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Note: Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI. Resources referenced here may be for educators or parents and may not be intended for use in the classroom. We recommend reviewing all educational materials for alignment with district policy and state law before using with students. Articles and other resources are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or policies of OSPI.
New Trafficking Prevention Curriculum - Apply to be a Pilot Site.
Stolen Youth, a Seattle-based anti-trafficking non-profit, is looking for teachers and schools who are willing to pilot a new and innovative trafficking prevention program in grades 7-12, May-June 2025. Middle schools are particularly encouraged to participate. Schools in all parts of the state are eligible to participate.
All schools must begin providing sex trafficking prevention education in the 2025-26 school year. Stolen Youth aims to create a unique program that would allow educators to choose from a diverse bank of free lessons in order to meet this mandate in a way that best aligns with the needs and capacity of themselves, their students, and their community.
Over-the-Counter Contraception Access "community chats," for young people in WA ages 18-26 with Apple Health (or Medicaid eligible), sponsored by the WA Dept. of Health. Eligible participants will receive $50. Sessions Apr. 29 & 30 for American Indian/Alaska Native participants.
For a list of online professional development resources related to sexual health education, please see the training page of our website.
Let's Talk About Sex...Education training series, 2025 theme is "Consent in Context," every second Friday of the month, Apr. 11 - Dec. 12, 11-12.
Sex Ed 101 for Educators, Healthy Teen Network, 2024. 14 self-paced modules designed to prepare educators to deliver sexual health education to students.
Sex Ed To-Go: Introduction to Effective Sex Education. Free online curriculum for educator training. Planned Parenthood.
Spark*ED self-paced courses are designed to prepare educators to deliver sexual health education to students.
Introduction to Puberty Education, 9-part blog with videos, Puberty the Wonder Years.
Human Trafficking 101 Training, self-paced training course, A21.
Self-paced FLASH Teacher Training Modules: School districts in King County, WA have free, year-round access to online, self-paced FLASH teacher training modules. Teachers in King County, WA can access the modules by contacting their school district health coordinator. Outside of King County, WA, these modules are available for 90-day purchase at https://flash.braincert.com. The online FLASH training modules are designed for teachers and others who will be facilitating FLASH lessons at any grade level. They are short, self-paced modules that cover the most common questions teachers have. The modules include videos of real teachers modeling the skills.
Welcoming Schools e-learning courses on supporting transgender and non-binary students and creating LGBTQ+ inclusive secondary schools.
Certificate Program in Sexuality Education and Disability, 12-hour virtual training during the month of May 2025, Sex Ed Lecture Series.
The Wonder Years Teacher Summit, Summer 2025. Self-paced, online training series.
Certificate Program on Social Justice and Sexuality Education, 12-hour virtual training during the month of July 2025, Sex Ed Lecture Series.
For more information about OSPI's sexual health education training events, please see the training page of our website.
We provide information about other organizations' training opportunities as a resource for educators and not as a recommendation or endorsement.
Note: All times listed are Pacific Time Zone, during the day, and virtual, if not otherwise specified.
Apr. 9, 10-11:30 - Sexual Health is Our Game! Healthy Native Youth.
Apr. 9-11 - Bridging Gaps 3-day certificate training for professionals working with people with I/DD, Elevatus.
Apr. 10, 10-11 - Preventing Sexual Assault with Sex Education, Culture Reframed.
Apr. 10, 4-5 - A Shame-Busting Conversation About Puberty, Growing into You!
Apr. 11, 11-12 - Candid Conversations: Consent in Elementary School, Cardea.
Apr. 14 & 15, 3-6 - Sex Education Best Practices, OSPI, free with clock hours.
Apr. 16-May 21, Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 - Expansive STEM Education: Gender Affirming Education in Biology, UW Bothell.
Apr. 22, 3-6 - Teaching about Relationships, OSPI, free with clock hours.
Apr. 23, 8:30-11 - Sexual Health Education Core Skills Booster Training for experienced sexuality educators, Cardea.
Apr. 23, 4-5 - How to Use Title IX as a Tool for Supporting Student-Survivors, Sex Ed Lecture Series.
Apr. 29, 3-6 - LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sexual Health Education Teaching Strategies, OSPI, free with clock hours.
May 1 & 8, 5:30-7 - How to Talk with Your Children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities About Relationship Skills and Sexual Health, for parents and family members, Elevatus/Building Bridges for Families/Cardea.
May 2, 8-3:30 - Positive Prevention PLUS, Cardea.
May 7, 4-5 - YES! Preventing Sexual Violence in Middle Schools, OSPI, free with clock hours.
May 9, 11-12 - Consent Conundrums: Substances, Sexting and STIs, Cardea.
May 22, 1-2 - The Rainbow Building Blocks: Best Practices on Inclusive Education for Non-LGBTQ+ Educators, HRC Project Thrive.
July 21-24 - Facilitating [Sex Ed] from a Trauma-Informed Lens, Spark*ED.
July 28-31 - Facilitating [Sex Ed] from a Cultural Humility & Responsive Lens, Spark*ED.
July 29-31, St. Paul - Adolescent Health Summer Institute, University of MN.
Aug. 4-7 - Facilitating [Sex Ed] from a LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Affirming Lens, Spark*ED.
Oct. 6-8, Atlanta - Healthy Teen Network Conference. Early bird registration open.
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