This workshop will address the swelling tide of anti LGBTQ rhetoric and will provide information needed to combat the disinformation campaigns and policies, while highlighting the importance of supporting LGBTQ youth in this heated moment in our history.

Turn on the TV and you’ll find countless references to sex/relationships. Studies show that nearly ¾ of parents and teens think that tv/movies are good entry points into conversations about sex. This session will examine how to teach media literacy to help folks sift through unhelpful tv messages.

Apple Music, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube! Music is everywhere, shaping how young people think about love, sex, and relationships. Let’s equip teens with the tools to critically analyze the messages they hear. This interactive workshop unpacks how popular songs might be reimagined to deliver key messages about healthy relationships, including honesty, equality, responsibility, and respect. Come ready to sing!

As issues connected to sexual and gender diversity become increasingly politicized, pushback and even direct attacks against schools have mushroomed. Reassuringly, how this pushback plays out within school communities is most often predictable and can be managed successfully. Participants will acquire numerous proactive and responsive strategies for protecting their programs.

Men, Consent and Patriarchy will illuminate the nature of patriarchy, the systemic and interpersonal characteristics of patriarchal oppression and how men sustain, benefit from and participate in it. The class will also discuss how consent is broached and dismissed and the way patriarchy affects interpersonal relationships.

Participants in this workshop will understand the value of engaging young people to critically examine their media diet to prevent dating violence. Through an interactive, online workshop, participants will understand the value of engaging youth as allies in the work; how to engender critical conversations around violence through media literacy; and how to implement activities to promote healthy relationships.

FGM/C impacts half a million women and girls in the U.S., yet remains absent from sex-ed curricula. This workshop equips educators with foundational knowledge and tools to address FGM/C in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed manner, using interactive discussions and case studies

Discover the diverse range of menstrual products, including those made out of bamboo fiber options, in this workshop for educators. We'll explore the efficacy, accessibility, and environmental impacts of pads, tampons, and cups. Participants will gain strategies to empower students in making informed choices about menstrual health and wellness.

Secks ed and a side of misinformation—but is it all bad? Teens are learning about sex on social media, whether we like it or not. This workshop explores the double-edged sword of digital sex ed and gives educators tools to help students tell what’s reel vs real in a scroll-first world.

Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are often excluded from sexuality education but all students are sexual beings who need information and skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality. This workshop provides tips and tools to help you feel more confident and prepared to lead sex education with youth with IDD.

In this workshop, participants will experience an interactive lesson on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) designed for middle and high school students. They will learn about how STIs are transmitted, protection methods, and the importance of regular testing and developing healthy sexual health habits.

WhatsOK, developed by Stop It Now!, fills a critical gap by providing judgment-free support for youth with concerns about sexual thoughts and behaviors. Jenny Coleman, LMHC, will discuss prevention-focused resources that help professionals guide youth in making safe choices, understanding consent, and accessing help before harm occurs.

In this workshop you will learn about Maine Family Planning’s Puberty Happens curriculum developed for grades 4-6. We will go over the background and development of the curriculum, the core components, and will showcase interactive activities that can be used in the classroom with young people.

Privacy laws for adolescents are complex. This workshop covers minors’ access to birth control, abortion, STI testing, and gender-affirming care while maintaining privacy. We’ll discuss mandatory reporting laws, teachers’ obligations, and confidentiality in sexual health services. Massachusetts-centered, participants will also learn to find state-specific information on adolescent health rights nationwide.

 This interactive workshop equips educators and youth workers with strategies to set clear, respectful boundaries when discussing sensitive topics like sex and sexuality. Learn techniques to maintain professionalism, navigate challenging questions, and foster a safe, supportive environment while respecting personal and cultural values.