Moreland Parent Information Night Jeffrey M Gould, M.Div Cardea Services

Welcome and introductions

Agenda Overview of Sex Ed California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Positive Prevention Plus Overview Q&A

Why Sex Ed is needed? Pregnancy STIs Bullying Sexual Harassment Relationships Violence Consent Sex Trafficking Safety All of the above – 19 +

What does sex education provide Avoid negative consequences Communication Delay Sex Understanding healthy and unhealthy relationships Respect and appreciation for their own bodies Respect of other peoples personal space Dignity and respect for all Academic achievement

Research shows Sex Ed Works Numerous studies of various programs show that sex ed reduces risks: Delays Initiation of sexual activity Reduces multiple sexual encounters and or partners Contraception Testing and treatment Communication with parents *Abstinence-only-until-marriage aka Sexual Risk Avoidance does not work.

Comprehensive Sexual Health Instruction California Healthy Youth Act Education Code Sections 51930-51939

Comprehensive Sexual Health Instruction (including HIV) is mandated

Purpose of this Act (1) Provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their sexual and reproductive health from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and from unintended pregnancy. (2) Provide pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to develop healthy attitudes concerning adolescent growth and development, body image, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, marriage, and family. Section 51930

Purpose of this Act (3) To promote understanding of sexuality as a normal part of human development. (4) To ensure pupils receive integrated, comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased sexual health and HIV prevention instruction and provide educators with clear tools and guidance to accomplish that end. (5) To provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to have healthy, positive, and safe relationships and behaviors. Section 51930

Terminology “Age appropriate” “Comprehensive sexual health education” “English Learner” “HIV prevention education” “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses” “Medically accurate” “School district” Section 51931

Does not apply to: (a) This chapter DOES NOT apply to illustrations of human reproductive organs found in a text book, unless it includes other elements of CSE. (b) This chapter DOES NOT apply to instruction, materials that discuss gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, relationships, or family and do not discuss human reproductive organs and their function. Section 51932

Required Education elements Age appropriate Factual info shall be medically accurate Support the purpose of this law Appropriate for; all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities and English learners Instruction/materials shall be made available for English learners Affirmatively recognize people have different orientations – include examples Teach about gender, gender expression, gender identity and harm of negative stereotypes Encourage communication with parents/guardians/trusted adults Healthy relationships Decision making, negotiation and refusal skills Shall not teach or promote religious doctrine Not reflect or promote bias (toward any category in Section 220) Section 51933

Education Code 220 Penal Code 422.55 No person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, or any actual or perceived characteristic [that is defined in] hate crimes [as defined in] Penal Code section 422.55 Penal Code 422.55 “Hate crime” means a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics of the victim: (1) Disability (2) Gender (3) Nationality (4) Race or ethnicity (5) Religion (6) Sexual orientation (7) Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

Content of instruction for All pupils at least once in 7/8 and once 9-12: (1) Information on the nature of HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and their effects on the human body. (2) Information on the manner in which HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are and are not transmitted. (3) Information that abstinence from sexual activity and injection drug use is the only certain way to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. “Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only certain way to prevent unintended pregnancy.” Section 51934 including information on the relative risk of infection due to specific behaviors, including sexual activities and injection drug use.

Content of instruction for All pupils at least once in 7/8 and once 9-12: (4) Information on the effectiveness of all FDA approved methods that prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV or other STDs (including PrEP and HPV Vaccine) (5) Effectiveness of decreasing needle use and needle sharing (6) Treatment of HIV and other STDs, including how anti-retroviral therapy can prolong life and reduce risk of transmission (7) Societal views on HIV and AIDS. Section 51934 including information on the relative risk of infection due to specific behaviors, including sexual activities and injection drug use.

