Event calendar
Teenwise Minnesota's Training and Education Calendar, which reflects Teenwise Minnesota's training and educational opportunities offered in 2013, is also available as a brochure (PDF). Detailed program information and registration materials will be available on the Teenwise Minnesota website six weeks prior to each event.
Table of Contents
- Teenwise Minnesota Sponsored Events
- Other Events of Interest
- Teenwise Minnesota Training Cancellation Policy
Teenwise Minnesota Sponsored Events
Please mark your calendar for an evening of delicious food, sensational entertainment and inspired silent auction opportunities that celebrates and supports the accomplishments of Minnesota's young people.
For more information on entertainment, speakers, event details and the winner of the Mary Lee Dayton, Stand Up for Teenwise Award, please visit the Be Wise section on our website.
Advance registrations, tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available today!
June 27, 2013
What's New in 2013? The State of Adolescent Sexual Health in Minnesota
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
671 Vandalia Street, St. Paul
"Two-thirds of adolescents...46% of teens...one in six youth..." Understanding current adolescent sexual health data and statistics is a core part of our work as professionals. In this workshop, participants will review the most current statistics on the sexual health of Minnesota youth, including pregnancy, birth and STI statistics, trends in adolescent pregnancy and sexual behaviors, and how Minnesota measures up regionally and nationally. Each participant will gain a basic understanding of current data and statistics and how to use this information in your work to support the sexual health of Minnesota adolescents. Register here today for this FREE event or see the flyer (PDF) for more information!
Other Events of Interest
New Webinar from Answer - Boys and Sex Ed: Beyond Statistics and Stereotypes
Forty-nine percent of boys have had sexual intercourse by the time they finish high school. One in four has an STD. Yet sexuality education by and large still focuses on the needs of girls. How do we teach in ways that resonate with all students, regardless of their gender? Answer's latest online workshop can help. Understand how boys think, feel and learn about sexuality, and learn the necessary tools for teaching in ways that resonate specifically with them. Click here to register.
May 22, 2013
The Numbers Are In! Minnesota's 2012 HIV, Hepatitis and STD Epidemiology Overview
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue, Minneapolis
Each year the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) releases data about new infection rates of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections in Minnesota. The speaker, Jessica Brehmer, HIV/AIDS Epidemiologist from MDH, will be giving us the "who, what, when and where" of the spread of these infections. For people who are involved in HIV prevention and outreach, knowing the population of people becoming infected can help better target those who are at risk. For providers working with those living with HIV, this data provides insight into the common co-infections the client may experience. Cost is $10. RSVP to Bonnie Rossow at 612-373-2449 or bonnie.rossow@mnaidsproject.org.
June 6, 2013
Webinar: Working with Parents with Substance Abuse and/or Mental Illness
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT
Parents who struggle with chemical health issues and/or mental illness, like other parents, want what is best for their children. Webinar presenters will discuss strategies for having the challenging conversations to acknowledge these concerns in the context of the home visiting relationship. Get more information and register here.
June 11, 2013
Free Webinar: A Risk Made Real: An Evidence-Based Approach to Addressing Risk in Contraception
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
This webinar, presented by James Trussell, PhD, will enable participants to assess factors that influence patients' perceptions of risk; define absolute risk, attributable risk, relative risk, and odds ratio; explain the differences, advantages and disadvantages of descriptive studies, observational studies, and prospective studies and demonstrate effective risk communication strategies. Get more information and register here.
June 12-14, 2013
2013 HIV/AIDS/STDS and Human Sexuality Annual Conference
Kansas City Airport Hilton
Kansas City, Missouri
This year's conference includes workshops and speakers on a diverse range of topics, including trends in sexuality education, the National Sexuality Education Standards, sex trafficking and advocating for comprehensive sexual health education. For more information and to register, please click here.
June 13-14, 2013
MN Public Health Association Annual Meeting
Health in All Policies: Creating Health Equity
The Commons Hotel
Minneapolis, MN
This conference will feature Dr. Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH and APHA President, as well as examples of implementing health in all policies from Minnesota and other states, a reception and opportunities for networking
For more information, visit mpha.net.
June 26, 2013
Using Circle, Teaching Health and Working with LGBTQ Youth
Minneapolis Davis Center
Teaching health and working with young adults requires attention to creating a safe caring space for all students to ask questions, share concerns, make mistakes, laugh and learn. The Circle process provides safety, and the students will provide the rest. This experiential workshop is developed with health teachers, sexuality educators, student support staff and Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) advisors in mind.
Special for Health Teachers! $10 per Workshop, includes Lunch (in lieu of $65)! Register under "Scholarships." Click here to register.
July 29-31, 2013; August 1, 2013 (for graduate students only)
2013 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health
Seeking, Striving, Succeeding: Sexual Health for Emerging Adults
Amherst H. Wilder Center, St. Paul
During the 2013 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health, consider trends and influences on sexual behaviors among emerging adults. Visit settings that are successfully addressing sexual health among young adults. Talk with young adults, program leaders, health providers and educators who are committed to improving sexual health services. Learn strategies for assuring supportive environments, sustaining authentic relationships, and providing services that are responsive to the uniqueness of this life stage. Gain new skills to effectively advocate for the sexual health of emerging adults. For more information, visit www.nursing.umn.edu/CAN.
September 10, 2013
Save the Date: 2013 Reproductive and Sexual Health Update
Continuing Education Center of the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus
Mark your calendar and join us for this annual event which brings you the latest in reproductive health practice, research and technology! Two keynote speakers have been confirmed. Jan Ray, who led a workshop last year, will be the keynote providing the latest research and technology in birth control. Bradley Stoner will return to do the STI keynote. Watch for more details in the coming months by visiting www.hcet.org.
Teenwise Minnesota Training Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: Teenwise Minnesota 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 Teenwise Minnesota at 651-644-1447 x10 or email teenwisemn@teenwisemn.org.