Event calendar
Teenwise Minnesota's Training and Education Calendar, which reflects Teenwise Minnesota's training and educational opportunities offered January through June 2011, 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
No upcoming events
Other Events of Interest
February 21, 2012
Youth Day at the Capitol
Sponsored by Youth Policy Alliance, the 2012 Youth Day at the Capitol encourages youth and adults to gather to help change the direction on youth policy in Minnesota. To bring a group of young people to this event, check out the helpful links below:
- Complete the registration form
- Use the Youth Day at the Capitol blog to ask questions and find resources
- Set up meetings with your legislators
For more information, contact Paul Meunier, Director of Services at Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA), 763-434-4190, paul@mnyipa.org.
February 23, 2012
National Sexuality Education Standards: Charting a Course to Improve School-Based Sexual Health Education
3:00 - 4:15 p.m. CST
The quality and content of comprehensive sexuality education varies greatly depending on the state, district, school and even teacher. Four leading national health and education organizations along with Advocates for Youth, Answer and SIECUS, have released the National Sexuality Education Standards: Core Content and Skill K-12 in January 2011. This free webinar for education and health professionals, will provide the background, rationale and process by which the Standards were created and strategies for adoption and implementation for educational and health professionals working on the front lines of sexuality education nationwide. Register here or by phone at 732-445-7929.
February 23, 2012
It’s That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Edina Community Center
5701 Normandale Road, Edina
Learn how to tackle the awkward topic of sexuality in a safe and productive manner with your children. Led by Kris Shelley, Parent Educator, this workshop for parents will reveal discussion tips and tactics. For more information and to register, visit www.edina.k12.mn.us.
February 26, 2012
Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities 5th Annual Not OUR Kids! Conference
12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Avenue, Minneapolis
Sponsored by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, this conference is for anyone interested in raising healthy youth. For more information and to register, visit www.jcfcmpls.com.
March 6, 2012
Growing Up in the Digital World-Is it Time to Upgrade Your Processor?
8:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Superior College, Building W
2101 Trinity Road, Duluth
The digital world creates many challenges and opportunities for our youth. Just like technology, you’ll never be done learning new things about them. Now more than ever, you need to keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations if you plan to be an effective youth intervention specialist. By attending this conference you will develop a better understanding of how you should approach youth growing up in the digital age and how to guide them down the never explored path of exploding technological advances.
For more information and to register, visit www.mnyipa.org.
March 9, 2012
De-Escalating and Reducing Conflict When Working with Youth
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
TIES Building
1667 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul
Youth intervention work can be challenging and dealing with conflict can be frustrating. This training will explore strategies and help you build the skills you can use to cope with conflict. Learn how to view conflict as a teachable moment and move those you work for into a better place by knowing how to use conflict effectively.
For more information and to register, visit www.mnyipa.org.
March 12-15, 2012
2012 National STD Prevention Conference
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
The theme for this upcoming conference is STD Prevention Innovation: Solutions in an Era of Change. This theme was chosen to illustrate the approach to take in the future: positive, practical and predicated on a proactive approach to problem solving. The 2012 National STD Prevention Conference will provide an important opportunity to build knowledge and explore partnerships as we usher in an era of change, not only for the healthcare system broadly but also for STD prevention and control. For more information and to register, visit www.cdc.gov.
April 11, 2012
Understanding and Working with LGBT Youth
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TIES Building
1667 Snelling Avenue North, Falcon Heights
This free-flowing training is intentionally designed to engage participants in a frank discussion about LGBT bullying. Here is your opportunity to ask what you’ve always wanted to ask and learn about this delicate, yet highly important issue facing many youth. The presenters bring first hand personal knowledge to the table and are skilled at addressing this multi-faceted issue. At the end of the presentation, you will hear from LGBT youth and have the opportunity to ask them questions about their experiences.
For more information and to register, visit www.mnyipa.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, 1-800-657-3697, fax 651-644-1417 or email teenwisemn@teenwisemn.org.