Training Hub

The Sex Education Collaborative Training Hub lists trainings for sex educators, facilitators, and other professionals on best practices for sharing important information with clients and the public. From teaching anatomy inclusively to effectively addressing bias in the classroom to addressing racial justice and equity in sex education, the Training Hub includes trainings, technical assistance, and policy support from state, regional, and national leaders in the field of sex education.
 

Please note: The Training Hub includes both in-person and online professional trainings. If you see a training you are interested in and it isn’t listed as virtual, please reach out directly to any of our members to find out what's possible!

Trainings Offered by State-Based and National Organizations

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Training

How to Engage with Students

Engaging with young people in a meaningful way is vital to the success of schools and programs. Join us to learn practical tips and tricks to increase your engagement both in the classroom and virtually.

In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
Please contact alexandra@gcapp.org for details
Length -
90-minutes
Age Group(s) -
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Effective teaching strategies
State(s) -
Georgia
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to build rapport with students. (S)
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)
  • Indicator 6 (K-12): Describe three strategies for actively involving parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults in a sex education program.
  • Indicator 7 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to analyze and tailor lesson plans to match the age, developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, and other identities of students. (S)
Training

Sexual Violence in the Media

The media plays a huge role in how we think about sex and sexuality. Using TV clips, movie scenes, ads and songs, we will explore how the media portrays sexual violence.  We will also discuss how we can use the media to have constructive conversations regarding sexual violence in our daily lives.  

In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
Please contact alexandra@gcapp.org for details
Length -
90-minutes
Age Group(s) -
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence, Healthy relationships
State(s) -
Georgia
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Consent, Interpersonal and Sexual Violence Indicators
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Differentiate between situations in which sexual consent is and is not present.
Healthy Relationships Indicators
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Describe three strategies for teaching students communication skills.
  • Indicator 4 (K-12): Describe three strategies for incorporating the positive and negative impacts of communicating through technology into lessons on healthy relationships.
Training

Reproductive Resources for Students

Youth-friendly reproductive resources are important to ensure young people will seek the help and information they need. We will discuss the components of youth-friendly resources, as well as highlight websites, social media pages, phone numbers, local clinics, and apps, including GCAPP’s TMI-Georgia. TMI-Georgia was created by young people for young people to have access in meeting their sexual and reproductive health needs.

In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
Please contact alexandra@gcapp.org for details
Length -
90-minutes
Age Group(s) -
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction, Healthy relationships, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections, Transgender and gender expansive identities
State(s) -
Georgia
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Contraception, Pregnancy, and Reproduction Indicators
  • Indicator 6 (6-12): Identify three federal and/or state laws that impact young peoples’ access to effective reproductive and sexual health care (e.g. age of consent for services, confidential access to health care services, and access to condoms)
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections Indicators
  • Indicator 7 (6-12): Identify three medically accurate and youth-friendly resources for STD/STI and HIV prevention, testing, and treatment
Transgender and Gender Expansive Identities Indicator
  • Indicator 7 (K-12): Identify three credible, medically accurate, youth-friendly resources that can provide information or support related to transgender and gender expansive people.
Training

Building Self-Esteem and Body Confidence

After this workshop, participants will be able to explain appearance ideals that students encounter and where pressure to achieve them comes from. 

This training is designed for:

  • Teachers
  • Substitute Teachers
  • Counselors
  • Coaches
  • Parents
  • Clergy
  • Community Workers
  • Educators 
In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
$0.00 -$2500.00, depending on location of participating organization. Please contact us at contact@teenhealthms.org for more information.
Length -
2 hours
Age Group(s) -
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Puberty and adolescent development
State(s) -
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Healthy Relationships Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three distinguishing characteristics between healthy and unhealthy relationships, involving family, friends, and/or romantic partners.
Puberty and Adolescent Development Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe how puberty prepares the human body for the potential to reproduce.
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): List three physical, three social, and three emotional changes that occur during puberty.
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Identify three practices that students can adopt for maintaining healthy habits beginning during puberty.
Training

What’s Triggering Our Teens? Intimate Partner Violence Edition

Participants will gain knowledge of how intimate partner violence impacts the mental, sexual and reproductive health of young people who witness and/or experience it. Participants will brainstorm strategies to intervene and learn about local, state, and national resources.

This training is designed for:

  • Educators
  • Teachers
  • Substitute Teachers
  • Counselors
  • Coaches 
  • Parents
  • Clergy
  • Community Workers
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Healthcare Staff
  • Clinicians 
In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
$0.00 -$2500.00, depending on location of participating organization. Please contact us at contact@teenhealthms.org for more information.
Length -
2 hours
Age Group(s) -
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Healthy relationships
State(s) -
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Healthy Relationships Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three distinguishing characteristics between healthy and unhealthy relationships, involving family, friends, and/or romantic partners.
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): Explain three ways that healthy relationships can positively impact personal well-being.
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three ways to help students set and respect personal boundaries in relationships.

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Additional Trainings offered by out-of-state organizations

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Policy Support

MOASH provides support with policy development, interpretation, and implementation at the state, school district, and K–12 school building levels. Policy topics include primarily sexual health education, sexual and reproductive health rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion and affirmation. MOASH works alongside communities to address their unique concerns and needs. Support may include technical assistance, training, and resources. For more information about policy assistance, please contact MOASH’s Advocacy Director, Kelly Stec at kelly.stec@moash.org

State Organization
State(s) -
Michigan
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators