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WCSD Sex-Ed:
In June 2019 the Washoe County Board of Trustees passed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
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What can you as a parent do?First of all, parents should know their rights. Parents have the right to educate their children according to their own values.
Develop a good relationship with your child’s teacher, so they’ll be receptive to hearing if you have concerns. Insist they let you know ahead of time when sensitive issues will be discussed. Be proactive in addressing healthy sexuality with your kids. Create a home atmosphere where it’s safe to ask questions. And tell your kids that you want to hear about what was said in class. This will provide an opportunity to discuss if they’ve heard something they weren’t ready for, or if the lesson seems to contradict the values you teach your child at home.* *Institute of Marriage and Family Canada | ||
Questions on the curriculum? Contact:
Rochelle Proctor
S.H.A.R.E. Committee
rproctor@washoeschools.net
Curriculum & Instruction
775-861-4476
Administrative Assistant Curriculum & Instruction
775-861-1265
Rochelle Proctor
S.H.A.R.E. Committee
rproctor@washoeschools.net
Curriculum & Instruction
775-861-4476
Administrative Assistant Curriculum & Instruction
775-861-1265
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WCSD Introduces Radical Sexual Education:
For those who’re unaware, the S.H.A.R.E. Advisory Committee (Sexuality, Health and Responsibility Education) is proposing the WCSD approve radical and inappropriate curriculum beginning in 9th grade. Scroll to read the lessons and see sample pages from their recommended resources.
The recommend curriculum includes information that essentially educates your child on how to have sexual relations they feel are appropriate including how to make dental dams from items around the home, teaches how to masturbate, gives detailed scenarios on consent, provides resources for children from Planned Parenthood including how to access birth control and abortions without parental involvement, and unfortunately so much more.
The recommend curriculum includes information that essentially educates your child on how to have sexual relations they feel are appropriate including how to make dental dams from items around the home, teaches how to masturbate, gives detailed scenarios on consent, provides resources for children from Planned Parenthood including how to access birth control and abortions without parental involvement, and unfortunately so much more.
WCSD's List of Recommended Resources for Students:
(WARNING! This is EXTREMELY graphic and explicit. We advise that you do not view this material anywhere your children might risk seeing this information.)
www.Goaskalice.com
(A website run by a university for university students being promoted to middle school and high school students. The content is not age appropriate.)
http://www.scarleteen.com/
(Was removed upon parent & community requests although many other links here are still inappropriate. Why would this ever be recommended?)
Recommended book:
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s.e.x the all-you-need-to-know sexuality guide to get you through your teens and twenties by Heather Corinna
WARNING: Do not view these images in the presence of your children!
Washoe County School District Proposed Sex Ed curriculum:
PARENTS! Download samples of the curriculum here:
List of their recommended websites:
Websites:
o CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/teens/index.htm
o Girls Health: https://www.girlshealth.gov/
o Go Ask Alice: https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/
o HHS:https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-development/healthyrelationships/dating/index.html
o I Wanna Know: http://www.iwannaknow.org/teens/relationships.html
o Nevada 211 (multi resource); https://www.nevada211.org/youth-services/
o Northern Nevada Hopes: https://www.nnhopes.org/
o Our Center: http://www.ourcenterreno.org/
o Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens
o Reno Youth Network: https://www.renoyouthnetwork.com/
o Sex,etc: https://sexetc.org/
o Stay Teen: https://stayteen.org/sex-ed
o Washoe County Health District-Teen Health Mall: https://www.washoecounty.us/health/programs-andservices/cchs/sexual_health_program/teen-health-mall.php
o CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/teens/index.htm
o Girls Health: https://www.girlshealth.gov/
o Go Ask Alice: https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/
o HHS:https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-development/healthyrelationships/dating/index.html
o I Wanna Know: http://www.iwannaknow.org/teens/relationships.html
o Nevada 211 (multi resource); https://www.nevada211.org/youth-services/
o Northern Nevada Hopes: https://www.nnhopes.org/
o Our Center: http://www.ourcenterreno.org/
o Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens
o Reno Youth Network: https://www.renoyouthnetwork.com/
o Sex,etc: https://sexetc.org/
o Stay Teen: https://stayteen.org/sex-ed
o Washoe County Health District-Teen Health Mall: https://www.washoecounty.us/health/programs-andservices/cchs/sexual_health_program/teen-health-mall.php
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There is an opportunity for you to make a healthy and informed choice that will ultimately benefit the students and families of WCSD, as well as the community as a whole. Power2Parent has identified three curricula that meet the standard of SRA (sexual risk reduction) as alternatives for the current CSE curricula. Twenty-five research studies of SRA programs show significant behavioral changes in improving teen outcomes. Many other studies demonstrate early stage positive attitudinal impacts that tend to predict decreased sexual initiation rates.
According to Ascend:
SRA education has an impressive and growing body of research pointing to its effectiveness. To date, 25 peer- reviewed studies show statistically significant evidence of positive behavioral impact for students with all levels of sexual experience. Six studies demonstrate significant delay in sexual initiation for one to two years after the program ended. Most research was obtained within the school setting. The results are remarkable and consistently reveal these noteworthy findings.
Compared to their peers, students in SRA programs are:
1. Much more likely to delay sexual initiation.
2. If sexually active, much more likely to discontinue or decrease their sexual activity.
3. No less likely to use a condom if they initiate sex.
4. More likely to excel academically
5. Less likely to engage in other risk behaviors
Source: Ascend (2016) Sexual Risk Avoidance Works: Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) Education Demonstrates Improved Outcomes for Youth. Washington , DC: Author.
Here are the links to 3 alternative Sexual Risk Avoidance Programs we would suggest instead of the proposed CSE:
SRA Curriculum 1
SRA Curriculum 2
SRA Curriculum 3