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

Sex Positive Abstinence Education

Examine your personal values about abstinence, identify the positive and negative abstinence messages youth hear, and practice turning negative sexual health messages into positive ones. 

In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
Contact PRC about fees
Length -
1-2 hours
Age Group(s) -
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction, Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Effective teaching strategies, Healthy relationships, Sex education in schools, Values
State(s) -
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, 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, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Contraception, Pregnancy, and Reproduction Indicators
  • Indicator 4 (6-12): Explain methods of contraception, including the latest medical advances that are popular among young people.
  • Indicator 5 (6-12): Describe pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion.
Creating and inclusive and affirming learning environment Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate three techniques to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment. (S)
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies for creating culturally responsive classrooms. (S)
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Describe three elements of a trauma-informed approach to sex education.
  • Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies of a trauma-informed approach to sex education (e.g. giving trigger warnings before content on sexual assault and allowing students the right to pass as appropriate, etc.). (S)
Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the differences between positive vs. shaming approaches to teaching sex education.
  • Indicator 4 (6-12): Demonstrate how to use the experiential learning cycle when teaching. (S)
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three effective strategies for practicing skills with students.
  • 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)
Healthy Relationships Indicators
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Describe three strategies for teaching students communication skills.
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three ways to help students set and respect personal boundaries in relationships.
Sex Education In Schools Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three health (e.g. physical, social and/or emotional) and/or academic benefits of sex education for young people
Values Indicators
  • 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)
Training

Challenging Rape Culture

In this interactive training, participants will gain a better understanding of the intersection of sexual violence and incidence and prevalence of STIs/HIV while identifying (and challenging) their own values and beliefs around rape culture. The training will include lecture, facilitated discussion, and engaging hands-on activities for various professionals that work with youth. 

In this training, participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of the difference between rape culture and consent culture.
  • Review relevant and current data on sexual violence and STIs.
  • Examine the connection between sexual violence and STIs.
  • Reframe curriculum and other program content to challenge rape culture and promote consent culture.
In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
$200
Length -
2hrs
Age Group(s) -
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence, Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Disclosure, Effective teaching strategies, Healthy relationships, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections, Sex education in schools
State(s) -
Michigan
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Consent, Interpersonal and Sexual Violence Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Define consent.
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): Explain why consent is a fundamental right for people of all ages.
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Differentiate between situations in which sexual consent is and is not present.
  • Indicator 6 (K-12): Explain bodily autonomy and how it relates to consent and sexual abuse prevention.
Creating and inclusive and affirming learning environment Indicators
  • Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate three techniques to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment. (S)
  • Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies of a trauma-informed approach to sex education (e.g. giving trigger warnings before content on sexual assault and allowing students the right to pass as appropriate, etc.). (S)
Disclosure Indicators
  • Indicator 2 (K-12): List three factors to consider regarding personal disclosure when teaching sex education
  • Indicator 4 (K-12): Explain the roles and responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Explain the state- and district-mandated reporting requirements and procedures.
Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators
  • Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the differences between positive vs. shaming approaches to teaching sex education.
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three effective strategies for practicing skills with students.
  • 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)
Healthy Relationships Indicators
  • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three ways to help students set and respect personal boundaries in relationships.
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections Indicators
  • Indicator 4 (6-12): Explain three facilitators and three barriers to STD/STI testing and treatment.
Sex Education In Schools Indicators
  • 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.
Training

Adolescent Development 101

Review the physical and emotional changes that occur in adolescence, practice responding to young peoples’ questions, and connect to supportive local and national resources.

In person Online
State Organization
Cost -
Contact PRC about training fees
Length -
1-3 hours
Age Group(s) -
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
Topic(s) -
Puberty and adolescent development
State(s) -
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, 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, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Organization Information
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators
Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators
  • 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)
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

Sex Education Foundation Series

Our Spark*ED online sex educator courses focus on the information, skills, and theory required to deliver impactful and inclusive sex education. Our philosophy towards sex education is at the heart of the Spark*ED curriculum and all course materials have been created with a social justice and racial equity lens and incorporate the latest information and research in the fields of of sexual health, gender, adolescent development, learning styles, and behavioral change. Each course has been reviewed by content matter experts, including medical professionals, trainers, classroom teachers, public health workers, and researchers. These self-guided courses are a convenient 2 - 3 hours broken into 25 - 30-minute modules. Learning tools include interactive training, videos of classroom instruction, real life scenarios, and self-assessment throughout each course to ensure participants have mastered all the information.

