It is being piloted in five areas initially and once its progress has been evaluated over the next four months, the website is likely to be rolled out throughout Scotland next year.
The site will give teachers and youth workers information, interactive resources and guidance tailored for each age group, as well as examples of good practice from other schools in the UK.
Deputy education minister Euan Robson said, 'We must rid Scotland of this stain on its reputation and, to achieve this, education is crucial. We cannot ignore the problem and hope it will go away. We must tackle it head on. The anti-sectarianism resource will build on the excellent work already being done in schools on equality and fairness.
'I hope this resource will give teachers greater confidence to raise the issue of sectarianism with pupils during their formative years, challenging the notion that such behaviour is in any way an acceptable part of Scottish culture.
'By working together we can ensure that the next generation of Scots can prosper free of the damaging effects of bigotry and will stand united to challenge it where it does arise.'
Patricia McGinty, of the Scottish Independent Nurseries Association (SINA), welcomed the pilots and said that nurseries were 'ahead of the game' in teaching tolerance and diversity.
Ms McGinty added, 'Where SINA nurseries have undertaken quality assurance, they have had to show that they value equality and diversity. I would say that challenging any behaviour that was bigoted or racist is essential. It is better to tackle these issues from a young age.'
The anti-sectarianism education resource is being piloted in Highland, Dundee, Dumfries and Galloway, North Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire. The Scottish Executive said that these areas were chosen 'to reflect that sectarianism and religious intolerance are not confined to the west of Scotland'.
The resource was developed by a consortium led by the Centre for Education and Racial Equality Scotland following consultation with a range of organisations including the Church of Scotland, the Roman Catholic church and the Glasgow football clubs, Celtic and Rangers.
