As the online teenage landscape rapidly changes, the term “sexting” has become ambiguous and has come to mean different things to students and to educators. Join us as we define sexting and discuss prevention and intervention tactics.

Lauren Barineau

This two-day training will highlight key strategies to effectively respond to and communicate with parents/caregivers regarding sex education. This essential skills training will prioritize a transfer of content on day one and an opportunity to practice with low stakes virtual professional development software on day two. Practicing with the full support of a content expert will allow attendees the ability to practice the skills as they make progress on communicating in difficult times.

Cardea Training Center
Join us to share your sexual health education successes lessons learned and to hear from your colleagues about what has worked well and what they have learned teaching sexual health education this year.

Promoting interdisciplinary coordination among members of advocacy, clinical care, education, human/social services and research, to share innovative approaches, best practices and practical applications for the enhancement of sexual health across the lifespan in North Carolina.

NC SEXCON is targeted towards individuals working in and across the sexual health field, including clinical care, education, reproductive health and justice, HIV/ STDs, LGBTQ healthcare, advocacy, policy development, and overall sexuality from birth to death. $425

Evelyn Resh
Contraceptive methods fall into two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Sex educators who are fully informed about the mechanism of action for pregnancy prevention of all method are best poised to help people decide what would be best for them to use to prevent an unintended pregnancy. This course will up-date participants on all available methods and their side-effects profile.

National Sex Ed Conference
Please fill out the information below to submit a webinar or in-person workshop proposal for the 2023 National Sex Ed Conference. If you have any questions or for support in filling out the form, please contact [email protected].
Submissions are due by May 15, 2023.

Advocates for Youth - Brittany McBride
This training is appropriate for educators who are looking to enhance their sexual educator skills. $150
Educator trainings consist of three, 90-minute training sessions that cover the following topics:
Creating a safe learning environment
Answering sensitive questions
Boundaries & self-disclosure
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Experiential Learning Cycle
Connecting home: Communicating with caregivers

In this session Steph offers a historical timeline of youth-driven disruptions, organizations and movement spaces, while offering space to unpack our learned adultism/authority complex over young people. $44.44

Phil McCabe
The presenter will share personal experiences beginning with the sexual revolution of the seventies and finding one’s purpose and authentic self as a Queer Social Justice Warrior. The lecture examines the complexity of sexual identity and gender expression, social and cultural variables, mental health, and trauma history that influences Queer Communities over the past five decades. $30

Bill Taverner, MA, CSE
“Join our groundbreaking webinar that explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing sex education. Learn about cutting-edge AI tools such as chatbots, virtual reality simulations, and personalized content that are transforming the landscape of sexual health education. Engage in an exciting discussion on the ethical considerations involved in using AI for sexual education purposes. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on the future of sexual health education!” $30

When you're advocating for social change, your personal story has the power to inspire, connect, and mobilize others. This interactive session is designed to empower individuals who are motivated about creating change through advocacy with support to develop and articulate your personal narratives effectively. We'll share strategies for:

> engaging your legislators,

> making your voice heard through public comment submission,

> and empowering others in your community to join the conversation.

Dr. Brandy Holloman
This qualitative research study was rooted in a phenomenological approach using focus group sessions with parents and caregivers of middle school-aged children (6th – 8th grade) to determine their perspectives on the barriers to communicating about sexuality and the resources they need to initiate these conversations. $30

Explore milestones, campaigns, and strategies that shaped reproductive health education. Engage in discussions and reflect on the past for a brighter future. Join us for an enlightening Lunch-N-Learn session. Registration is required. Please register by July 31, 2023.

Elise Schuster
Join us to learn about OkaySo, a sexuality education app providing remote support for young people on sexual health issues. Discover how OkaySo’s human-centered design and comprehensive approach meets young people where they are. See the latest impact data and why resources like OkaySo are essential in the post-Roe, attacks on LGBTQ+ youth era. $30

Kimberly King
Talking about sexual abuse prevention does not have to be scary.
Empower parents and educators with effective strategies to initiate conversations and normalize the topic of body safety, reducing the risk of abuse. $30

Steph Auteri
Parents are vital sex educators, but many feel hesitant. Explore the impact of silence surrounding sexuality at home and discover strategies for cultivating a sex-positive environment. Gain insights on how to empower parents to become active participants in their children’s sexual education. $30

Enhance your skills in addressing student inquiries on sex education related topics. Join in for this Lunch-N-Learn catered for school nurses and health office staff. Gain practical tips and guidance for confident conversations during student visits.

