From TED Talk-style presentations to panel discussions and more, we’re grateful to have had such amazing presenters at Heathy Teen Network conferences over the years! PHOTO CREDIT: Gina Desiderio at Healthy Teen Network When facilitating your presentation: Keep it fun! Same … Read More
Classroom Management
The Power of the Anonymous Question Box
There’s a reason just about every sex ed program uses a question box. By Mackenzie Piper May 12, 2022 The first session of each new sex ed program typically looks the same—an ice breaker of some sort, creating and signing … Read More
Classroom Management
Comprehensive Means Intersectional: Moving Sex Education Forward
If youth don’t have equal access to comprehensive sex ed, then it is not intersectional. And it’s on us to change that. March 10, 2022 Intersectional sex ed is possible, but what does that mean? Sex ed should be as robust … Read More
Classroom Management
Are You Ready to Rock?
Previous Next Get the Printable Tip Sheet Get more resources through the Sex Education Collaborative and Training Hub. PHOTO CREDIT: airfocus on Unsplash The Sex Education Collaborative (SEC) envisions and works to support a world in which all young people’s right … Read More
Classroom Management
To be or not to be (on camera)? That is the question….
Quick tips to build motivation to turn the camera on. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD July 15, 2021 By far, the most common challenge we hear from facilitators working in virtual settings is that young people do not want to be … Read More
Classroom Management
On and Off the Field: How Title IX Protects the Rights of All Young People
Anyone who works in schools, or with students in other educational settings, can benefit from learning more about Title IX protections. By Mariah Cowsert June 24, 2021 When you hear “Title IX,” your mind likely goes first to sports. Indeed, … Read More
Classroom Management
Engaging Young People Virtually
Sharing what we’ve learned from our Power through Choices facilitators. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD February 16, 2021 I know. You’re tired of Zoom, young people are tired of Zoom, and I’m tired of talking about how tired we all are … Read More
Classroom Management
5 Tips for Teaching Sex Ed Remotely
Kickstart your school year with the Sex Education Collaborative’s quick tips for teaching sex ed remotely. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD September 15, 2020 To support educators navigating a new virtual learning environment this fall, the Sex Education Collaborative has released a … Read More
Classroom Management
Seven Things We’ve Learned from Leading Live Virtual Events
By Valerie Sedivy, PhD August 28, 2020 Like everyone else, we’ve been making the mad dash to convert our previously-planned live events to virtual events. We’ve run these events quite a few times since then, and along the way, we’ve … Read More