Local Education & Training
"Planned Parenthood will ensure that sexuality is understood as an essential lifelong aspect of being human, and that it is celebrated with respect, openness, and mutuality."
Our Philosophy
The Planned Parenthood of Alaska (PPA) Education Department provides education on a range of sexual health topics in a variety of educational and community settings. We are guided by the PPA Mission which is to "support the lifelong health of Alaskans and to help ensure that every child is a wanted child." We believe that providing accurate information about sexual development, healthy relationships, methods of birth control including abstinence, and the importance of getting good clinical care we will support Alaskans' responsible decision-making around sexuality.
Our training programs include the above but also seek to empower parents, teachers and other professionals to increase conversation about sex and sexuality with the youth they care about. Our programs include the latest pertinent statistics and employ interactive teaching strategies. PPA educators provide classes, workshops, tables of information at health fairs and special events.
Topics Covered By Our Educators
- anatomy, puberty changes, sexual development
- abstinence and the benefits of delaying onset of early sex
- pregnancy prevention including abstinence and methods of birth control
- sexually transmitted infection awareness and prevention, including HIV/ AIDS
- healthy relationships
- sexual diversity, issues, tolerance
- dating safety and recognizing warning signs of abuse
- parent/ child communication
- effective teaching strategies for addressing sexual health curricula
Types of Organizations We Work With
- middle and high schools
- college campuses - classroom, dorms, clubs, special events
- social service agency staff and clients - special needs, at-risk populations
- faith communities and cultural groups
- businesses, service industry sites
- parents, teachers, counselors, nurses and other helping professionals
Resources Available
- resource referral, phone consultations, tours, family sessions
- lending library of books, videos
- pamphlets, research assembled for school projects
- birth control teaching kits
- STI slides
- internships available, volunteers welcome
Costs and Fees
PPA's costs and fees depend on the level of intervention, quantity of materials needed and amount of time required. Some programs are funded through grants. For some sessions a $25-50 donation is requested. Education fees are usually $50-$75/hour. Training fees are usually $500-$1000/day plus travel/lodging expenses.
Click on 'Contact a Health Educator Near You' to the left in order to find an educator in your area, or call our administrative and education office in Anchorage: (907) 565-7526.
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