Event calendar
MOAPPP's Training and Education Calendar, which reflects MOAPPP's training and educational opportunities offered July through December 2010, is also available as a brochure (PDF). Detailed program information and registration materials will be available on the MOAPPP website six weeks prior to each event.
Table of Contents
- MOAPPP Sponsored Events
- Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Events
- Other Events of Interest
- MOAPPP Training Cancellation Policy
MOAPPP Sponsored Events
September 14, 2010
Minnesota Reproductive Health Update
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center
1890 Buford Ave, St Paul
This training provides the latest information in reproductive health practice, research and technology. Specialists in the field will address contraceptive technologies, updates on STI/HIV and emergency contraception, serving people on the transgender spectrum, a political update and more. This workshop is designed for nurses, clinicians, health educators, and anyone interested in current information on reproductive health issues. Nursing and CHES continuing education contact hours will be offered for this training. A pre-conference male exam training is planned for September 13. For more information, visit www.hcet.org. Registration information for both the pre-conference male exam and the Reproductive Health Update can be found here (PDF).
Sponsored by the Region V Training Project of Health Care Education & Training. Co-sponsored by the Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, MOAPPP and the Healthy Youth Development Prevention Research Center - Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Minnesota.
September 23, 2010
Teen Pregnancy Prevention 101
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Community Room at Snell Motors
1900 Madison Avenue, Mankato
This training is offered twice a year at various locations across Minnesota.
This training is intended for professionals new to the field of adolescent pregnancy prevention. Participants review the basics of adolescent pregnancy prevention including pregnancy, birth and STI statistics; trends in adolescent pregnancy and sexual behaviors; basics of adolescent growth and development; risk and protective factors associated with adolescent pregnancy; and prevention strategies that work. Each participant will leave with a basic understanding of current research and resources, what to do to promote adolescent sexual health and where to go for more information and support.
For more information and to register, see the flyer and registration form (PDF). Click here to register online. Questions? Contact Jocelyn at 651.644.1447 x 19, jocelyn@moappp.org.
September 27-28, 2010
It's That Easy! Parent Educator Training
8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Center for Families
3333 North Fourth Street, Minneapolis
If you work with parents/caregivers of children aged birth to 18, you are in a unique position to support them in their critical role as sexuality educators for their children. However, sexuality is not always easy to discuss. Come learn tools and techniques to engage parents/caregivers in developmentally appropriate approaches to raising sexually healthy children. Participants receive the It's That Easy! resource manual, a comprehensive guide designed to help you work with parents in your community. For more information and to register, see the flyer and registration form (PDF). Click here to register online. Questions? Contact Jocelyn at 651-644-1447 x 19, jocelyn@moappp.org.
This training is designed to equip professionals working directly with parents/caregiver, with information and strategies to assist parents/caregiver in raising sexually healthy children. This is not a training of trainers' event.
September 30, 2010
Access to Education for Pregnant and Parenting Teens
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MN Department of Education
1500 West Highway 36, Roseville
This forum will delve into the meaning and scope of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with respect to the prevention of discrimination against students who are pregnant and/or parenting. Forum objectives include:
- How the law protects access to education for pregnant and parenting students: Title IX is not just about sports!
- The unique needs of pregnant and parenting students.
- What do pregnant and parenting students need to stay in school, graduate and move on to post-secondary schools and/or job opportunities?
- How can districts provide programming to meet those needs and help students graduate?
There will be content for both administrators and those who work directly with students. Plenary session by Lara Kaufmann of the National Women’s Law Center.
There will be 2 tracks offered at this training: one designed for those working directly with students and one designed for those who develop and implement school policies. For more information and to register manually, see the flyer and registration form (PDF).
- Click here to register if you work directly with students and are interested in how to talk with and counsel pregnant and parenting students in ways that do not violate their Title IX rights.
- Click here to register if you are an administrator, board member or interested in the ‘policy-making’ aspects of Title IX for pregnant and parenting students.
Questions? Contact Sue at 651-644-1447 x15, sue@moappp.org.
Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Events
MOAPPP is a founding member of the Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed. The Coalition advocates for policies on sex education and access to confidential health care for minors. Here is a list of upcoming Coalition events. For additional information, visit www.coalitionforsexed.org.
No upcoming events.
Other Events of Interest
September 24, October 1, 12, 13, 14, 19, 29 & November 9, 2010
How the Economy is Changing Fathers, Families and Future Expectations
September 24-St. Paul
October 1-Redwood Falls
October 12-Fergus Falls
October 13-Minneapolis
October 14-Owatonna
October 19-Cloquet
October 29-Crookston
November 9-Brainerd
Register today for one of eight training seminars on the topic of “Navigating the New Normal: How the Economy is Changing Fathers, Families, and Future Expectations.” Sessions will address research and practice related to the ways that married, unmarried and noncustodial families can access government services, how the economy is changing family format and father involvement, and how family service/ educational professionals are impacted in our daily work.
Full details and registration are available at www.mnfathers.org. Questions? Call 651.222.7432 or email info@mnfathers.org.
iWhat? Webinar Series
Answer at Rutgers University, has announced a new training initiative that will be running from October 2010-April 2011. The iWhat? Webinar Series provides busy professionals with the most up-to-date information on youth and technology trends. The webinar will explain how technology is changing the face of adolescent sexuality, and each one hour session will cover a different topic including: social networking, internet safety, cyber-bullying and integrating technology when teaching sex ed. Click here for more information.
October 1, 9 & November 6, 2010
Mother-Daughter Retreat, Making Connections, A Day of Discovery for Mothers and Daughters
October 1-Rochester
October 9-Twin Cities
November 6-Twin Cities
Planned Parenthood offers annual one-day retreats for mothers (or grandmother, aunt, female mentor, etc.) and their 10-12 year old daughters. Each retreat day focuses on enhancing connection and communication while learning more about puberty, adolescence and emerging sexuality.
In addition, Planned Parenthood is also accepting registration for our next, Mother-Son Retreat, Building Foundations, A Day of Connection for Mothers and Sons on Saturday April 9, 2011.
For more information and to register, email education@ppmns.org or call 612.821.6198.
October 7, 2010
Advancing Our Care for the Sexual Assault Patient
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul
This one-day skills-building training will provide relevant information for medical professionals who treat sexual assault patients, whether those patients present hours, days or months post-assault. Medical professionals of all skill levels and disciplines are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, see the event flyer (PDF). To register, click here.
October 26-29, 2010
Healthy Teen Network Annual Conference
Registration is now open for Healthy Teen Network's 31st Annual National Conference! Join Healthy Teen Network and hundreds of other adolescent health professionals for A Time of Opportunity: Engaging Communities in Supporting Healthy Youth and Young Families, October 26-29 in Austin, TX.
MOAPPP Training Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: MOAPPP reserves the right to cancel any training with insufficient registration. Register early to avoid cancellation! Full refunds will be provided to registrants who provide at least one week’s notice prior to training. No refunds will be given after that time. To cancel, contact MOAPPP at 651-644-1447 x10, 1-800-657-3697, fax 651-644-1417 or email moappp@moappp.org.