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Certificate in Adolescent Sex Education Basics from Rutgers University

The Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is now partnering with Answer to offer a certificate in Adolescent Sex Education Basics. This fully online, 50-hour, non-credit certificate includes eight dynamic and highly interactive workshops and four cutting-edge virtual classroom simulations.

The Rutgers University GSAPP certificate in Adolescent Sex Education Basics includes the following workshops and virtual classroom experiences:

Workshop: Sexual Anatomy and Response: Getting Under Your Skin
Workshop: Puberty and Adolescent Development: Growing Pains and Gains
Workshop: Sexuality ABCs: Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms
Workshop: STD Basics: Helping Students Stay Sexually Healthy
Workshop: LGBTQ Issues in Schools: Celebrating and Supporting Diversity
Workshop: Pregnant & Parenting Teens: Beyond the Basics
Workshop: Relationship Skills for Teens: Dating, Mating and Deliberating
Workshop: Personal Safety: Knowing Signs and Drawing Lines
Virtual classroom: Personal Comfort When Teaching Sexuality Education
Virtual classroom: Culturally Responsive Instruction When Teaching Sexuality Education
Virtual classroom: Trauma-Informed Sex Ed
Virtual classroom: Tailoring Lessons to Meet Age and Developmental Levels

See https://answer.rutgers.edu/page/aseb_certificate_program/ for more information and FAQs about the certificate program.

Online

Cost -

$1,800.00 per person (group discounts available)

Length -

50 hours over 8 months or longer

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10

Topic(s) -

Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence, Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction, Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Effective teaching strategies, Healthy relationships, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections, LGBQ+ identities, Puberty and adolescent development, Transgender and gender expansive identities, Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

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.
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)

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 5 (K-12): Describe three effective strategies for practicing skills with students.

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 6 (6-12): Describe the latest medical advances in HIV and other STDs/STIs prevention and treatment.
Indicator 7 (6-12): Identify three medically accurate and youth-friendly resources for STD/STI and HIV prevention, testing, and treatment

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 5 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in homophobic and other bullying comments and actions. (S)
Indicator 7 (K-12): Identify three credible, medically accurate, youth-friendly resources that can provide information or support related to sexual orientation.

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.

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.

Transgender and Gender Expansive Identities Indicator

Indicator 3 (K-12): Define gender identity and sex assigned at birth.

Working with LGBTQ Youth

This workshop will teach participants about the fundamentals of sexual orientation, gender identity, and how to ensure that all young people and their families feel welcome and included in our classrooms and programs. The first part of the workshop will provide basic information about sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as dispel common myths. The second part of the workshop will focus on ways to create safe learning environments for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) or whose family members might be. It will also provide concrete lessons for teaching LGBT issues directly to young people. This workshop can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your group, school, or agency. All content is aligned with the National Sexuality Education Standards, National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, and the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education

In person

Cost -

$1,750 in NJ; $2,500 + travel expenses outside of NJ

Length -

Six 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, Transgender and gender expansive identities

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 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)

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.

Transgender and Gender Expansive Identities Indicator

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the use of inclusive and affirming language. (S)
Indicator 3 (K-12): Define gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Indicator 4 (K-12): Explain how gender identity and gender expression are distinct from each other and from sexual orientation.
Indicator 5 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in transphobic, sexist, misogynistic and other gender-related bullying comments and actions. (S)
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.

What About the Boys?: Teaching About Sexuality Accurately and Effectively with Teen Boys

The vast majority of sexuality education curricula and programs are created with the needs of girls in mind. Even if we don't believe it ourselves, the saying “boys will be boys” pervades sexuality education programming. Girls are set up as the sexual gatekeepers and decision-makers. Boys are either set up to be feared or widely ignored. This training will provide the most up-to-date information available about how boys learn, how co-ed sexuality education programming has failed boys, and what educators can do to be sure to reach all students and workshop participants. This workshop can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your group, school or agency. All content is aligned with the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, and the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education.

