The Triangle Program is an alternative education

Alternative education

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 program in Toronto

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, Ontario

Ontario

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, Canada

Canada

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, designed for gay

Gay

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, lesbian

Lesbian

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, bisexual

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 and transgender

Transgender

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 students who are at risk of dropping out or committing suicide

Suicide

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 because of homophobic

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 and transphobic

Transphobia

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 harassment in regular schools. It is also open to anyone who has been affected by homophobia or transphobia.

Operated by the Toronto District School Board

Toronto District School Board

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 at the campus of Oasis Alternative Secondary School, Triangle is the only program of its type in Canada. It was created as an organization in 1995, and launched its first classes in 1996.

In conjunction with the LGBT youth organization Supporting Our Youth

Supporting Our Youth

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, Triangle also holds its own annual prom

Prom

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 during Toronto's Gay Pride Week.

The school day is divided into two halves. For the first half of the day students work on self-directed studies or smaller teacher-led classes. The afternoon is spent in a classroom setting, working on curriculum with a gay, lesbian and transgender focus. Units on LGBTQ history, healthy sexuality and equity and oppression allow gay, lesbian and transgender youth the opportunity to experience education geared to them.