For professionals who work with people with IDD:
Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples in our culture of those who have crossed lines. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what’s okay and not okay in various settings.

This FREE 60 minute webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with . We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

Transform awkward moments into awesome opportunities in sexual health education with our dynamic one-day training, "Awkward to Awesome." This comprehensive session equips participants with essential skills for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons. In addition, you'll gain access to robust asynchronous content, allowing you to deepen your knowledge at your own pace. $200

The purpose of this lesson is to identify and correctly name the private parts of the body. Through discussions and picture books students will learn the correct terminology and learn that it is okay to speak up when they feel uncomfortable about being touched in an unsafe or secret kind of way. The book “What’s the Big Secret” by Marc Brown will be used in this lesson. $30

Nishita Raghu Rao
Beyond the narrative of the Sex Binary, this webinar will touch upon neural and biological correlates underlying Gender Identity, Sexual Partner Preference, Monogamous and Non-monogamous behaviors. This world of Neuroscience provides us with a voice to address Amatonormativity and the many social constructs it imposes upon our population. $30

LGBTQ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have felt invisible during sexuality education classes or when someone is supporting them around the topic of sexuality. This ONLINE training is designed for professionals, self-advocates, and sexuality educators, to better support the LGBTQ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities they work with, care about or teach, either in a one on one or class setting. $225

Discover the importance of providing young people with menstrual supplies and education prior to their first period. Join our Lunch-N-Learn session to explore practical strategies, resources, and approaches to support and empower young individuals as they navigate this significant stage of their lives. Registration is required by October 9, 2023. Free

YTH Live Global is ETR’s premier conference that centers on the convergence of Youth + Technology + Health.
We invite young people and adults to the same, equal space to share innovative ideas, new technologies, and transformational research.
Join us October 11, 2023 for a day full of youth-centered innovation, and connection. $39/$49/$119

Jennifer M. Grossman
Fathers are often overlooked as valuable resources for teens’ sexual health. Learn about their roles in discussing sex with their teens and supporting their involvement in sex education. Gain insights from interviews conducted with diverse fathers of teens from across the U.S. $30

When the role of sexuality educator falls to the PE, science, and sometimes even the math teacher, it might feel scary or overwhelming - but it doesn't need to! This full-day training will provide educators who are newly tapped to teach sex education the foundational skills necessary for teaching this subject. From learning about group rights, to setting the classroom tone, managing potential challenges and establishing appropriate boundaries, and exploring personal values as they relate to teaching about sexuality - this training will cover it all. Participants will leave this training with an increase in their knowledge, skills, and comfort to successfully teach sexuality education.

This training will take place on Zoom. $195

For professionals who work with people with IDD:
Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples in our culture of those who have crossed lines. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what’s okay and not okay in various settings.

This FREE 60 minute webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with . We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

This 3-day training is for anyone who works with people with I/DD and wants to lead sexuality education classes, staff training, or parent workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the training and support you need to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886798975-3346) for 17 continuing education contact hours. This training counts for 8.75 education credits towards the requirements to become an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. $1095

Embark on a transformative journey of knowledge and empowerment at our two-day sex education conference. With the invigorating theme of “Thriving Against Adversity,” we’re dedicated to fostering understanding, inclusivity, and resilience in the realm of sexual education. Free

We are thrilled to announce our 4th Annual Sex Ed Summit: Sexual Health for Every BODY. Over two days, delve into diverse topics, including: Accessible Sexual Health Services, Trends in Youth Sexual Behavior, Sex Ed in Georgia: How it Stacks Up, Reproductive Justice 101, and much more! Our conference and the work we do helps to ensure that teens and young adults receive high quality, medically accurate sex education that they deserve. Online

This training is for people teaching the Get Real curriculum. Separate purchase is required at etr.org. Pre-work is required for this training. This training will take place on Zoom.

This 3-day training is for anyone who works with people with I/DD and wants to lead sexuality education classes, staff training, or parent workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the training and support you need to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886798975-3346) for 17 continuing education contact hours. This training counts for 8.75 education credits towards the requirements to become an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. $1095

In this guided presentation, participants will learn about the vulnerabilities youth experience and how they connect to grooming tactics. The presenters will discuss realistic steps youth-serving professionals can take to identify and respond to suspected exploitation. In addition, there will be practical application on assisting youth to develop safety plans.

