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Special Virtual Event for All SUSD TK-8 Parents/Guardians
Bridging the Gap:
Communicating with Your Kids about Sexuality
by Ivy Chen, MPH
was held on
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Recording is available at www.saratogausd.org/parentworkshopsHuman 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)
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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
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The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 5th grade students on select dates between
February 1 - March 3, 20235th Grade Parent Information Letter (English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 5th grade: Friday, January 27, 2023
5th Grade Parent PPP Curriculum Review Session
was held on
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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 (1:17:53)
Presentation Slides
For 5th Grade Parents: PPP Lesson Resource Document (English, 中文)
8th Grade Parent/Guardian Information
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The Positive Prevention Plus (PPP) curriculum will be taught to 8th grade students on select dates between
February 27 - April 7, 20238th Grade Parent Information Letter (English, 中文, Español)
Opt-out deadline for 8th grade: Monday, February 20, 2023
8th Grade Parent PPP Curriculum Review Session
was held on
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 (1:03:54)
Presentation Slides
For 8th Grade Parents: PPP Lesson Resource Document (English, 中文)
CSE Articles & Resources
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Strategies for Communicating About Sexuality with Your Kids or Teens by Ivy Chen (English)
Communication Tips - talking with kids about sexuality 2019 with contact.pdf 142.29 KB (Last Modified on February 22, 2019) -
Strategies for Communicating About Sexuality with Your Kids or Teens by Ivy Chen (Mandarin)
Communication Tips - Talking with Kids about Sexuality 2019_Chinese.pdf 170.18 KB (Last Modified on February 22, 2019)
Additional Resources and Links to Prior CSE Events
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Positive Prevention Plus
Positive Prevention Plus websiteCalifornia Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Overview
California Department of Education (CDE) website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)How to Talk with your Kids about Puberty, Sexuality and Healthy Relationships (presented May 2, 2017)
Presentation SlidesComprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE): Understanding CSE Requirements in California (presented April 18, 2017 & November 28, 2017)
Presentation Slides (English), Presentation Slides Mandarin)