FAQs About Our Curriculum
Who delivers the curriculum at each grade level?
- 5th grade: Puberty Health Education is delivered by 5th Grade Classroom teachers
- 6th-8th grade: Puberty and Sexual Health education is delivered by Science Teachers and Special Education Teachers
- 9th grade: Sexual Health Education is delivered by Biology teachers, English teachers and Special Education Teachers
What training do teachers receive?
All teachers who deliver the OUSD Healthy Oakland Kids & Teens Puberty and Sexual Health curricula are required to complete an intensive training with our team’s expert trainers in the content and skills necessary for delivering inclusive and medically accurate sexual health information. The training includes information for teachers on gender, sexual orientation, cultural responsiveness, recognizing and avoiding bias in sexual education, as well as skills practice in answering student questions. Teachers who deliver puberty and sexual health content are also offered ongoing coaching opportunities with the Teacher on Special Assignment for Sexual Health Education.
Can parents view the teaching materials?
Yes! If you are a parent or guardian wishing to view the curriculum in-full, please contact your child's science teacher, or contact Katie Kelly-Hankin to arrange an appointment to view the curriculum in person or via video-conference.
Is the curriculum accessible for Newcomer students and students in Special Education?
Yes! OUSD has created modified versions of the Healthy Oakland Kids & Teens Puberty and Sexual Health curricula for use with students in Special Education. Additional resources, including a Bilingual English/Spanish version of the curriculum are available to support Newcomers and ELL students.
Can schools and districts outside of OUSD utilize the Healthy Oakland Kids & Teens curriculum?
Yes! OUSD is pleased to share a general version of our curriculum, titled Healthy Kids & Teens with external public schools and districts, however each external school or district is responsible for conducting it's own thorough curriculum review and for ensuring that their instructors receive appropriate training prior to delivering the curriculum. To request use of the curriculum, please contact Katie Kelly-Hankin.