Demystifying Sex Ed: Teaching the Fundamentals and Beyond for grades 6-12

Looking to feel more confident and empowered when teaching sex ed? This engaging professional development workshop is designed specifically for educators who want to teach comprehensive sex education to middle and/or high school students with clarity, care, and confidence. Led by Dr. Sarah Simon, the session offers practical, culturally responsive tools to help you get comfortable with the material, tailor lessons to your unique group of learners, and navigate tricky or awkward questions with ease. We’ll cover best practices in sexuality education, troubleshoot real-life classroom scenarios, explore when and how to involve caregivers, develop a deeper understanding of the content and identify strategies for optimized delivery, and demystify the experience of teaching sex ed overall. Grounded in medically accurate, developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and affirming approaches, this workshop will leave you equipped, supported, and ready to lead transformative conversations in your classroom.