When Is the Right Time to Engage in Sexual Activity? U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 In the classroom, students may ask questions like, “How do I know when it is the right time to have sex?” or “How do … Read More
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What’s Law Got to Do with It?
What’s Law Got to Do with It? U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 Although you don’t need to be a legal expert to teach sex education, it helps to be up to date on federal and state laws that relate … Read More
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What Is Dual Protection & Why Is It Important?
What Is Dual Protection & Why Is It Important? U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 Although birth rates among young people have declined over the years, STI rates are soaring. According to the CDC, adolescents ages 15-24 account for nearly … Read More
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Talking to Partners about STI Status: Building Skills & Confidence in Youth
Talking to Partners about STI Status: Building Skills & Confidence in Youth U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 Having conversations about sex with a partner can be difficult, but talking to partners about STI status can feel particularly tricky, especially … Read More
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Talking about Values in Sexuality Education
Talking about Values in Sexuality Education U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 A lot of us have been told that we should stay away from any discussions about values during sex education. But the truth is that high-quality sex education … Read More
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Spotting Sex Trafficking
Spotting Sex Trafficking U Choose to Know Digest, 2019 Sex trafficking is using force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone for a commercial sex act. Any minor involved in commercial sex is automatically a victim of sex trafficking whether or … Read More
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Is Your Knowledge Up to Date?
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Is Your Knowledge Up to Date? U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 When you teach about STIs, your students will usually have lots of questions, and it can be hard to keep up with evolving knowledge … Read More
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Sex Education and Abusive Relationships: What You Need to Know
Sex Education and Abusive Relationships: What You Need to Know U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 When you teach sex education (and maybe even when you teach other topics), the subject of abuse within relationships is likely to come up. … Read More
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Regrouping, Refocusing, and Reengaging Your Students
Regrouping, Refocusing, and Reengaging Your Students U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 We get it! Managing a classroom of middle and high school students can present its challenges, especially when the topic is sex education. Students are bound to have … Read More
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Positively Rock Answering Questions!
Positively Rock Answering Questions! U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 This U Choose to Know resource gives you tips on how to positively answer questions that students might have and gives some practice questions to review. Get It Now Contributing … Read More
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Making Role-Plays Work for You and Your Students
Making Role-Plays Work for You and Your Students U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 Some teachers say that role-plays are one of the hardest activities to manage during sex education. Students can feel awkward or get out of hand, and … Read More
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Eliminating Stigma from STIs and Testing
Eliminating Stigma from STIs and Testing U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 You probably already know how important it is to talk to your students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and ways to prevent them, and the data helps make … Read More
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Does Humor Belong in Sex Education?
Does Humor Belong in Sex Education? U Choose to Know Digest, 2019 Humor and laughter are probably going to happen in your classroom during sex education whether you plan for it or not. While teaching about sexuality is serious business, … Read More
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Connecting With Youth Who Are LGBTQ+
Connecting with Youth Who Are LGBTQ+ U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 Gender and Sexuality Alliances or Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) have been around since the 1980s providing youth who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies a safe space to support … Read More
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Are You a Trauma-Informed Sex Educator?
Are You a Trauma-Informed Sex Educator? U Choose to Know Digest, 2020 As a teacher, you undoubtedly strive to be inclusive of all your students, including those who have experienced trauma. You are also probably aware that sex education requires … Read More
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How to Talk About Dual Protection
How to Talk about Dual Protection 2020 Designed for educators and clinicians, this elearning gives you the information and skills you need to address the increasing rates of STIs, whether you’re working in the classroom or clinic. Practice communicating with … Read More
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Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education
Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education May 2022 Have you ever wondered why we have student standards for sex education in schools, guidance for pre-service teachers, but no standards to help existing sex education teachers become more effective? We wondered … Read More
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Best Practices in Sexuality Education
Best Practices in Sexuality Education U Choose to Know Digest, 2018 Check out this U Choose to Know tip sheet for some best practices for teaching sex education and some resources that may help you if you get stuck on … Read More
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Fidelity is a Delicious Pie
Fidelity is a Delicious Pie U Choose to Know Digest, 2018 Consider this: fidelity is like a delicious pie. Say your favorite pie is your grandmother’s special apple pie. Her recipe uses frozen pie crust, Gala apples, and brown sugar. … Read More
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Working with Youth Who Are Transgender and/or Gender Nonconforming
Working with Youth Who Are Transgender and/or Gender Nonconforming U Choose to Know Digest, 2018 Transgender youth don’t feel safe at school. They experience bullying based on their gender often and report that school personnel rarely intervene. Almost all transgender … Read More
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Send Shame Walking! Applying a Sex Positive Lens to Health Class Facilitation
Send Shame Walking! Applying a Sex Positive Lens to Health Class Facilitation U Choose to Know Digest, 2018 Sex positivity is the idea that all sex (as long as it’s healthy and consensual) is a good and normal thing. Sex … Read More
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Being an Ally to Youth Who Identify as LGBTQ+
Being an Ally to Youth Who Identify as LGBTQ+ U Choose to Know Digest, 2018 Young people consume more media than ever before. The images they see and messages they receive impact not just how they view the world, but … Read More
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Unlocking the Secrets of Classroom Management
Unlocking the Secrets of Classroom Management 2018 What student behaviors do you find most challenging? What techniques can you use to respond to these behaviors? Explore essential classroom management techniques for the sex education classroom. Take a peek at a … Read More
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Building Support for Sex Ed in Schools
Building Support for Sex Ed in Schools: Communications & Messaging Strategies 2018 What does (and doesn’t) motivate people to listen to your messages about the value of sex education? In this mini-course, practice building effective messages by working through real-world … Read More
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Answering Sensitive Questions Participant Worksheet
Answering Sensitive Questions Worksheet 2016 Use this worksheet to take notes while you participate in the Responding with Confidence online module, in The Teacher’s Guide to Sex Ed. Get It Now Contributing Staff Deborah Chilcoat, MEd Related Words Matter: A Guide … Read More
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The Art of Verbal Storytelling
The Art of Verbal Storytelling 2015 This tip sheet illustrates how a good story flows naturally with a well-developed plot that takes the listener through an image-filled journey that leaves the listener with something to think about or remember; a … Read More
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Knowing the Law Participant Worksheet
Knowing the Law Participant Worksheet 2015 Use this worksheet to take notes while you participate in the Knowing the Law: Laws and Policies Related to Sex Ed online module, in The Teacher’s Guide to Sex Ed. Get It Now Contributing … Read More
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Keep It Simple
Keep It Simple & No Te Compliques 2014 Growing up isn’t easy. Navigating your sexual health isn’t easy either. But there are some things we can make simpler, like making sure you know that you have the right to high-quality … Read More