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 Trauma-Informed Sex Education provides an overview on how to identify and respond with empathy to those potentially displaying the effects of previous trauma. Through this course, with an emphasis on understanding techniques to create and sustain a trauma-informed learning environment, you’ll know how to communicate, accept, and validate these emotions in others. The course is divided into four 30 - 45 minute bite-sized pieces that encompass a range of learning styles including interactive assessments, videos modeling classroom instruction, and real-life scenarios. After taking the course you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of trauma-informed learning environments
- Define trauma, types of safety, agency, and triggers
- Define what makes and sustains a trauma-informed learning environment
- Explain the essential skills for facilitating trauma-informed sex education
- Define the needs and developmental context for sex education participants
- Explain the essential skills to
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- identify and respond to signs of trauma
- recognize physical, verbal, and behavioral signs of trauma
- Explain how to use empathy and to validate emotions
- Explain trauma-informed teaching techniques