Early Childhood Educators, parents of primary aged children, social workers, teachers, grand-parents raising grand-children and ANYONE who works with children. You will learn about; Why we need to teach sexual health education early, What schools should be offering our primary aged children in terms of sexual abuse prevention, Common myths of sexual assault, Types of sexual abuse, and so much more!

A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for (Pre) Teens and Adults

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Sexting refers to the sending of sexual messages, photos or videos using a mobile device.

In this workshop, you will learn about...

1. Why would someone ask someone to send them a nude?

2. Why would someone send a nude?

3. What are the risks to sending nudes?

4. What are the legalities for taking, sharing or storing nudes?

5. How to reduce risk

This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.

Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $150

This training helps educators understand the tactics used by crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) mislead individuals seeking reproductive health care. We will provide tools to navigate the misinformation and promote comprehensive, unbiased reproductive healthcare services. Educators will learn practical strategies to advocate for informed and accurate care for the young people in their lives.

A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults.

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It is not about if your child/children will view pornography, it is about when.

Schools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children who see pornography by accident say they can't forget that first image. The largest group of viewers of internet pornography is children 12-17. Want to learn more about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how to talk to your kids? Then this workshop is for you!

This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.

Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Free!

This session teaches educators how to create an inclusive sex education environment that acknowledges and affirms diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Participants will learn how to develop inclusive lesson plans and foster a supportive classroom atmosphere.

Cost: $175

This training explores the Draw the Line/Respect the Line sexual health education curriculum. Participants will learn theoretical foundations, research, and best practices for implementation. The training certifies attendees to teach the curriculum, equipping them to deliver it effectively to youth learners in various settings. We encourage all participants attending a curriculum training for educators to attend Awkward to Awesome and Sex Ed Staples to ensure preparedness to facilitate programming.

This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and family members who want to go deeper in their reflection and learning around healthy sexuality, sexual health education, child and adolescent development, and how all of these things intersect. Participate in a little bit of sex ed while your students receive it in school! An informative workshop that keeps you up-to-date on the knowledge being shared with your kids!

In this interactive, half-day workshop educators will identify types of sexuality questions, examine the role personal values play in answering these questions, and develop facilitation skills needed to answer sexuality questions in their teaching. During the workshop, participants will practice responding to real questions from real kids, receive feedback, and leave with increased confidence in their ability to respond to challenging questions. This training will take place on Zoom.

This interactive, full-day training will provide educators, school nurses, youth-serving professionals, and other caring adults with skills and strategies for teaching pubescent youth about their changing bodies, emotional growth, and navigating the path to adulthood in a way that is inclusive of students of all genders and sexual identities. This training will take place on Zoom.

Learn more about the structures and systems in place that affect public education, and what you can do to advocate for a better Lowell Public Schools!

This session addresses the connection between mental health and sexual health in adolescents. Educators will gain strategies to support students' overall well-being, including addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress as they relate to sexual health education. Free

This training covers the core components of the FLASH sexual health education curriculum. Participants will learn best practices for delivering lessons and will be certified to teach the curriculum to youth learners by the end of the training. The session offers research-based approaches and practical strategies for engaging students. We encourage all participants attending a curriculum training for educators to attend Awkward to Awesome and Sex Ed Staples to ensure preparedness to facilitate programming. $175

A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults. Let's celebrate diversity! In this workshop, you will learn about; What gender is and is not, Identity, Gender Expression, Biological Sex, Sexual Orientation, and so much more! $44

As educators, we often teach complex and heavy topics such as consent in an attempt to prevent sexual violence. But we need the tools to support our students if prevention fails. This workshop will help educators build a toolkit for supporting student-survivors via Title IX in education institutions and settings.

This free session will provide an overview and walk through of the upcoming Certificate Program in Sexuality Education and Disability: Understanding Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disabilities, and Sexual Health. The 24-credit course will be Tues/Thurs evenings in May and includes 12 hours live lecture and 12 hours pre-recorded lectures.

