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

2. Welcome and introductions

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

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Comprehensive Sexual Health Instruction
California Healthy Youth Act
Education Code Sections

8. Comprehensive Sexual Health Instruction (including HIV) is mandated

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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
Penal Code
“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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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 of the Health and Safety Code and Section of the Penal Code

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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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25. Development Long history of being used in CA schools
Field tested in 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

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

30. 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

31. Lesson 2 - Exploring Friendship
Liking vs Loving
Planning an Activity

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

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

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

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

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

37. Lesson 8 – Preventing STI
STI Overview
STI Testing

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

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

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

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

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

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