Content of instruction for All pupils at least once in 7/8 and once 9-12: (8) Information about local resources, how to access local resources, and pupils’ legal rights to access local resources for: Confidential services Sexual and reproductive health Testing and medical care for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections Pregnancy prevention and care Assistance with sexual assault and intimate partner violence. (9) Information about the effectiveness and safety of all FDA- approved contraceptive methods in preventing pregnancy, including, but not limited to, emergency contraception. Section 51934

Content of instruction for All pupils at least once in 7/8 and once 9-12: Instruction on pregnancy shall include an objective discussion of all legally available pregnancy outcomes, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A)  Parenting, adoption, and abortion. (B)  Information on the law on surrendering physical custody of a minor child. (C)  The importance of prenatal care. Section 51934 72 hours of age or younger, pursuant to Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 271.5 of the Penal Code

Content of instruction for All pupils at least once in 7/8 and once 9-12: (10) Information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, adolescent relationship abuse, intimate partner violence, and sex trafficking. Section 51934

Teacher training: District shall provide HIV training for all district personnel teaching sexual health District shall cooperate and collaborate with teachers in developing the training Periodic training will be conducted on new developments in HIV. Shall be voluntary for personnel who demonstrate expertise District may expand training to cover the topic of comprehensive sexual health Section 51935

Outside Consultants: District may contract with outside consultants or guest speakers to deliver comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education or to provide training for district personnel. All outside consultants and guest speakers shall have expertise and knowledge of most recent information. Section 51936

Parent notification: Parent/guardian has the right to excuse their pupil from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education and related assessments through a passive consent (opt-out). District shall not require active consent (opt-in). At the beginning of the year, when a student enrolls after the beginning of the year districts shall notify parents about instruction planned for the coming year. Section 51938

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Development Long history of being used in CA schools Field tested in 2010-2015 federal grant round Reviewed for accuracy by Office of Adolescent Health Gay-Straight Alliance California Coalition to End Domestic Violence Reviewed for compliance California Department of Education American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of N.CA Federal Evidence Based Intervention (EBI) List 5

Outcome Objectives: To abstain from sexual contact To abstain from drug use To reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy & sexually transmitted infections To access resources and services for reproductive health Increase parent child communication 6

Biomedical information limited to essential concepts Emphasis on social and decision making skills Utilizing modelling and positive peer discussions Expressing clear values and expectations Involving parents Variety of learning styles 7

Support Materials (available online) Content 13 Sessions (including Getting Started) Appendices w/ Ed Code, Health Ed Standards, resources Support Materials (available online) Student Handouts (also in work book form) Parent Materials (English and Spanish) Lesson Slides Guidelines for working with LGBT youth Supplemental Instructional materials Safely Surrender video clips and STD photos 9

Getting Started Discussing Embarrassing Topics Group Agreements The Sexual Health of Teens

Lesson 1 - Sexual Development Typical Female and Male Development (puberty and other changes) Defining Gender Biology Role Identity Expression Defining Sexual Orientation Common Health Concerns

Lesson 2 - Exploring Friendship Liking vs Loving Planning an Activity

Lesson 3 - Bullying and Relationship Abuse Yes Means Yes Sex Trafficking Sexting Internet Safety Protecting Yourself

Lesson 4 – Preventing an Unplanned Pregnancy Family Planning Contraception and Community Health Sexual Abstinence

Lesson 5 - Teen Pregnancy: Choices and Responsibilities Teen Pregnancies Facing and Unplanned Pregnancy Decision Making Prenatal Care and Parenting Safe Surrender Law

Lesson 6 – Myths and Stereotypes about HIV infection Persons Infected with or Affected by HIV Loss Activity

Lesson 7 – HIV/AIDS Epidemic HIV/AIDS Overview Mismatch Activity

Lesson 8 – Preventing STI STI Overview STI Testing

Lesson 9 – Recognizing and Reducing Risk Red Light/Green Light Universal Precautions Latex Condom Sexual Abstinence

Lesson 10 – Media and Peer Pressure Assertiveness Skills Practice Escape Plans

Lesson 11 - HIV/STI Testing and Community Resources Virus Z HIV/STI Testing and Community Resources

Lesson 12 – Goal Setting The Path to Personal Goals Setting Goals for the Future Personal Contracts

Three Versions In Development High School Middle School Special Populations In Development Elementary School Independent Study – Online Curriculum 8

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