Upcoming Events
Sex Education’s Problem with Toxic Masculinity
With high profile celebrities like Terry Crews, Jay Z, and Jonathan Van Ness entering the conversation, toxic masculinity has become a hot button issue. But what is the role of sex educators within this conversation? This webinar will explore characteristics and behaviors of toxic masculinity (and the related toxic femininity). We will also examine how biases inherent in messages perpetuated in sex education spaces can lead to barriers in accessing care and services. What would conversations around this toxicity look like without relying on gender identity or sex assigned at birth? This webinar promotes a more holistic approach to discussing gender expressions and gender behaviors in a healthier way.
WHEN:
Jan 28th, 2020
11:30-12:30 pm (MT)
WHERE:
Online
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
FREE
Sex Ed For All: Skills for Providing Sex Education to People with Cognitive Disabilities
Participants attending this 1-day training can expect to gain a deeper understanding of cognitive disabilities and the importance of sexual health education programs that are designed for this community. We will begin with a brief overview of common cognitive disabilities and how they impact student learning. From there, we will dive into the differences between typical sex ed curricula and curricula specifically for folks with disabilities, with an emphasis on the importance of utilizing curricula designed specifically for this population. Acknowledging that many educators may not have the resources to purchase a new curriculum, we will also spend time discussing adaptations and participants will practice applying these skills to curriculum. Next, we will discuss strategies for educators whose schools utilize an inclusion model to help ensure that students with cognitive disabilities are engaged and learning while in a typical classroom setting. The session will close with time for a question and answer session that encourages participants to think about how they can apply these strategies to their work and troubleshoot potential roadblocks.
WHEN:
Jan 31st, 2020
9-5 pm (MT)
WHERE:
Albuquerque, NM
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$150
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Intersex: History, Anatomy + Advocacy
This webinar will briefly review the history surrounding intersex folks. We will discuss anatomy, including updated language and how you can incorporate conversations about intersex folks into the sex education you deliver. We will close with an overview of current advocacy work being done by/for intersex people and organizations and leave time for questions.
WHEN:
Feb 7th, 2020
12-1 pm (MDT)
WHERE:
Online
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
FREE
Las Vegas Sexual Health Educator Program
Over two days, develop the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality, effective sex education to young people!
WHEN:
Feb 10th & 11th, 2020
WHERE:
Las Vegas, NV
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$300
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Glenwood Springs Sexual Health Educator Program
Over two days, develop the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality, effective sex education to young people!
WHEN:
Apr 7th & 8th, 2020
WHERE:
Glenwood Springs, CO
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$300
(Need a scholarship? Click here first!)
Denver Sexual Health Educator Program
Over three days, develop the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality, effective sex education to young people!
WHEN:
June 24th – 26th, 2020
WHERE:
Denver, CO
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$450
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Santa Fe Sexual Health Educator Program
Over two days, develop the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality, effective sex education to young people!
WHEN:
Jul 22nd & 23rd, 2020
WHERE:
Santa Fe, NM
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$300
(Need a scholarship? Click here first!)
1/2 Day Pregnancy Options Workshop
Participants attending this 1/2-day workshop can expect to:
-Learn all options available to pregnant folks (parenting, adoption, MAB, and TAB)
-Understand medical and legal details about pregnancy options
-Begin to understand their own biases and learn to use non-judgmental language when discussing pregnancy options
-Develop skills to effectively and equitably serve as a resource for a youth/client whose values around reproductive health are different from their own
-Clarify the importance of all-options counseling as it pertains to informed consent
-Be able to debunk common myths about abortion
WHEN:
Jul 24th, 2020
10 am – 2 pm
WHERE:
Santa Fe, NM
AUDIENCE:
Youth-Serving Adults
COST:
$100
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