The New England Sex Ed Conference, presented by Partners in Sex Ed and the Sex Ed Lecture Series, is a one-day conference for sex, health and wellness educators on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The conference provides opportunities to network with other educators, share ideas and learn best practices for teaching skills-based sexual health education.
Last May, attendees had an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers and engaging workshops that deepened their knowledge and equipped them with valuable tools to enhance their teaching and advocacy in the field.
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Massachusetts teachers are eligible for 30 PDPs for presenting at a professional conference in the field.
2026 Workshops - Many more coming soon!

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.
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the concept of menstrual equity, exploring the social, cultural, and systemic barriers that impact access to menstrual products, education, and care. Participants will gain practical strategies to support diverse menstruators, reduce stigma, and implement inclusive, trauma-informed approaches within their programs and facilities. The workshop will highlight different kinds of menstrual products, their uses, and how to teach about them.

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
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.