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Resources for Educators, and Resources for Parents
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Got Questions? Get Answers! Whether you're an educator, parent, teen or someone who has a question,
turn to Planned Parenthood first for reliable and current resources.
Planned Parenthood of Connecticut is proud to be known as "The Source" for medically accurate information, education and training on sexuality and sexual health topics. PPC has a diverse and expert staff that provides culturally competent education, training and resources to audiences around the state – and country! We work to provide the supports that young people need to make well-informed, positive decisions about their sexuality and sexual health.
Contact us for more information and find out how easy it is to access our workshops, trainings and other resources.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PPC’s Education and Training Department staff are available to provide community education workshops to your parent or youth group. Our highly interactive, practical workshops are designed to maximize learning about sexuality and sexuality-related topics in a comfortable, positive environment. Our age-appropriate, medically accurate materials and resources reflect our cultural competence and commitment to meeting the needs of our audience. Workshops can range in time from an hour to multiple sessions to best meet your needs.
Community Education Programs & Services
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Education and Training Department of Planned Parenthood of CT offers a wide range of dynamic and highly interactive in-service trainings. We can provide professional development on-site to your faculty or staff. Each training is customized to meet your unique needs. We offer the most up-to-date information, proven skills, motivational activities, and reliable resources that can be used with the diverse populations with whom you work.
Whether you have seasoned staff in need of refresher or new staff wanting a solid foundation, we can meet your professional development needs in creative, thorough manner targeting adult learners. CEU’s & NASW’s are available through our trainings. Trainings can range in time from a couple of hours to multiple days to fit the needs of your audience or organization.
Training and Professional Development Programs and Services
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CONSULTATION SERVICE
The Education & Training Department staff are available to provide customized consultation services to your school, agency, or organization. With a focus on sexuality education and related topics, our expertise includes:
Health education curriculum design, development, and update
Involving parents: Parent-child communication program design, development, and implementation
Professional development/staff training needs assessment
Sexuality-related policy development and training
Surfing Safely: Using the internet to assist in teaching
Teaching tools and resources to maximize adolescent learning
Working with agencies and organizations that serve clients with developmental disabilities
Contact us and let us help you meet your goals!
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
Imagine having the perfect video to introduce the topic of puberty. Imagine having easy access to a Baby Think It Over Doll to give your students insight into the realities of parenting. Imagine having a clever, interactive lesson plan to help students really understand how quickly and unknowingly sexually transmitted disease can spread. Imagine having a list of values clarification statements that incisively get at homophobia. Imagine having an entire curriculum to address relationships. Stop imagining - you can make it happen. All of this and much more is at your fingertips once you access Planned Parenthood of CT’s resources.
Now, imagine how this will invigorate your teaching and your students’ learning — and help you keep your sanity!
Baby Think It Over: A Teaching Tool
Books
Contraceptive/Safer Sex Kit: Birth Control Samples and Detailed Information
Curricula: Over 150 Volumes Available for Loan
The Empathy Belly: A Pregnancy Simulation Device
Facts and Stats
LINDI Pelvic Model
Links for Teachers
Pamphlets
Puberty and Developmental Disabilities: Toolkit and Resource Guide for Parents and Professionals
Sexuality Education in the Schools: Issues and Answers
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Videos
Other Resources
ACTIVITY TOOLBOX
Here are a few examples of the wide array of activities Planned Parenthood uses with groups just like yours.
These activities are sure to spark lively conversations and will add both depth and fun to your lesson plans:
Art Card Game - from Body Advocacy: A Workshop on Body Image and Sexual Health
"Tic Tac Toe" Icebreaker - from Striving for Positive Outcomes in Latina/o Youth
"Is Chris a Boy or a Girl?" Activity - from Puberty Education: Focusing On What's New
"Getting to Know You" Icebreaker - from Facilitating Teen Groups: Bring Teens Together and "Make Magic"
"Stages of Love" Activity - from Teaching Teens the Truth About Love
For Persons with Developmental Disabilities - "Changes in Perspiration and Body Odor"
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Planned Parenthood of CT believes that parents should be the primary sexuality of their children. Talk to them about the facts…Talk to them about what you believe…Talk to them about why you believe it. Just talk to them…and listen!
We can provide you with the supports you need to talk comfortably and positively about sexuality with the young people in your life. Are you an “Askable Adult”? PPC can help you become one!
A Parent's Guide: Talking with Your Kids About Sexuality
Facts and Stats
Links for Parents
Puberty and Developmental Disabilities: Toolkit and Resource Guide for Parents and Professionals
Sexuality Education in the Schools: Issues and Answers