Using the lens of media literacy education, this interactive, one-day training will provide educators, youth workers, and professionals with an opportunity to explore how pornography can play a role in young people's sexual development and sexuality, their awareness of gender and gender stereotypes, consent, sexual behavior, bodies and body image, healthy and unhealthy relationships, and sexual identity. Cost: $195

This session delves into the bystander effect and how to empower individuals to intervene effectively in preventing sexual violence. The training provides strategies for fostering a culture of accountability, recognizing opportunities to act, and creating supportive environments where bystanders feel confident to speak up and act against sexual violence. Free

The Acquired Sexual Knowledge Questionnaire (ASKQ) was designed to be a practical and useful measure of sexual health knowledge for youth (Grades 7-12) participating in sexuality education courses in schools. This presentation will discuss the construction, development, and evaluation of the ASKQ on a sample of 244 middle and high school students. Price: $30

A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
In this workshop, you will learn about: The definition of sex trafficking, Who is trafficking who, Luring tactics used, Recruitment, Barriers to exiting, and Resources. Cost: $44

Sexual consent is a crucial topic for students of all neurotypes – however, autistic students report receiving less consent education and have higher rates of sexual trauma. This lecture describes research on autistic and non-autistic young adults’ difficulties with navigating consent and provides strategies to support consent education in neurodiverse classrooms. Price: $30

This one-day, in-person training, held in the EyesOpenIowa Training Hall in West Des Moines, Iowa, covers essential topics such as responding to sensitive questions, values clarification, boundaries and self-disclosure, and more! Required for Certified Sexual Health Educator (CSHE) certification, this dynamic session is led by experienced trainers and offers practical skills along with networking opportunities. Cost: $200

This covers essential topics like puberty, reproductive anatomy, methods of protection, and STD/STI prevention, along with best practices for teaching them. With follow-up asynchronous content, participants gain the core knowledge needed to effectively facilitate sexual health education. This training is also required for Certified Sexual Health Educator (CSHE) certification, making it ideal for both newcomers and experienced educators. Cost: $200

This training is designed for anyone helping young people navigate the online landscape. It covers strategies for supporting teens in managing online safety, sexting, and exposure to explicit content. With interactive activities and discussion, participants will learn how to ground themselves when talking about sensitive topics, helping teens form their own values and beliefs. Cost: $150

Join us for a workshop on the intricacies of non-monogamies for educators, mental health professionals, and graduate students. This interactive workshop will include shared book discussions, group activities, film clip reviews, and more all in the name of exploring and deepening understanding regarding non-monogamy. (Cost: $35)

Feminist pedagogy acknowledges the lived experiences of students and emphasizes the sharing of stories and dialogue. This session will describe the use of feminist pedagogy to help sexuality educators become more comfortable with the uncomfortable, and create an open environment where students feel cared for, respected, and able to learn. (Cost: $35)

Relationship Safety Education is often missing from Sex Ed – this Lecture shows educators how to fill that gap. Adam Joel, Survivor and Abuse Prevention Advocate, will screen his short film The Last Drop, followed by a discussion and Q&A about how to have The Relationship Safety Talk with teens. (Cost: $35)

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of pronouns and chosen names in affirming transgender and nonbinary people. Attendees will engage in collaborative learning to demonstrate confidence in sharing and asking for pronouns, repair harm from misgendering and deadnaming, and disarm misinformation and misconceptions about gender diversity. (Cost: Sliding scale, $10-50).

Drawing on emerging research with international college students, this session equips sexuality educators to address PMS and dysmenorrhea as educational equity issues. The session translates evidence into culturally responsive teaching strategies and referral pathways that reduce stigma, improve learning conditions, and support mental health and academic performance. Faculty: Dr. Kruti Chaliawala (Cost: $35)

This lecture explores the significant gaps in sex education for 2SLGBTQ+ adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Drawing on a qualitative research project, and grounded in crip theory, we identify strategies to create more inclusive, affirming, and accessible sex education for disabled people. Faculty: Dr. Alan Martino (Cost: $35)

“Desire Discrepancies” explores the challenges when partners’ levels of sexual desire don’t align. Participants will gain insight into underlying causes, learn communication tools, and discover strategies to rebuild intimacy, balance needs, and cultivate pleasure in relationships where desire feels mismatched. Faculty: Renelle E. Nelson, LMFT, CST, IRC (Cost: $35)