EGUSD Curriculum Development
EGUSD CSHE Curriculum Development Plan
After the last 2+ years of reviewing available publisher-created curricula aligned to the California Healthy Youth Act, EGUSD health educators determined that there was not an existing program that aligned with the spirit and intent of CHYA or met the needs of students in Elk Grove USD. As a result, the educators recommended that we utilize the resources available to develop our own lessons.
CSHE Curriculum Development Goals:
Create a series of lessons for grades 5, 7, and high school (9) for implementation in the 2022-2023 school year
Ensure lessons are compliant with CA Education Code (see CHYA) and other state and federal requirements, age-appropriate, and inclusive.
Integrate high-quality instructional practices and teacher resources.
Provide opportunities for students, staff, families, and community members to give feedback during the curriculum development. This would include student organizations and community advisory groups.
Concurrently design effective professional development for all teachers of the courses so that they are able to confidently and comfortably provide the instruction to their students, including annual updates and refresher courses.
Allow for the accessibility of all lessons in print and digital format for teachers in a way that allows for updates to the curriculum as needed.
Learning Progression for Grade 5, Middle School, and High School
Per EC 51931, "a school district must provide comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education consisting of age-appropriate instruction earlier than grade seven using instructors trained in the appropriate courses. A school district that elects to offer comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education earlier than grade seven may provide age-appropriate and medically accurate information on any of the general topics contained in paragraphs (51934(1) to (10), inclusive, of subdivision (a)."
Comprehensive Sexual Health Learning Progression (website).pdfCurriculum for Grade 5, Middle School, and High School
Educational Partner Engagement Opportunities
Winter/Spring 2022
EGUSD Health teachers, Student Equity Councils, the EGUSD Health Steering Committee (comprised of both K-12 teachers and district office health staff), and the EGUSD Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Advisory Committee reviewed each lesson and supporting materials.
January 19, 2022, January 24, 2022, February 1, 2022, June 1, 2022, and July 7, 2022
Additionally, feedback opportunities for EGUSD staff were held via Zoom.
February 24, 2022
The learning progression and lessons were presented to the EGUSD Wellness Collaborative. Follow-up meetings with Collaborative members and colleagues allowed for an in-depth discussion of topics in the curriculum and approaches to instruction.
May 5, 2022
The EGUSD Health Steering Committee took action to recommend the high school curriculum for adoption.
May 17, 2022
The EGUSD Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Advisory Committee also voted to recommend the high school curriculum for adoption.
September 20, 2022
The EGUSD Board of Education took action to adopt the High School Comprehensive Sexual Health curriculum.
Fall 2022
The EGUSD Health Steering Committee and Student Equity Councils provided feedback on the development of 5th grade and middle school lessons.
January 9-10, 2023
The EGUSD Health Steering Committee took action to recommend the 5th grade and middle school curricula for adoption.
February 2023
The EGUSD Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Advisory Committee will review the proposed 5th grade and middle school curricula.
Public review of lessons and feedback opportunities available.
February 23, 2023, February 27, 2023, and March 8, 2023
Community Information Nights were hosted at the district office, Smedberg Middle School, and Jackman Middle School; information was shared about legal requirements and data related to comprehensive sexual health. (Note: these information nights were NOT to review curriculum but rather to inform community members of the instructional requirements)
March 21, 2023
The EGUSD Board of Education took action to adopt the 5th grade and middle school curricula.
Spring 2023
Family & Staff Wellness Education workshops hosted, including topics relevant to comprehensive sexual health.
Resources/References
Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve
Revised Draft Health Education Framework (May 2019 Revision)
California’s Health Education Initiatives FAQs
ASHWG: Resources to Support Implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act
ETR: CHYA Compliance Assessment Tool (CAT)
Review conducted by the Adolescent Sexual Health Workgroup (ASHWG)
AMAZE.org - educational resources, including short videos, to build the skills of parents and guardians to better communicate with their children about sex and sexuality
Advocates for Youth - Advocates for Youth partners with youth leaders, adult allies, and youth-serving organizations to advocate for policies and champion programs that recognize young people’s rights to honest sexual health information; accessible, confidential, and affordable sexual health services; and the resources and opportunities necessary to create sexual health equity for all youth
Gender Spectrum: Principles of Gender-Inclusive Puberty and Health Education