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Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Instruction
Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Instruction
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Parent Preview Curriculum Samples
Parent Preview Curriculum Samples
A comprehensive evidence-based sexual health and teen pregnancy prevention curriculum for grades 7-12 and out-of-school youth. It has been written in compliance with the updated California Education Code, including “The California Healthy Youth Act” (AB 329) and “Sexual Harassment and Violence Instruction” (SB 695) and the National Health Education Standards.
Some of the Most Important Conversations begin with a Simple Question
Some of the Most Important Conversations begin with a Simple Question
Adolescence is a time of enormous change, physically, emotionally and socially. It is a difficult time for many parents. Young people say that they WANT to talk to their parents about sexuality, especially about values and relationships. They believe their parents opinion is important and they would like to be able to go to them when they have questions. If parents show they are open and willing to talk about these topics, teens will ask.
Communication Tips for Parents
Communication Tips for Parents
Wondering how to begin the “talk”? Here is a list of 18 helpful conversation starters adopted from Changes and Choices: Your Children and Sex produced by the Emory Grady Teen Services Program
Guidelines for Parents For Talking with Children or Teens about Sexuality
Guidelines for Parents For Talking with Children or Teens about Sexuality
BE HONEST. When talking about sexuality, it is best to be honest – not just about the facts of life but about our feelings, attitudes, ignorance, and ambivalence. Children and teens can learn from this that learning about sexuality is a lifelong process. Adults are still learning too.
Parent Guide to Teachable Moments
Parent Guide to Teachable Moments
Parents and teenagers often find it difficult to communicate and discuss topics such as sex and drugs because it makes them uncomfortable. It is important to bridge this communication gap however, and discuss this very important topic. It is a matter of life and death for your teenager! Parents want to protect there children but don’t always know how to go about opening the lines of communication for varying reasons.
OPT OUT OF INSTRUCTION
OPT OUT OF INSTRUCTION
Parents or guardians may excuse their child from the sexual health instruction for this school year by providing a written note in their preferred language to their child's teacher. The note should simply state that they are excusing their child from the instruction, include their child's name, and be signed by the parent or guardian. There is no need for any explanation or reason to be stated in this note.
Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding Sexual Health Instruction and Curriculum Review (English | Spanish): School sites will send a letter to parents/guardians that explains their right to review the curriculum prior to instruction and their right to excuse their child from the instruction. The letter includes the following information:
Comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention instruction is provided by trained classroom teachers or community-based health educators.
All content complies with California Healthy Youth Act and CA Education Code requirements.
When the instruction will be implemented at their child's school.
When parents/guardians can review instructional materials at their child's school.
That parents/guardians may notify the school in writing if they wish to excuse their child from the instruction.
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