The courses in the Sex Education Foundation Series include:

  • Teaching Sexuality and Answering Questions
  • Teaching About Sexual Anatomy and Reproduction
  • Teaching About Abstinence and Birth Control a
  • Teaching Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV
  • Teaching Relationships and Consent
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Affirming Sex Education
  • Trauma-Informed Sex Ed
    • Online
    Regional Organization
    Cost -
    $1,000
    Length -
    2 - 3 hours/course
    Age Group(s) -
    Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
    Topic(s) -
    Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence, Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction, Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Disclosure, Effective teaching strategies, Healthy relationships, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections, LGBQ+ identities, Puberty and adolescent development, Responding to challenging questions, Sex education in schools, Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology, Values
    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
    Consent, Interpersonal and Sexual Violence Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Define consent.
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Explain why consent is a fundamental right for people of all ages.
    • Indicator 3 (K-12): Differentiate between situations in which sexual consent is and is not present.
    • Indicator 6 (K-12): Explain bodily autonomy and how it relates to consent and sexual abuse prevention.
    • Indicator 7 (K-12): Explain the impact of childhood trauma on the decision-making and sexual health of students.
    • Indicator 8 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies to prevent and/or intervene in bullying and teasing. (S)
    • Indicator 9 (K-12): Describe three strategies to help students identify a trusted adult.
    Contraception, Pregnancy, and Reproduction Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (6-12): Explain fertilization, implantation, conception, and how pregnancy occurs.
    • Indicator 2 (6-12): Demonstrate the steps necessary for effective external and internal condom use and how to access condoms. (S)
    • Indicator 3 (6-12): Describe the differences in mechanisms of action and access between emergency contraception and the abortion pill.
    • Indicator 4 (6-12): Explain methods of contraception, including the latest medical advances that are popular among young people.
    • Indicator 5 (6-12): Describe pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion.
    Creating and inclusive and affirming learning environment Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate three techniques to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment. (S)
    • Indicator 3 (K-12): Describe three elements of a trauma-informed approach to sex education.
    • Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies of a trauma-informed approach to sex education (e.g. giving trigger warnings before content on sexual assault and allowing students the right to pass as appropriate, etc.). (S)
    Disclosure Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe the importance of teachers’ maintaining professional boundaries when teaching sex education.
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): List three factors to consider regarding personal disclosure when teaching sex education
    • Indicator 3 (K-12): Demonstrate how to reduce the impact of educators’ passive and/or active personal disclosure on the educational environment. (S)
    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 3 (K-12): Explain the differences between positive vs. shaming approaches to teaching sex education.
    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 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.
    • Indicator 5 (K-12): Describe three ways to help students set and respect personal boundaries in relationships.
    HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (6-12): Describe HIV and three common STDs/STIs, and how each can and cannot be transmitted.
    • Indicator 2 (6-12): Explain that many STD/STIs do not cause symptoms and the only way to know if you have one is to be tested.
    • Indicator 3 (6-12): Explain the benefits of getting tested and treated for HIV and other STDs/STIs.
    • Indicator 4 (6-12): Explain three facilitators and three barriers to STD/STI testing and treatment.
    • Indicator 5 (6-12): Demonstrate the steps necessary for effective external and internal condom use and how to access condoms. (S).
    • Indicator 6 (6-12): Describe the latest medical advances in HIV and other STDs/STIs prevention and treatment.
    LGBQ+ Identities Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain how availability of supportive school staff, presence of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs), LGBQ-inclusive curricular resources, and the presence of comprehensive, enumerated anti-harassment school policies are related to improved school climate for students of all sexual orientations.
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Define sexual orientation and sexual identity, including that everyone has both.
    • Indicator 3 (6-12): Explain the difference between sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and sexual identity.
    • Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate the use of inclusive and affirming language. (S)
    • Indicator 5 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in homophobic and other bullying comments and actions. (S)
    • Indicator 6 (K-12): Explain three ways that LGBQ+ youth are at disproportionate risk for health disparities.
    • Indicator 7 (K-12): Identify three credible, medically accurate, youth-friendly resources that can provide information or support related to sexual orientation.
    • Indicator 8 (K-12): Explain why it is essential to include positive portrayals of LGBQ+ people in lessons.
    • Indicator 9 (K-12): Demonstrate three strategies that can be used to include positive portrayals of LGBQ+ people in lessons. (S)
    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.
    Responding to Challenging Questions Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain three reasons why it is important to respond to every question students ask when teaching sex education.
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to effectively respond to three different types of challenging questions. (S)
    Sex Education In Schools Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three health (e.g. physical, social and/or emotional) and/or academic benefits of sex education for young people
    Sexual & Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Indicators
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to use medically accurate terms for sexual and reproductive anatomy, including all external genitals. (S)
    • Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the function of the individual sexual and reproductive body parts and how they typically work.
    Values Indicators
    • 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)
    Training

