Comprehensive Sexuality Education
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)
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
In October 2018, Saratoga USD adopted the Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum to be taught to 5th grade and 8th grade students each school year. To learn more about the multi-year decision-making process, please visit the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Working Group webpage.
5th Grade Parent/Guardian Information
The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 5th grade students on select dates between February 2 - March 6, 2026.
5th Grade Parent Information Letter
(English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 5th grade:
Thursday, January 29, 2026
5th Grade PPP Curriculum Review Session
Please join us on
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Click HERE to register for this session
This virtual session will provide an overview of the 5th grade PPP lessons as well as valuable tips on how to effectively support and talk with your child about these lessons/topics.
8th Grade Parent/Guardian Information
The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 8th grade students on select dates between December 1 - 19, 2025.
8th Grade Parent Information Letter
(English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 8th grade:
Friday, November 21, 2025
8th Grade PPP Curriculum Review Session
was held on via Zoom on
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
This virtual session will provide an overview of the 8th grade PPP lessons as well as valuable tips on how to effectively support and talk with your child about these lessons/topics.
CSE Articles & 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
(English) (中文)
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 & 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)