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Note: Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI. Resources referenced here may be for educators or parents and may not be intended for use in the classroom. We recommend reviewing all educational materials for alignment with district policy and state law before using with students. Articles and other resources are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or policies of OSPI.
The OHSU University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provides teaching tools for teaching sexual health to young people.
"Sex Ed for People with Disabilities is Almost Non-existent. Here's Why That Needs to Change," USA Today, 8/16/23.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide website, National Alliance on Mental Illness.
"How to Safely Talk About Suicide," Trevor Talks video, 8/30/23.
October is Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bullying Reports in Public Schools: If bullying conduct is based on or motivated by a protected class, the LEA must assess the situation for civil rights implications. This means the civil rights coordinator must be notified so they can determine if an additional investigation and response is necessary under the LEA’s nondiscrimination policy and discrimination complaint procedure (WSSDA’s 3210 and 3210P or equivalent). For additional guidance, visit the Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment webpage (scroll to FAQ #1) or review OSPI's training handout on Responding to Discriminatory Harassment & Bias.
"Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools: A Resource for Students and Families," U.S. Dept. of Justice/U.S. Dept. of Education, June 2021.
"How to Support LGBTQ+ Young People and Prevent Bullying," Trevor Talks video, Aug. 2023.
"Social Media Safety: Resources for Students and Families" fact sheet, OSPI, Sept. 2023.
"How to Talk with Teens About Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills," free tip sheet from ETR.
"Minority Stress and Coping for LGBTQ+ Adolescent Health," Washington University Center of Excellence, 2023.
"Awareness of HPV's Link to Cancer Lags as Cases Continue to Increase," MedPage Today, 4/21/23.
Schools must report annually to OSPI what instructional materials they are using for CSHE and how they are meeting the requirements of the law. The required reporting survey for the 2022-23 school year is available and must be submitted to OSPI by each school district before Sept. 1, 2023 (Survey will remain open through Sept. 30). PDF version is available for planning purposes.
"The Cost of Reporting: Perpetrator Retaliation, Institutional Betrayal, and Student Survivor Pushout," Know Your Title IX/Advocates for Youth, 2021.
"States Can Strengthen Legal Protections for Students Against Harassment" fact sheet, National Women's Law Center, Aug. 2023.
RALIANCE grant funding available for programs working to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Applications open through Sept. 30.
Welcoming Schools Collaborative District Training for small school districts, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 (in-person) or Jan. 26 and Feb. 9 (virtual). Contact Cheryl.Greene@hrc.org for more information.Apply by Oct. 1.
Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls, U.S. DHHS, Office on Women's Health, due by Feb. 1, 2024.
WA PREP for Healthy Youth, a federally funded teen pregnancy prevention program managed by the WA Dept. of Health and Cardea Services, is providing assistance to support school districts in WA with implementation of new requirements for comprehensive sexual health education. Assistance is available for curriculum selection, working with school boards, educating parents/caregivers and community, providing curriculum walk-throughs, core skills training for teachers, and more. Contact Monica Webster for more information.
FLASH online licenses - OSPI has a limited number of first-time, one-year licenses available for middle and high school FLASH, for districts outside of King Co. For more information, contact Taylor.Allen@k12.wa.us.
OSPI provides professional development to support the provision of sexual health education that is consistent with WA State Laws (RCW 28A.300.475 and AIDS Omnibus Act). To request a training on foundational skills (non-curriculum specific), advanced teacher skills, the KNOW curriculum, the FLASH curriculum, or Welcoming Schools, please contact Laurie.Dils@k12.wa.us.
We provide information about other organizations' professional development as a resource for educators and not as a recommendation or endorsement.
For more information about OSPI's sexual health education training events, please see the training page of our website.
Note: All times listed are Pacific Time Zone and during the day, and all are virtual, if not otherwise specified.
Sept. 26, 12-1:30 - Introductory Workshop: Learn About the Elevatus Curriculum That Has Been Adapted for People with High Support Learning Needs.
Sept. 26-27, Seattle - Linking Families and Teens (LiFT) Training of Facilitators, Spark*ED.
Sept. 27, 4-5 - Combating Bias and Isolation in Adolescence: Strategies for Teachers and Families, Facing History and Ourselves/Making Caring Common.
Sept. 28, Seattle - INclued Youth Workshop Training of Facilitators, Spark*ED.
Sept. 29, Seattle - INclued Health Center Workshop Training of Facilitators, Spark*ED.
Oct. 2-4, Portland, OR - Healthy Teen Network Conference.
Oct. 2-30, Tuesdays 12-2 - Facilitating Sex Education, Spark*ED.
Oct. 11 - YTH Live Global, ETR.
Oct. 11-Nov. 1, Wednesdays 12-2 - Intro to Facilitating [Sex Education] from a Cultural Humility & Responsiveness Lens, Spark*ED.
Oct. 14-15, Tacoma - SHAPE Washington Health/Physical Education Conference.
Oct. 18-19, 2-4 - 2023 SexEdCon: Thriving Against Adversity, Amaze.org.
Oct. 20-Nov. 10, Wednesdays 12-2 - Facilitation Skills [for Sex Education], Spark*ED.
Oct. 22-24, Vancouver, WA - WA Family & Consumer Sciences conference.
Nov. 6-27, Mondays 12-2 - LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Affirming [Sex Education] Facilitation, Spark*ED.
Nov. 8-Dec. 6, Wednesdays 12-2 - Facilitating [Sex Education] from a Trauma-Informed Lens, Spark*ED.
Nov. 15 - Beyond Pink, Justice for Girls Coalition of WA State Annual Summit. Save the Date.
Dec. 5-8, Atlantic City - National Sex Ed Conference.
For a list of online professional development resources related to sexual health education, please see the training page of our website.
Effective September 1, 2023, OSPI is changing the current website address from k12.wa.us to ospi.k12.wa.us. This change is required for improved security.
Please make sure to update your bookmarks, links, and saved pages to reflect this change, as redirects will only be in place for a period of 6 months. Rest assured, all the content and functionality you've come to rely on will remain intact at the new URL.
All OSPI email addresses will remain unchanged. If you encounter any issues or have any questions about this URL change, please reach out to OSPI’s support team at webteam@k12.wa.us. We're here to assist you and ensure a seamless transition.
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