In person

Cost -

$1,750 in NJ; $2,500 + travel expenses outside of NJ

Length -

Six 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

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 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 101: Teaching about the Birds and the Bees

Puberty is a time of physical, emotional, and social changes that can cause some young people great angst. Equipping students with the knowledge and skills about these changes can help them navigate through this challenging time and emerge strong, happy, and healthy. This workshop will provide you with a number of lessons to teach students about the changes of puberty, and will help you improve your skills on addressing this sensitive topic in an inclusive way. This workshop can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your group, school, or agency. All content is aligned with the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, and the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education.

In person

Cost -

$1,500 - $1,750 in NJ, $2,500 plus travel expenses outside of NJ

Length -

Three to six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, Puberty and adolescent development

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)

Puberty and Adolescent Development Indicators

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 Elementary: Family Life Lesson Plans for Grades K-3

This interactive workshop will allow participants to increase their comfort and knowledge about age-appropriate sexual development in young children and learn the skills they need to effectively implement lesson plans in their districts. The importance of partnering with parents and school administrators to build support for family life education for young children will be addressed. This workshop can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your group, school or agency. All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, and the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education.

In person

Cost -

$1,500 - $1,750 in NJ, $2,500 plus travel expenses outside of NJ

Length -

Three to six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, Responding to challenging questions, Values

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 3 (K-12): Explain the differences between positive vs. shaming approaches to teaching sex education.
Indicator 6 (K-12): Describe three strategies for actively involving parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults in a sex education program.

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)

Values Indicators

Indicator 4 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to students’ values-based comments and questions. (S)

Pregnant and Parenting Teens: The Basics and Beyond

Pregnant and Parenting Teens: The Basics and Beyond will help increase middle and high school health professionals' knowledge on everything from prenatal care to the stages of birth. This comprehensive workshop includes information on teen moms and dads, and their options around abortion, adoption and parenting as a teen.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Contraception, Pregnancy, and Reproduction Indicators

Indicator 1 (6-12): Explain fertilization, implantation, conception, and how pregnancy occurs.
Indicator 5 (6-12): Describe pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion.
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)

Personal Safety: Knowing Signs and Drawing Lines

Personal Safety: Knowing Signs and Drawing Lines will help increase middle and high school health professionals’ knowledge of various forms of interpersonal violence that young people often face, as well as provide concrete actions that educators and professionals can take to respond.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence, Effective teaching strategies

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)

Puberty and Adolescent Development: Growing Pains and Gains

Puberty and Adolescent Development: Growing Pains and Gains will increase middle and high school health professionals’ knowledge of the changes commonly associated with puberty and go beyond the basics for a more complete picture of adolescence. At the end of this workshop, participants will feel equipped to speak with students about some of the more challenging aspects of adolescence, like developing healthy self-concept, addressing negative influences, and making more independent decisions.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, Puberty and adolescent development, Responding to challenging questions

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (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 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to effectively respond to three different types of challenging questions. (S)

Sexual Anatomy and Response: Getting Under Your Skin

Sexual Anatomy and Response: Getting Under Your Skin helps middle and high school health professionals teach young people how their bodies work, so that students have the foundation to learn about other sexuality-related topics, like pregnancy and STD prevention.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)

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.

Relationship Skills for Teens: Dating, Mating and Deliberating

Relationship Skills for Teens: Dating, Mating and Deliberating will increase your capacity to educate young people about developing healthy relationships as well as explore consent, technology, and social media.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, Healthy relationships

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)

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 4 (K-12): Describe three strategies for incorporating the positive and negative impacts of communicating through technology into lessons on healthy relationships.

Boys and Sex Ed: Beyond Statistics and Stereotypes

Boys and Sex Ed: Beyond Statistics and Stereotypes will help you understand how boys think, feel, and learn about sexuality, as well as learn the necessary tools for teaching in ways that resonate specifically with them.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six 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

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 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)
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)

LGBTQ Issues in Schools: Celebrating and Supporting Diversity

LGBTQ Issues in Schools: Celebrating and Supporting Diversity is designed for middle and high school health professionals to increase their knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) issues and provides information on how to make the school environment more inclusive for all students.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, LGBQ+ identities, Transgender and gender expansive identities

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)

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 5 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in homophobic and other bullying comments and actions. (S)
Indicator 7 (K-12): Identify three credible, medically accurate, youth-friendly resources that can provide information or support related to sexual orientation.

