"Independence is more than a school, it is a community. That means, the things that happen in class should go beyond academic education and include open discussions where students should be able to express their feelings freely. Simply having an engaging discussion in class among teachers and students is the beginning of change, signaling that the school and the administration is acknowledging students’ voices." ~Katie Hion
Embedded Files
Use the resources on this page as a jumping off point to help you start talking about consent, or to add to your current curriculum. You might find a short article to use in your classroom to spark a thought-provoking debate, or a whole new project to implement.
School Related Procedures
See Something, Say Something. The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others.
This form will be submitted directly to Ms. Ruiz and Mr. Gale, our school social workers. Students can self-refer in person or online.
Peer Interaction including Social Media and Digital Citizenship
See a sample lesson, complete with student handouts:
Grade 9: Chatting and Red Flags
Just create a log in for access to complete lessons plans on the following topics: Relationships and Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News and Media Literacy, Media Balance and Well-Being, Privacy and Security, and Digital Footprint & Identity.
See a sample lesson, complete with student handouts:
Grade 8- Sexting and Relationships
From here, you will be able to see more lessons sorted by grade level (middle to high school).
Integrating expertise across technology, mindfulness, and educational instruction, this interactive toolkit helps young people navigate — and push to change — a broken social media environment. A combination of issue and action guides are available for individual work or as a full curriculum, including the brain science behind social media and reflection questions about how to change habits.
Sexual Harassment / Assault
This toolkit created by the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley provides teachers with google slide decks, videos, and student handouts around sexual assault prevention, consent, harassment vs. flirting, and supporting a survivor.
Ask. Listen. Respect. A Lesson on Consent
Ask. Listen. Respect. A Lesson on Consent
Ask. Listen. Respect
Ask. Listen. Respect
1 min video
This is a 12 page guide for facilitators that includes a lesson plan for a 60 minute discussion.
This website provides resources and tools for educators, advocates, survivors, and families.
This article shares common reactions and possible responses for young people to use to interrupt a cycle of anger.
This article is great discussion piece for older students about how early educators can start teaching the concept of consent. Did they experience lessons like the ones presented in elementary school? How would it have benefitted or not benefited them?
This article gives advice on how to promote respect, understand consent, stepping in to help others, from the perspective of a sex ed teacher.
Consent Tea
This 3 minute video explains how understanding consent is similar to offering someone a cup of tea.
Mental Health Resources for Teens
High school-age videos (5-6 minutes each) feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of teens to teach key skills while normalizing the challenges they face and sparking productive conversations.
Each video comes with Skill Sheets that summarize and reinforce key ideas.
Topics include: Understanding Feelings, Managing Intense Emotions, Relaxation Skills, Understanding Thoughts, Managing Intense Emotions, and Mindfulness.
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