| Friday, November 30, 2012 |
| 10:00 am to Noon |
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| Topic Track: The Framing and Environmental Context of Sex Ed |
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| Framing the Conversation: Our Work Thrives When We Teach People to Value Sexuality Education Sexuality educators often explain or justify our work to people who have no concept of the sexuality field, or who see sexuality as a luxury unworthy of investment. Creatively communicating the value of what we do and why our work is so needed is a critical part of our work thriving. |
Amy Jo Goddard |
| How the Sexual Climate of a School Can Impact Sexual Health, Safety and Education. Two schools in the same district may operate under identical policies yet each has a completely different ‘feel’ around sexual issues. This workshop will provide concrete indictors of a healthy sexual climate and facilitated discussion around options for improving the sexual climate in a school or youth serving organization. |
Dr. Janet Rosenzweig |
| Topic Track: Addressing Shame in Sex Ed |
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| Dare to Be Shameless! Overcoming Sex-Shaming Rhetoric in Sexuality Education Rush Limbaugh was criticized for calling Sandra Fluke a slut for supporting birth control, but how shameless are sexuality educators? Are you inadvertently using sex-shaming rhetoric? Workshop participants will examine what sex-shaming rhetoric entails, reflect on how sex-shaming can impact sexuality education, and identify alternative approaches that are sex-positive. |
Kirsten M. deFur, MPH |
| The Scarlet A of Adolescence In this interactive workshop, presenters will discuss the role shame, guilt, and embarrassment play in sexuality education and identify key demographics marginalized by the current mainstream approaches. Harnessing strategies from alternative sources youth already access, the session leaders will provide inclusive tools to promote healthy sexual development. |
Megan Andelloux and Aida Manduley |
| Topic Track: Sex Ed and Online Technology |
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| Teaching Sexuality Education Online: Opportunities & Best Practices The session defines common terms associated with online learning, and an overview of the software commonly used by colleges and universities when conducting online classes. Presenters will share best practices to be used in undergraduate and graduate online sexuality education, and provide strategies for maximizing success. |
Eli R. Green, MA, MEd, Ryan W. McKee, M.S., M.Ed., and Amelia M. Hamarman, MSEd, MS |
| Developing An Online Sex Ed Scavenger Hunt. This workshop will explore how to create an effective and fun lesson using reputable websites in a health and sexuality education class. Educators can help students learn how to find answers to questions and access resources through an in-class, web-based scavenger hunt. |
Jane Detwiler |
| Topic Track: Teen Pregnancy Prevention |
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| Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention in Schools Is Possible What are the ingredients needed in order to successfully to implement evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs in schools? Participants will learn the effective strategies that were effective in one Massachusetts school district that has integrate evidence-based programs in the middle and high school health education programs. |
Consuela Greene and Stephanie Campbell |
| Using Adolescents’ Thoughts On Parenting to Impact Teen Pregnancy Prevention Teens have diverse thoughts related to the impact early childrearing might have on their lives and these perceptions often differ from adult beliefs. Results of research will explore teen perceptions and may be used to shape policies, messages, and programs directed toward promoting responsible sexual behavior and preventing teen pregnancy. |
Judith W. Herrman, PhD, RN, ANEF |
| Topic Track: Sex Ed and Spirituality |
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| Let’s Talk about Sex: Strategies for Teaching Sexual Education to Students from Conservative Religious and Cultural Backgrounds Sex education in religious schools is often limited, resulting in reduced knowledge of sexual anatomy, function and health. Teaching sex education to religious students requires consideration of religious beliefs and awareness of students’ needs and comfort levels. Sex education teaching strategies addressing these concerns in religious undergraduates will be discussed. |
Terry DiLorenzo, PhD and Robin J. Freyberg, PhD |
| Stop It! A Trauma Informed Approach for Pregnancy Prevention Adolescent sexual decision-making is not exclusively determined by sex education. Life experiences greatly influence choices about sexual health and well-being. Trauma greatly impacts decisions young people make about sexual expression. This workshop provides a research-based trauma informed approach for engaging youth in successful exploration of optimal sexual decision-making. |
Joann Schladale MS, LMFT |
| Topic Track: Starting and Sustaining LGBTQ Youth Groups |
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| Rural Rainbows: Starting An LGBTQ Youth Group in the CountryThis interactive workshop will share information about successful approaches for creating safe spaces for LGBTQ teens in rural communities. Using best practices from upstate New York, this workshop will provide tools and tips to start your own LGBTQ youth group. |
Christine McLear and Jen Mainville |
| Beyond the Basics: Sustaining Effective and Engaging LGBTQA Youth Programs This session will examine lessons learned from operating two LGBTQA youth centers in diverse communities, The Rainbow Room and SPECTRUM. Participants will learn strategies to help build and sustain longstanding LGBTQA programs and Gay Straight Alliances. |
Alison Bellavance, M.Ed. and Amber Brown, BS |
| Topic Track: Sex Ed and Disabilities |
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| Teaching Condom Safety to An Audience with Special Needs The condom’s effectiveness is largely impacted by how it is used. This session will demonstrate education strategies to teach correct condom use to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn visual and tactile education techniques to review, repeat, and reinforce essential behaviors for successful correct condom application. |
Melissa Keyes DiGioia and Lizbeth Cruz |
| Sexuality and Sex Education for Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need to learn skills intimacy with others. There are many differences in the cognitive, perceptual and communication styles of those with an ASD. For the success of relationships, prevention of abuse, and overall self-esteem, individuals need to understand these differences. This workshop will cover the basics in understanding ASD and how to teach sex education with this population. |