    Teaching Sexuality 

    Our Spark*ED online sex educator courses focus on the information, skills, and theory required to deliver impactful and inclusive sex education. Our philosophy towards sex education is at the heart of the Spark*ED curriculum and all course materials have been created with a social justice and racial equity lens and incorporate the latest information and research in the fields of of sexual health, gender, adolescent development, learning styles, and behavioral change. Each course has been reviewed by content matter experts, including medical professionals, trainers, classroom teachers, public health workers, and researchers.

    This four-hour self-paced online training on Teaching Sexuality provides an overview of what’s involved and what to consider when teaching sex education and sexuality.  You’ll learn how to engage young people to help them normalize meaningful conversations about sex and sexuality while removing the stigma associated with these topics. The course is divided into four 30 - 45-minute bite-size pieces that encompass a range of learning styles including interactive assessments, videos modeling classroom instruction, and real-life scenarios.

    The course:

    • Provides a comprehensive definition of sexuality.
    • Names and describes the various aspects of sexuality.
    • Describes the importance of having a comprehensive, holistic lens when teaching sexuality.
    • Describes how the six aspects of sexuality model manifest throughout the lifespan.
    • Describes why a holistic conception of sexuality is essential for high quality sex education.
    • Describes why is it important to create a safe space to answer questions in sex education.
    • Explains how anonymous question time can be set up to maximize participation and foster an environment of learning and respect.
    • Names and applies best practices for answering various types of questions about sexuality.
    • Distinguishes universal from non-universal values.
    • Identifies values-based questions.
    • Describes the steps in the FLASH Values Question Protocol and use it to respond to values-based questions.
    Online
    Regional Organization
    Cost -
    $200/course
    Length -
    4 hours
    Age Group(s) -
    Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
    Topic(s) -
    Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Effective teaching strategies, LGBQ+ identities, Responding to challenging questions, Sex education in schools, Values
    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
    Creating and inclusive and affirming learning environment Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Demonstrate three techniques to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment. (S)
    Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators
    • Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the differences between positive vs. shaming approaches to teaching sex education.
    LGBQ+ Identities Indicators
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Define sexual orientation and sexual identity, including that everyone has both.
    • Indicator 3 (6-12): Explain the difference between sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and sexual identity.
    • Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate the use of inclusive and affirming language. (S)
    • Indicator 7 (K-12): Identify three credible, medically accurate, youth-friendly resources that can provide information or support related to sexual orientation.
    Responding to Challenging Questions Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain three reasons why it is important to respond to every question students ask when teaching sex education.
    • Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to effectively respond to three different types of challenging questions. (S)
    Sex Education In Schools Indicators
    • Indicator 1 (K-12): Describe three health (e.g. physical, social and/or emotional) and/or academic benefits of sex education for young people
    Values Indicators
    • 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)

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    Training

    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
    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
    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.