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Oakland Unified School District

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 Ilsa Bertolini 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.