Upcoming Professional Trainings & Adult Education
Making Proud Choices! and Be Proud! Be Responsible! Curricula Training
October 14-16, 2020 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Virtually – via Zoom
Who: Delaware middle and high school teachers and youth-serving professionals
The Delaware Division of Public Health, supported by federal funding, is providing FREE professional training in evidence-based HIV/STD/teen pregnancy prevention curricula. Participants will receive a copy of the curriculum, ideas for virtual adaptations, and substitute reimbursement. Middle / high school teachers and other community educators, who will be able to implement the curriculum by June 2021 are invited to attend.
Teaching Healthy Relationships at Home
October 29, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Virtually – via Zoom
Who: parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities
This workshop is designed to empower parents and caregivers to be sexuality educations for their children, teens & young adults with developmental disabilities. We’ll address topics in healthy relationship education and provide practical teaching resources to use at home.
Discover and Nurture Healthy Relationships – Workshop series
November 4, 11, 18 and December 12, 2020 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Virtually - via Zoom
Who: Self-advocates with developmental disabilities
Join us for this four-part series for self-advocates on how to start and maintain healthy relationships. We’ll discuss dating, where to meet people who share your interests, communication in relationships and how to have happy and healthy relationships.
Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Practices
November 12, 2020 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtually – via Zoom
Who: Delaware middle and high school teachers and youth-serving professionals
Learn how to discuss anatomy and physiology using best practices for racial and gender inclusivity. We’ll discuss up-to-date terminology, resources for inclusive videos and images, and why it’s essential to practice inclusivity when talking about sexual health.
Sexuality and Disability 101
November 16, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Virtually – via Zoom
Who: Professionals who serve people with developmental disabilities
This interactive training will cover the basic principles of sexuality and sex education to use in school and community settings when serving teens and adults with developmental disabilities. You’ll leave feeling prepared to support individuals with developmental disabilities in happy, healthy and safe relationships.
Teaching about Consent & Healthy Relationships
December 10, 2020 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtually – via Zoom
Who: Delaware middle and high school teachers and youth-serving professionals
Attend this training to hone your understanding of consent and healthy relationships and how to effectively discuss these topics with middle and high schoolers.