Stephanie Mitelman, MA, CSE and Dr. Laurie Betito |
| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
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| Danger, Disease and Don’t: Young Adults Reflect on the Impact of Messages About Sex On Their First Sexual Experiences Join the discussion of a research study of young people reflecting on first sexual experiences and messages about sexuality they received from school and home prior to first sex. Participants will learn opportunities for educational intervention before first sex happens, to help make the first experience healthier, better, and/or later. |
Eva Goldfarb, PhD and Lisa Lieberman, PhD |
| Cultural Themes about Adolescent Sexuality in the United States Vs. Holland: Key Issues for Parents According to Amy Schalet’s recent book, Not Under My Roof, U.S. parents dramatize teen sex; Dutch parents normalize it. What can Americans learn from the Dutch? Participants will explore their own attitudes about Schalet’s key conclusions and learn a strategy for addressing this subject with parents and educators. |
Joe Fay |
| Shake it Up: Rethinking Activities and Games for Sexuality Education You have the knowledge, but does it stick when you teach it? From camp activities to games you might find in your closet, this session will demonstrate activities and games that have been rethought and give you the opportunity to rethink how you can generate long-term learning in your programs. |
Jessica Marquart and Lizzy Bartelt |
| In Case You’re Curious: A Text Messaging Hotline for Teens Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains presents an informational workshop that will discuss their new and innovative method of answering teens’ anonymous questions in a way they can easily access and is comfortable and familiar to them: texting. |
Rebecca Engel and Daniela Vallez |
| Make it Happen: Teaching Sex Ed Without a Safety Net This interactive workshop will explore the logistics behind initiating in-school , inclusive, comprehensive sexuality education without the support of an organization. Dr. Podgurski began teaching in one school district in 1988; today all school districts in a conservative rural county include her programs. Participants will leave empowered to be advocates for change. |
Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski |
| Secrets of Male Pleasure Men’s Anatomy of Arousal Discover the male equipment. It’s not all about the penis, as phenomenal as it may be. The male pleasure equipment includes the foreskin, the prostate and the anus. Learn about the sliding skin system and the internal pleasure parts as well as the oft-ignored and underexplored perineum and pelvic floor muscles. |
Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT |
| Walking in Her Shoes: Educating about Abortion while Simultaneously Changing the Debate around Reproductive Health Care Many prominent reproductive rights organizations and advocates are moving away from the labels ‘pro-choice’ and ‘pro-life.’ This workshop will arm participants with tools to educate about abortion as part of the full range of reproductive health care options. |
Jennifer R Miller |
| 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm |
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| Teaching with Tumblr Tumblr is a blogging and social networking tool that has only been around since 2007, but is quickly gaining more and more popularity. The workshop will give a brief overview of what Tumblr is, as well as teach participants how to use Tumblr. Participants are encouraged to create their own Tumblr during the workshop and will learn how to teach with Tumblr. |
Holly Moyseenko |
| Challenging Casanova: Beyond the Stereotype of Promiscuous Young Male Sexuality “Real boys” are often described and depicted as only interested in sex. Research consistently demonstrates that this Casanova-like image describes a minority of boys. Most boys desire and seek relationships, have a strong preference for sexual behavior within a relational context, and have few, if any, sexual partners. Participants will learn the facts about young male sexuality. |
Andrew P. Smiler |
| EC Please! Teen In-Person Mystery Shopper Visits to Pharmacies in New York City This workshop will provide training on assessing possible barriers faced by teens when accessing emergency contraception (EC) directly from a pharmacy. This includes understanding how to adapt and pilot a tool to evaluate pharmacists’ communication and counseling practices and how to train and empower teens to assess the provision of EC. |
Faye Zemel and Sang Hee Won |
| Get Real About Answering Difficult Student Questions This workshop is designed to benefit any sexuality educator who wants to learn new skills, or hone pre-existing ones, for answering difficult student questions. This workshop will help participants to recognize, and apply, the important distinction between personal and universal values and what information is appropriate to share with participants. |
Shira Cahn-Lipman |
| Participatory Action Research, Advocacy & Youth Engagement: Impacting Change The workshop will outline the several advocacy related techniques utilizing the youth voice to engage local, state and federal stakeholders in conversations and eventually directly impact the decisions about how best to implement age appropriate evidence based scientific comprehensive sexual health education that is also supported by parents and teachers. |
Kymsha Henry and Tracie M. Gardner |
| Oversocial Youth, Sexuality and Web 3.0 This workshop explores benefits of balancing digital exposure and real-world learning in order to counteract digitally-facilitated peer pressure, harassment and poor sexual decision making. |
Judyth Brown |
| Celebrating Cycles: Creating a Shift in Menstrual Cycle Attitudes Celebrating Cycles provides educators and practitioners with the background, tools and talking points in creating a cultural shift in how our society thinks and feels about the menstrual cycle. This workshop provides historical, cultural, psychological and physiological aspects of how the menstrual cycle is viewed and understood across the lifespan. |
Dr. Keely S. Rees and Dr. Casey T. Tobin, LPC |
| Sex Ed Around the World: Planned Parenthood Global’s Innovative Strategies for Reaching Young People Where They Are Planned Parenthood Global has provided sex ed to young people around the world for more than 40 years. Join us to hear lessons learned from Latin America and Africa, and to find out about our Youth Peer Provider manual, an innovative new tool for reaching young people where they are. |
Claire Tebbets and Tania Socarrás |
