does the course focus on political ideology?

    No. The course focuses on practical classroom realities educators are encountering and provides evidence-informed strategies for maintaining respectful, safe, and inclusive learning environments. The emphasis is on:

    • classroom management,
    • de-escalation,
    • student safety,
    • respectful dialogue,
    • and educator support.
  • How long does the course take to complete?

    The self-paced e-course takes approximately 60–90 minutes to complete, depending on engagement with reflection activities and discussion prompts.

  • Is group or district access available?

    Yes. We offer school, district, and organizational access options, including group pricing and implementation support.

  • Does the course include certificates of completion?

    Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course.

  • Can this training be customized for our school or district?

    Yes. We also offer customized workshops and learning sessions tailored to your school community, staff needs, or existing priorities.

  • Who developed this course?

    This course was developed by Canadian Equality Consulting (CEC), a Canadian workplace culture and inclusion consulting firm that works with schools, organizations, and public sector teams across Canada on inclusion, respectful workplaces, leadership, and culture-related learning initiatives. The course was informed by:

    • current research and emerging trends related to online misogyny, youth culture, and classroom dynamics,
    • consultation and discussions with professionals working across education, inclusion, and workplace culture spaces.

Want to explore whether this would be a fit for your school or district?

Book a short conversation to discuss PD options, implementation, or group access.