2018 and 2021 Editions

A comprehensive evidence-based sexual health and teen pregnancy prevention curriculum for grades 7-8 and out-of- school youth. Our editions are aligned with the National Health Education Standards (NHES) and the National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES) and our 2018 and 2021 California versions align with the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA).

LESSON TOPICS

• Groups Agreements and Sexual Health of Teens
• Understanding Change
• Exploring Friendships
• Bullying and Relationship Violence
• Human Trafficking
• Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies
• Teen Pregnancy Choices and Responsibilities

• Gender and Sexual Orientation
• HIV/ AIDS Epidemic
• Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Risk Recognition and Risk Reduction
• Media and Peer Pressure
• Accessing Community Services
• Goal Setting

Special Features

Teacher-Friendly Lessons with Marginal Notes

Pre-Post Tests and Daily Wrap-Up worksheets

Family Home Assignments

Masters for Student Activity Cards

Support materials with online lesson slides, printable discussion and icon cards and parent materials

Extensive Appendices

California Education Codes, Family Codes, and sample School Board Policies

Parent information including sample notification letters, discussion prompts

Guidelines for Answering Difficult Questions

Guidelines for working with LGBTQ students

Guidelines for “Green Light, Orange Light and Red Light” lesson modifications based on the curriculum’s Logic Mode

Suggested Adaptations for Transitional and Higher Risk Youth