Comprehensive Sexuality Education
In October 2018, Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) adopted the Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum to be taught to fifth grade and eighth grade students each school year.
Special Virtual Workshop for All SUSD TK-8 Parents/Guardians
Bridging the Gap:
Communicating with Your Kids about Sexuality
by Ivy Chen, MPH
Please join us on
Tuesday, February 10
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Human sexuality is a lifelong process beginning at birth and includes one's physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. Body development, relationships, and establishing boundaries are issues that affect kids of ALL ages. In this workshop, parents/guardians will learn how to guide kids of ALL ages through important sexuality topics in today's modern culture, including:
- How to start the talk and answer sexuality questions for kids of ALL ages
- Helping your kids to make smart choices regarding boundaries, puberty and relationships
- ...and more!
Ivy Chen MPH is a lecturer at San Francisco State University and media spokesperson on sexuality health education on TV, radio, and newspaper.
For more information: Workshop Flyer (English, 中文, Español)
Parent/Guardian Information
Fifth Grade
The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum is taught to fifth grade students on select dates every school year.
Fifth Grade Parent Information Letter
(English, 中文, Español)
Eighth Grade
The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 8th grade students on select dates every school year.
Eighth Grade Parent Information Letter
(English, 中文, Español)
Resources
Articles and Resources
- Free eLearning Course for Upper Elementary Students and Parents/Caregivers "The Talk": Framing Conversations About Sexual Health, Body Rights and Who We Are
- Strategies for Communicating About Sexuality with Your Kids or Teens by Ivy Chen (English) (中文)
- Talk Soon. Talk Often. Tips for Parents Talking to their Kids about Sex
(中文) (English) - What to Talk About When: Appropriate Conversations for Each Age and Stage (English) (中文)
- Are You An Askable Parent? Talking with Young People About Sexuality (English) (中文)
- Conversation Starters and Answering Difficult Questions (English) (中文)
- Families Are Talking: Communication Tips for Students and for Parents
- Building a Foundation for Sexual Health is a K-12 Endeavor
- Great Conversations: A Book Guide for Pre-Teens and Those Who Live with Them (books, blogs, online)
Prior Event Information
- Positive Prevention Plus website
- California Healthy Youth Act Overview (California Department of Education website)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How to Talk with your Kids about Puberty, Sexuality and Healthy Relationships (May 2, 2017 presentation slides)
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE): Understanding CSE Requirements in California (April 18, 2017 and November 28, 2017 pesentation slides (English) (中文)