For professionals who work with people with IDD:
Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what’s okay and not okay in various settings.

This FREE 60 minute webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with . We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

Join us for a private screening of this eye opening documentary exposing the dangers of anti-abortion centers (or so-called “crisis pregnancy centers”).
Tickets are $25 and include a complimentary snack and beverage. Please consider an additional gift to support Reproductive Equity Now's efforts to guide patients towards comprehensive, medically-based reproductive care.

More than one-fourth of adults are disabled. While society perpetuates the ableist idea that disabled individuals are not sexual, this is wrong. This webinar covers intersections of disability and sexuality, including coming out to and discussing a disabled identity with partners, how to communicate about disability needs regarding sex (such as personal care assistants, sex toys, etc.), trying new experiences, using accurate terminology, negotiating sex, and more. $30

Are you looking for an effective way to raise awareness and support of the Healthy Youth Act? Do you want to let legislators know about the importance of passing the Healthy Youth Act? Do you want to use your voice to reach lawmakers in support of this critical bill?
Healthy Youth Act LTE Workshop and we'll teach you about submitting letters-to-the-editor to local publications!
Free

Parents/caregivers and teens, join us for LiFT, a powerful 6-hour workshop led by Certified Sexual Health Educators from EyesOpenIowa. Developed by Planned Parenthood, LiFT focuses on empowering teens through open conversations with trusted adults. Engage in activities, form genuine connections, and navigate tough talks about relationships and sexual health with professional guidance. Enjoy complimentary snacks, lunch, and a swag bag for each participant. Strengthen bonds, create memories, and register by Jan 13 with code FAMILY for free access (value $250/person).

Disinformation campaigns take a lot out of you — because they're designed to! Learn how to restore, replenish, and not let the bad guys win in this session hosted by EyesOpenIowa and featuring veteran communications strategist Jess Mcintosh. You'll learn tips for combatting mis- and disinformation, talking to your networks, rallying your troops and taking care of yourselves in the process. Free!

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

The rise of gangs and smaller variations of gang affiliation have contributed to the increase in juvenile delinquent behavior, such as drug dealing, interpersonal violence, teenage pregnancy, and school absenteeism in urban and rural communities nationwide. Innovative intervention programs and strategies are needed to reduce juvenile delinquent behaviors. Join us for this follow-up to the prior lecture, “Teaching Hip Hop as a Sexual Risk Reduction Tool.” $30

A conference for ALL K-12 educators and administrators ready to unlock a masculinity in their schools that is in service of the liberation of girls, Queer kids, and Kids of Color. New Paltz NY $520

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

Condoms? Check. Testing? Check. Boundaries? Check. Think your curriculum is complete? Please, think again. This training is an invitation to create sex education that centers the whole person, not just their “reproductive” parts. According to a recent Harvard study, many young people report feeling failed by sex education in understanding/navigating their emotions and relationships. It’s time to move beyond an intercourse-centered framework, into one that helps learners understand and affirm their experiences. This is intentional sex education, this is self-development.
Starting from $22.22

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

Join us for an engaging Lunch-n-Learn session led by Shawna Jesse, Health Educator at Together for Youth in Waterloo, IA. Shawna will delve into the power of Motivational Interviewing and its application in discussions with young people, particularly in the realm of sexual health education. Gain insights into effective communication strategies and learn how to empower youth through meaningful conversations. This session is a valuable opportunity for sexual health educators and youth-serving adults to enhance their skills and create positive impacts in the lives of young individuals. Don't miss out on this informative session that promises to enrich your approach to fostering open dialogues on sensitive topics. Free

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

This workshop examines the current relationship between parents and sexuality education, while suggesting actionable steps on how to create an effective (and not always pleasant) partnership with parents to provide our youth with comprehensive sexuality education that dismantles harmful systems, ideologies, and practices. $30

Join our Advocacy Day at the State House to hear from activists and legislator champions about the bills on our feminist agenda, and join a small group of activists in meeting with your State Representative and Senator. Meetings will be 15-20 minutes long, and no policy experience is necessary – just your own lived experience! Everyone will participate in small 30 minutes group training before meeting with your legislators. Advocacy packets for attendees and legislator packets will prepared for everyone.

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

This presentation will explore how zines (independently made booklets) are a delightful, effective, and remarkably accessible way to share inclusive, uncensored sex education. We will cover how to use preexisting zines as educational materials, as well as how to use the process of zine making as a powerful educational tool. $30

Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion on consent. Free!