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"The content in health education, specifically family life education, is so diverse and in many cases presents many challenges to educators. Using the services of Answer has given my staff not only the tools, but the confidence to educate our students in the most creative way when it comes to family life education."
—Health Supervisor, NJ

High School Trainings
For Professionals Working With Teens Ages 14-18

The in-service workshops listed below can be offered for professionals who work with teens ages 14-18.  Any of these workshops can be changed to meet the needs of your educators and staff.

Sexuality Education Basics:
Strategies for Teaching about Sexuality to High School Students

Healthy Relationships:
Teaching about Love, Dating and Relationships

Sexual Violence:
Teaching about Harassment, Abuse and Rape

Sexual Orientation:
Teaching about Homophobia and Sexual Orientation

Abstinence:
Teaching about Alternatives to Intercourse

Sexual Health:
Teaching about Avoiding STDs, Including HIV/AIDS

Teaching about Abortion:
Navigating Controversial Terrain With Teens

Media Literacy:
Teaching about Gender and Body Image in the Media

Birth Control Update:
New Methods, New Lessons

Emergency Contraception:
You Can't Teach What You Don't Know

Positive Encounters:
Talking with Teens One-on-One about Sex

Mission Possible:
Building Self Esteem in Adolescents

Beyond Pink and Blue:
Transgender 101

Training of Trainers:
Polishing Your Presentation Skills

Sex Education at Home:
A Workshop for Parents

What about the Boys?:
Teaching Sexuality Accurately and Effectively with Boys

Sexuality and the Internet


Participants

We require at least 12 and no more than 30 participants in order to hold a workshop. Additional trainers are required for groups larger than 30.

Fees

Our goal is to meet the needs of every group, so our fees are on a sliding scale. A half-day workshop is $1,000 and includes one trainer, workshop materials and participant packets. A full-day workshop is $1,500 and includes one trainer, workshop materials and participant packets. If you are interested in hosting a workshop and have questions about the fee schedule, please contact us.

Contact Information:

For more information or to schedule a workshop, contact

Todd Slawsky, M.Ed., Training Coordinator (for New Jersey requests)
Nora Gelperin, M.Ed., Director of Training and Education (for requests nationwide)