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
Training Hub
Please note: The Training Hub includes both in-person and online professional trainings. During the time of COVID-19, we know the demand for virtual training has greatly increased, and many of our members are quickly adapting to get you the training you need. 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 is possible!
Trainings Offered by State-Based and National Organizations
Displaying results 16 - 20 of 154Screen Time, Safety and Burnout – Teachers and Students
Transitioning our work and school to a virtual setting has led to less engagement, but virtual spaces can promote connection as well. The human brain is wired for connection, and many are feeling disconnected from their jobs, school, and peers. Join us to discuss tips for preventing burnout and creating and promoting safety during screen time.
How to Have ‘The Talk’ with Teens
By the end of this lesson, participants will gain knowledge and develop skills required to have an open conversation with teens about their sexual and reproductive health.
This training is designed for:
- Parents
- Clergy
- Community Workers
- 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.
It's That Easy! A Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children
The training, for professionals who work with parents/caregivers of children ages birth to 18, demonstrates tools and techniques to engage parents in developmentally appropriate approaches to raising sexually healthy children. Participants receive the It's That Easy manual, a comprehensive guide for work with parents.
- Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate three techniques to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment. (S)
- Indicator 2 (K-12): Explain three ways that healthy relationships can positively impact personal well-being.
- Indicator 4 (K-12): Describe three strategies for incorporating the positive and negative impacts of communicating through technology into lessons on healthy relationships.
- Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain three reasons why it is important to respond to every question students ask when teaching sex education.
- Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain the differences between personal and universal values relating to sexuality.
- Indicator 2 (K-12): Describe how verbal and nonverbal expression of personal values, and comfort with topics related to sex education, could impact one’s teaching
- Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the importance of educators refraining from sharing their personal values when implementing sex education.
- Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to students’ values-based comments and questions. (S)
Child Abuse: Recognizing Signs & Intervening
Participants will gain knowledge and develop skills required to recognize signs that a child might be a victim of abuse or neglect. Participants will learn two ways to use mandated reporting as an intervention.
This training is designed for:
- Educators
- Teachers
- Substitute Teachers
- Counselors
- Coaches
- Parents
- Clergy
- Community Workers
- Healthcare Providers
- Healthcare Staff
- Clinicians
Additional Trainings offered by out-of-state organizations
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CSE 101
What is comprehensive sex education (CSE)? Join us to learn the components of CSE, why it’s important, and how it can benefit your students and your school. We will also discuss the process for getting approval from your school board and how GCAPP staff can support you.
- Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three health (e.g. physical, social and/or emotional) and/or academic benefits of sex education for young people
- Indicator 2 (K-12): Describe state and/or district laws, policies, and standards that relate to sex education where one teaches.