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Did you know that you can access our previous webinars on our website?

We understand that attending live webinars may not always be feasible,
which is why we have made our past webinars available on our website. You
can browse through our archive of webinars and watch them whenever it is
convenient for you. This is particularly helpful if you need to review a
topic or missed a previous webinar. Our new website is easy to navigate,
and you can quickly find the webinar you require under the trainings tab
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We believe that making our webinars available is an excellent way to
provide valuable information that assists schools and their communities in
selecting, adopting, and implementing high-quality, evidence-based sexual
health education.

Do you need further assistance? You can either submit a service request
form [3] or email [email protected].

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Thanks for joining the 5-session webinar series "Creating Safe Spaces:
Foundations for Teaching Sex Ed." We have three sessions left: Inclusivity,
Remaining Values Neutral, and Answering Challenging Questions. Participants
will explore the application of these concepts in real-world classroom
settings.

Click the dates below to register for the remaining sessions!

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INCLUSIVITY

- What is inclusivity, and why it matters?
- Identities and Expressions
- Sexual Orientations
- Affirming Spaces

Register here [4]

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REMAINING VALUES NEUTRAL

- Intrinsic Bias
- Personal and Universal              Values
- Value Neutrality

Register here [5]

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ANSWERING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS

- Question Types
- Learning Strategies
- Response Planning

Register here [6]

MEET THE TRAINERS!

DENISE LEWIS, CHW 

Denise Lewis, CHW is a Training Manager with Healthy Futures of Texas where
she provides training and technical assistance on sexual health education
and related topics to Health Educators, Youth Serving Adults, and
Caregivers. Denise develops standardized training for Healthy Futures of
Texas and community partners.

DARIUS BUGGS

Darius Buggs, B.S is a Training Manager with Healthy Futures of Texas.
Darius brings 20 years of experience and leadership, facilitating education
and outreach to youth, young-adults, and youth-serving professionals.

LinkedIn Live Event: “Mental Health &
Sexual Health: What’s The Connection?” 

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A report by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation in 2024 found that
individuals between the ages of 12 and 27, who are part of Gen Z, have
reported having the lowest levels of mental well-being compared to any
other generation. Additionally, recent data from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that teen birth rates in the United
States have increased for the first time in 15 years. Texas, which has seen
a decline in teen birth rates over the years, has experienced a rise in
teenage birth rates in 2022.

To better understand the reasons behind these increases and address the
problems Gen Z faces, three leading organizations in Texas are coming
together to host an open discussion on LinkedIn Live. 

 

Register [7]

"STRENGTHENING SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY: EMPOWERING SHACS TO COLLABORATE
WITH SCHOOL BOARDS"

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It’s Time Texas [9] will be hosting a virtual workshop WEDNESDAY, MARCH
20, FROM 2:00PM-3:30PM CST, focused on the vital collaboration between
School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs) and school boards regarding school
health policy.

During the workshop, representatives from the Texas Association of School
Boards (TASB) and the Brownsville ISD SHAC will highlight:

- Best practices for presenting SHAC-related issues to a local school
board. 
- Exploring responsibilities of the school board and of school
administration around school health policy. 
- Diverse perspectives on the implementation of policies and working with
the school board.

To reserve your spot for this workshop, please register here. [8]

HFTX 2024 YOUTH ADVOCACY DAY AT THE TEXAS CAPITOL

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In February, our Youth Advocates [10] attended the Healthy Futures of Texas
2024 Youth Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol. Young people from San
Antonio, Dallas, and Brownsville traveled to Austin for a full day of
legislative engagement, where they researched critical sexual health
issues, crafted issue papers, practiced advocacy message delivery, and
incorporated storytelling from their lived experience.

Congratulations to the impressive work of these young leaders!

CALLING ALL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOLS! 

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Do you know a high school student with a creative spark and a passion for
impact? Tell them about Healthy Futures of Texas’ Student Film Contest!

Cash prizes up to $1,000 will be awarded to the winning entries, and the
1st prize winner's school will receive $500, too. This year's prompt
explores the connection between mental health and sex ed. 

For details and info on how to enter, click here [11]. 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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Join us for the @HealthyFuturesTX symposium, scheduled from May 6-9,
2024, in Austin! There are ample opportunities for learning, networking,
and inspiration on the agenda. More than 250 professionals from diverse
backgrounds attend every year, bringing a wealth of knowledge and
experience. 

Continuing education in multiple disciplines will be provided, and
scholarships are available. For more information and to register for the
symposium, please visit [link removed] [13].

TEXAS IS READY 1:1 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE!

 

Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to
school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

Submit this form [3] and let us know how we can support you in implementing
high-quality sexual health education.

For questions, email [email protected]. 

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