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
was held on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Link to Recording
Workshop Flyer
Human Sexuality is a lifelong process beginning at birth and includes one's physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. Body development, relationships, 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 relationship
- ...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.
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 5 - March 8, 2024.
5th Grade Parent Information Letter (English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 5th grade: Monday, January 29, 2024
5th Grade Parent PPP Curriculum Review Session
was held on
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
via Zoom
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.
Recording (1:09:59 min)
Presentation Slides
For 5th Grade Parents: PPP Lesson Resource Document (English, 中文)
8th Grade Parent/Guardian Information
The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 8th grade students on select dates between February 26 - April 5, 2024.
8th Grade Parent Information Letter (English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 8th grade: Monday, February 12, 2024
8th Grade Parent PPP Curriculum Review Session
was held on
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
via Zoom
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.
Recording (1:17:20)
Presentation Slides
For 8th Grade Parents: PPP Lesson Resource Document (English, 中文)
CSE Articles & Resources
Strategies for Communicating About Sexuality with Your Kids or Teens by Ivy Chen (English)
Strategies for Communicating About Sexuality with Your Kids or Teens by Ivy Chen (中文)
Talk Soon. Talk Often. Tips for Parents Talking to their Kids about Sex (English)
Talk Soon. Talk Often. Tips for Parents Talking to their Kids about Sex (中文)
What to Talk About When: Appropriate Conversations for Each Age and Stage (English)
What to Talk About When: Appropriate Conversations for Each Age and Stage (中文)
Are You An Askable Parent? Talking with Young People About Sexuality (English)
Are You an Askable Parent? Talking with Young People About Sexuality (中文)
Conversation Starters & Answering Difficult Questions (English)
Conversation Starters & Answering Difficult Questions (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)