eyesopeniowa - training - 166

Teens and Technology
Description: 

As our society embraces all technology has to offer, we find ourselves in a position to guide young people through a landscape we’re navigating with them. From online safety and social media to texting and sexting, this training will unpack best practices, shift fear-based messaging, and guide educators in a growing field.

Topic(s): 
Consent and interpersonal and sexual violence
Creating an inclusive and affirming learning environment
Effective teaching strategies
Healthy relationships
Responding to challenging questions
Sex education in schools
Values
State(s): 
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
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Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
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Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
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Maryland
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Montana
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Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
U.S. Virgin Islands
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Age Group(s): 
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
Format: 
In person
1 day
Varies
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)
Indicators
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.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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.