Transgender and Gender Expansive Identities Indicator

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate the use of inclusive and affirming language. (S)
Indicator 3 (K-12): Define gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Indicator 4 (K-12): Explain how gender identity and gender expression are distinct from each other and from sexual orientation.
Indicator 5 (K-12): Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in transphobic, sexist, misogynistic and other gender-related bullying comments and actions. (S)
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.

STD Basics: Helping Students Stay Sexually Healthy

STD Basics: Helping Students Stay Sexually Healthy will help increase your general knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and your ability to develop compelling ways to pass this information to young people through valuable lesson plans, resources and guidance from our online instructor.

Format/platform:

Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University
Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Effective teaching strategies, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 2 (K-12): Demonstrate three student-centered instructional approaches that support a variety of learning styles. (S)

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 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.
Indicator 7 (6-12): Identify three medically accurate and youth-friendly resources for STD/STI and HIV prevention, testing, and treatment

Sexuality ABCs: Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms

Sexuality ABCs: Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms will leave you with a deeper understanding of contraceptive methods and knowledge on how to develop and teach lessons that are designed to help reduce rates of unintended teen pregnancy while learning about the latest trends in teen contraceptive use.

Format/platform: Online Learning Management System (Canvas e-learning), hosted by Rutgers University

Six-hours of total contact time utilizing videos, podcasts, instructional games, discussion boards, written assignments, presentations, readings, and visual animations
Asynchronous
Instructor-led

All content is aligned to the National Sexuality Education Standards, the National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education, the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education, and the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialists.

Online

Cost -

$150

Length -

Six hours

Age Group(s) -

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Contraception, pregnancy, and reproduction

Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education (PLSSE) Indicators

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 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)

Foundations: Core Skills Training for Sex Education

This one-day Foundations training covers the essential skills for facilitating sex education, including:

climate building in the classroom,
understanding state and local sex education policies,
pedagogical approaches for experiential learning,
values clarification
managing personal disclosure,
and handling difficult questions and harassing comments.

Optional half-day modules for a second day of training include cultural proficiency, LGBTQ inclusion, trauma-informed approaches, and facilitation skills for commonly used sex education strategies.

In person

Cost -

$1,750 in NJ; $2,500 + travel expenses outside of NJ

Length -

Full-day (seven hours)

Age Group(s) -

Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12

Topic(s) -

Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment, Disclosure, Effective teaching strategies, Responding to challenging questions, Sex education in schools, Values

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)

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

Effective Teaching Strategies Indicators

Indicator 4 (6-12): Demonstrate how to use the experiential learning cycle when teaching. (S)

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 2 (K-12): Describe state and/or district laws, policies, and standards that relate to sex education where one teaches.

Values Indicators

Indicator 1 (K-12): Explain the differences between personal and universal values relating to sexuality.
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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Certificate in Adolescent Sex Education Basics from Rutgers University

Working with LGBTQ Youth

What About the Boys?: Teaching About Sexuality Accurately and Effectively with Teen Boys

Puberty 101: Teaching about the Birds and the Bees

It's Elementary: Family Life Lesson Plans for Grades K-3

Pregnant and Parenting Teens: The Basics and Beyond

Personal Safety: Knowing Signs and Drawing Lines

Puberty and Adolescent Development: Growing Pains and Gains

Sexual Anatomy and Response: Getting Under Your Skin

Relationship Skills for Teens: Dating, Mating and Deliberating

Boys and Sex Ed: Beyond Statistics and Stereotypes

LGBTQ Issues in Schools: Celebrating and Supporting Diversity

STD Basics: Helping Students Stay Sexually Healthy

Sexuality ABCs: Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms

Foundations: Core Skills Training for Sex Education

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