Save the Date for Teenwise Minnesota's Annual Conference, May 3-4, 2012!
Be a part of the most comprehensive training event in Minnesota that focuses on current research, science-based approaches, educational resources, policy initiatives and emerging issues related to adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention and adolescent parents.
We are thrilled to announce our 2012 keynote speakers: Loretta Ross, Heather Corinna and Elizabeth Schroeder!
Loretta Ross is a founding member and National coordinator of Sistersong. Sistersong is a network of local, regional and national grassroots agencies who work to educate women of color and policy makers on reproductive and sexual health and rights.
Heather Corinna is the Executive Director of Scarleteen, the online resource for teen and young adult sexuality education and information she founded in 1998. She is the author of S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College; a co-founder of the All Girl Army; and director of the CONNECT sexual health outreach program.
Elizabeth Schroeder became the Executive Director of Answer in 2008. An internationally recognized educator, trainer and author in the areas of sexuality education pedagogy, curriculum development and counseling, Dr. Schroeder has a strong commitment to helping health professionals understand and integrate best practices.
In addition to hearing from these amazing keynote speakers, you will have the opportunity to attend thought provoking breakout sessions, browse informational exhibits and network with other dedicated professionals. More information and online registration will be available at the beginning of March. We look forward to seeing you at Teenwise Minnesota's Annual Conference on May 3-4!
Call for Exhibitors for Teenwise Minnesota’s 2012 Conference
Exhibitor registration is now open for Teenwise Minnesota’s 2012 Conference. The Teenwise Minnesota Conference convenes approximately 350 social service and health care providers, educators, advocates program directors and youth who work to promote adolescent sexual health, prevent adolescent pregnancy, HIV and STIs, and support pregnant and parenting teens in Minnesota.
View the application (PDF) for more information and to register.
Teenwise Seeks Nominations for Our Annual Awards
Each year, Teenwise Minnesota honors individuals, agencies, policy makers and programs that make outstanding contributions toward the promotion of adolescent sexual health, the prevention of adolescent pregnancy and the support of adolescent parents in Minnesota. Awards are given in five categories: Outstanding Individual, Teen(s), Advocate, Judy Ojeda Community Partner and Collaboration or Agency of the Year. Please let us know about the people you know who deserve to be recognized by their peers.
Complete an award nomination form (PDF) and send to Teenwise by March 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact Judith Kahn, Executive Director at 651-644-1447 x11, judith@teenwisemn.org.
Information from Past Conferences
View presentations, conference brochures and other information from previous Teenwise Minnesota conferences.