Event calendar
MOAPPP's Training and Education Calendar, which reflects MOAPPP's training and educational opportunities offered July through December 2009, is also available as a brochure (PDF). Detailed program information and registration materials will be available on the MOAPPP website six weeks prior to each event.
Table of Contents
- MOAPPP Sponsored Events
- Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Events
- Other Events of Interest
- MOAPPP Training Cancellation Policy
MOAPPP Sponsored Events
July 20–July 22, 2009
Making Proud Choices! Training of Educators
July 20–21: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
July 22 : 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville
$175 MOAPPP Member/$210 Non-member
Making Proud Choices! is an 8-module curriculum for use by school districts, faith communities and community organizations that provides adolescents with the knowledge, confidence and skills to reduce their risk of STI/HIV and pregnancy. This curriculum, designed for youth ages 11-13, emphasizes waiting to have sex or using condoms if young people choose to have sex. In addition to the 2 ½ days of highly interactive training, each participant receives a copy of the Making Proud Choices! curriculum, an activity set and video clips. For more information and to register, see the flyer and event registration form. Questions? Contact Jill Farris at 651-644-1447 x18 or jill@moappp.org.
July 27–29, 2009 (July 30 for graduate students)
2009 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health
Social and Emotional Health for All Young People: Expanding Approaches
Minnesota Department of Health, Snelling Office Park, St Paul
Cost: $250
At the 2009 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health, learn strategies for enhancing supportive environments and fostering skills for social and emotional health for all young people. Gather ideas for adding to what’s already working, whether in a community clinic or youth program, at school or after-school, within a residential center or a juvenile justice setting. Practice skills for selecting optimal approaches for reaching young people, all of whom we hope are on healthy social and emotional pathways to adulthood. For more information and to register, visit www.nursing.umn.edu.
Sponsored by the Center for Adolescent Nursing, University of MN, School of Nursing. Co-sponsored by Coordinated School Health, MN Department of Education; Healthy Youth Development-Prevention Research Center and Konopka Institute, Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of MN; Maternal and Child Health Section, MN Department of Health; and MOAPPP.
September 24, 25, 30; October 14, 22, 27, 30; & November 5, 2009
We Can Parent Together
Tools for Engaging Fathers, Mothers and Others
September 24-Fergus Falls
September 25-Bemidji
September 30-Twin Cities Metro Area
October 14-Duluth
October 22-Owatonna
October 27-Twin Cities Metro Area
October 30-Little Falls
November 5-Redwood Falls
All workshops from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
When parents are consistent and support each other in the task of parenting, children benefit. This workshop presents the basics and benefits of co-parenting, and offers strategies and best practices to utilize in supporting any family working to raise children in a healthy, safe environment. Specific focus will be given to the unique challenges of divorcing and never-married parents, adolescent parents, or those with substance-abuse / dependence-related concerns. This workshop is designed for professionals working with families.
Objectives:
- Understand the co-parenting relationship and how it differs from the couple relationship
- Learn how to implement strategies and tools to help parents improve their co-parenting relationship
- Learn how to talk about the importance of fathers and how to support mothers in engaging fathers
- Understand the special needs of teen parents
- Assist in empowering parents with prevention strategies and tools specific to substance abuse and dependence
- Understand how all the strategies presented can help prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens
- Participate in the unveiling of our new web-based co-parenting toolkit for professionals and parents.
Follow this link to register. View the event brochure.
Presented by Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting, University of Minnesota Extension and Department of Human Services Children's Trust Fund.
Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Events
MOAPPP is a founding member of the Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed. The Coalition advocates for policies on sex education and access to confidential health care for minors. Here is a list of Coalition events for 2009. For additional information, visit www.coalitionforsexed.org.
Other Events of Interest
Summer Courses offered at University of Minnesota Family Education
*CI5900-Sec 005 - Fatherhood (1 credit-online course)
Registration # 91814
Instructor: Chris Buzzetta
Saturday, July 4, 2009 to Friday, August 7, 2009
Online Chat: Thursdays 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
The course explores unique aspects of the father-child relationship and the important role fathers play in child development. Participants will explore: attachment, topics of diversity and changing perspectives on masculinity and gender roles. They will also discover ways the father-child relationship can be fostered within educational settings. This class consists of 5 weekly modules.
If you have any questions about registering for these courses, contact onestop student services at 612-624-1111. If you would like to learn more about these courses or other courses and programs offered in Family, Youth and Community, contact Heather Cline at fyc@umn.edu or 612-624-1294.
July 13, 2009
All About Minds: Infants, Parents & Service Providers; Considering Multiple Perspectives in Early Intervention
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove
Early childhood interventionists consider multiple perspectives when assessing and assisting parent-child interaction. Parents may have difficulty “seeing” the child as a developing person and may derive little pleasure from their daily activities. This workshop lays the foundation for the professional’s use of multiple perspectives in assessment and intervention and the “sharing of minds” that is essential to effective early intervention.
The morning session describes the multiple perspectives of infant, parent, and service provider and how they inform the goals and work of early intervention. The afternoon session uses case examples to examine how interventionists can use “sharing of minds” in their work. For more information and to register, visit www.macmh.org/workshops_trainings/training_services/pro_training/2009summer16.php.
July 23-24, 2009
2009 MN Viral Hepatitis Symposium: Linking Prevention, Diagnosis and Care
Park Plaza
4460 W. 78th Circle, Bloomington
This symposium will provide a forum for discussing the viral hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment needs of Minnesotans. The agenda features nationally known hepatitis experts, epidemiologists, advocates from programs that have made significant inroads in addressing hepatitis, and patients who will share their experiences. To register online, visit www.liverfoundation.org. For more information contact Cheri Booth, MPH at 651-201-4035 or cheri.booth@state.mn.us.
Summer 2009
MACMH Summer Training Series
For everyone who cares for or works with infants, children, or youth. 15 sessions are offered throughout Minnesota, many of which would be of interest to those working with adolescents and with teen parents. For more information, see the event flyer (PDF).
New Online Course
Inside the Adolescent Brain: New Perspectives for Family Planning Providers
This course, sponsored by JSI/NETCAPP, is intended for family planning clinicians, counselors and new staff, as well as school and community-based staff working with adolescents to prevent unplanned pregnancy, and STIs including HIV. For more information, visit www.netcapp.jsi.com.
August 17, October 20 & November 6, 2009
Parenting With No Workshop
August 17-Moorhead
October 20-Minneapolis
November 6-St. Cloud
Parenting with No, a new workshop from MediaWise with featured speaker Dr. David Walsh, delivers practical, hands-on training based on key messages and strategies from the bestselling book, "No, Why Kids—of All Ages—Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It" which sparked a statewide movement, Say Yes to No. The workshop is designed for parents as well as teachers, early childhood professionals, social workers, parent educators and health care providers. Optional leader’s training is included and continuing education credits will be available. For more information or to register, visit www.sayyestono.org.
October 3 & October 10, 2009
Making the Connections: A Day of Discovery for Mothers and Daughters
October 3-Rochester
October 10-Twin Cities
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Girls ages 10-12 and their mothers or female mentors are encouraged to connect and communicate. Through dialogue, activities and discussion, we bring an element of fun and lightheartedness to some important topics, including:
- Puberty
- Healthy sexuality
- Family communication and connection
For more information, visit www.plannedparenthood.org.
MOAPPP Training Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be provided for cancellations received by MOAPPP at least one week prior to the training. No refunds will be given after that time. To cancel, contact MOAPPP at 651-644-1447 x10, 1-800-657-3697, fax 651-644-1417 or email moappp@moappp.org.