EGUSD Curriculum Development

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.

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.