Community Resources & Webinars
Webinars
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HEALTH for K-5: Oregon Skills-Based Health Education Institute
The Skills-based Health Education Institute was made possible the OHA Health for K-5 grant. This institute was presented to Oregon educators with the focus on building capacity to lead skills-based health education instruction in grades K-5.
Recordings:
- Sessions 1-3 were recorded live as part of the Statewide Teacher Inservice, and is available here. Documents referred to in the presentation, along with presentation slides for each session are below.
- Session 4 was pre-recorded and can be accessed in the Session 4 folder below.
Handouts and Presentation Slides:
- Session 1: Foundations of Skills-Based Health Education – Part 1 - Session 1 introduces Skills-based Health Education, including essential components in health education, appropriate practices and effective practices.
- Session 2: Foundations, Part 2 - Session 2 reviews data application to unit planning, policies/laws, and more.
- Session 3: Tools for Analyzing Student Work
- Session 4: Developing Assessments in Health Education - Includes session 4 recording
- Resource Document - links shared during the training
General Resources
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Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
- ODE Physical Education - Standards & Resources
- ODE Students and Families Homepage - Resource links to some of the most common pages sought out by students and their parents.
- ODE Schools and Districts Homepage - Links that connect people to some of the more popular resources for districts and schools.
- ODE Learning Options - Information about types of learning options available.
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Familias en Accion - culturally specific health promotion for Latinos in Oregon
Familias en Acción's mission is to strengthen the holistic health and well-being of Latino families and communities in Oregon. Our newest health education program: HIV/ STIs, and sexual health, aims to decrease new cases of HIV and other STIs among the Latinx community through partnering with organizations locally and around the state to educate and connect community members to available resources. To learn more about HIV and STIs in Oregon and the Oregon Health Authorities strategy for END HIV in Oregon, visit the OHA website.
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General Health Information
- For a comprehensive list of resources, please visit 2-1-1 info
- Telling the Entire Story of Mexico's Indigenous People - A One-Stop Resource for Information on Mexico's Indigenous People
- Kids Health - Information for parents, kids, and teens on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics — from before birth through the teen years
- Multnomah County Health Department
- SUN Community Schools
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Food and Nutrition Resources
- Food Hero - Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy.
- Oregon Food Bank Finder - This food finder site is updated regularly with locations for accessing food in a safe and convenient manner
- Oregon Farmers Markets Association - Find your local farmers market
- SNAP Benefits - State allows Oregonians on food stamps to purchase groceries online
- Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon - This link includes Oregon-specific information for WIC, SNAP, Meals on Wheels and college students
- Voices for Healthy Kids - This site shares culturally-specific resources to support families, children and the organizations that work with them, as well as funding opportunities and upcoming webinars
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Housing Stability
- Impact NW - Organization focused on preventing homelessness. Services include:
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Violence Prevention and Support Resources
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Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence - Find shelters, advocacy programs, and legal assistance by County in Oregon. Also includes external links to resources in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California. https://www.ocadsv.org/find-help/by-county
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) and carry out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
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LGBTQ+
- Bridge 13
- Transactive (Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling)
- GLSEN
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Sexuality and HIV
- Sexual Health Education - Multnomah County
- Amaze.org (Videos on Sexuality, Gender, Friendships, Puberty, STDs, HIV and more. Great for educators, parents and youth)
- American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) - resources and information that is reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
- It's All One Curriculum (Background) from Population Council
- Cascade AIDS Project
- Oregon Health Authority - HIV Care and Treatment
- Meaningful Care Conference
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
- Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age - Tips and examples on how talk to kids from Pre-school to College about drugs and alcohol. (from Partnership for Drug-free Kids)
- Talk. They Hear You. - Resources to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age. (from SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- Are You an Askable Parent? - Parent / Caregiver resource on what it means to be an askable adult, and tips on how to parents / caregivers can engage in age-appropriate conversations around sexuality with children, youth and teens. (Advocates for Youth - advocatesforyouth.org)
- Being an Askable Adult, from a Behavioral Perspective - Parent newsletter from Planned Parenthood with tips on how to be an askable adult.
- Puberty, The wonder years! information and resources supporting parents with having ongoing conversations with their youth about growing up.
- Talking Sex, Puberty and Relationships - Whether in Pre-school or College, this resource provides support parents in being their young person's go-to resource for answers and advice on sexuality (bodies, identity, relationships, personal safety, and more).
- Hey, What do I Say? (English) - A Parent to Parent Guide on How to Talk to Children about Sexuality, from Planned Parenthood of New York City.
- Let's Talk - TV Parent Guide - A resource on how to use TV to talk with kids about sex, from Planned Parenthood.
- Future of Sex Education (FoSE) - Provides research and resources for parents and educators around comprehensive sexuality education.
- Talking Tips, Downloads and Links - Resources from Planned Parenthood of Michigan that includes tips for talking with teens about sex, family activities that encourage communication, and more.
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Book and Video Recommendations
- Family Equality Book Nook - Family Equality’s Book Nook is home to all things LGBTQ family and literary! If you’ve been scouring the stacks for books that represent your family, or show diverse family constellations in a loving and respectful way, you know they aren’t always easy to find. That’s why the Book Nook is here – to bring together LGBTQ family-friendly books the whole family can enjoy, from the first picture book your child opens to young adult literature your tween can read on their own. Use the links on this page to select the age range you’re looking for.
- Book and Resource List - Early Childhood Sexuality Education - List of resources curated by the Sexual Health Department at Multnomah County Health Department
- Amaze.org - AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships. Videos for Parents, Educators and Youth K-12.
- Amaze.org (Parents) - The AMAZE Parent Playlist, specifically designed to help parents engage young children (ages 4-9) in open, honest conversations about bodies and growing up in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way.
- Amaze Jr. - Little kids have big questions. amaze jr. brings parents age-appropriate sex ed resources about talking to kids ages 4-9 and fun videos to share with your children.
Curricular Resources
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National Resources: A list of organizations providing various opportunities such as professional development, capacity building, networks, grants, webinars and more
General Health and Professional Development
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American School Health Association - a multidisciplinary organization made up of administrators, counselors, dietitians, nutritionists, health educators, physical educators, psychologists, school health coordinators, school nurses, school physicians, and social workers. Collectively, ASHA is working to lead efforts to prioritize school-based approaches that promote lifelong health, build a community to support the whole child, and activate champions of school health.
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ED Leaders Network - ELN’s mission is to provide educators with the professional development and capacity building professional network needed to do what’s best for your students and learning community.
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Fuel Up to Play 60 - Their primary focus is to help schools meet their wellness goals and encourage youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. The program offers a variety of opportunities for adults, students and schools: from in-school wellness initiatives to funding opportunities.
Trauma Informed Care and Education
Sexuality Education
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ODE Guidance for Utilizing Guest Speakers for Sexuality Education
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SEICUS
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FoSE
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Advocates for Youth
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State Resources: A list of state and local organizations providing resources for Oregon teachers
Oregon Department of Education
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Mental Health and Social Support Guidance for Administrators, School Counselors, and Other Mental Health Professionals - Resources "offered in the spirit of partnering with administrators, school counselors and other mental health professionals to support students, families, staff and communities in maintaining safety, good health, care and connection for all."
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ODE Guidance for Utilizing Guest Speakers for Sexuality Education
- ODE's Health, Physical, and Sexuality Education Topic Categories and Essential Questions
The Oregon Educator Network (OregonEdNet)
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Oregon Educator Network - OregonEdNet is a vehicle for educators who want to connect with others who are working on the same content, trying to develop solutions, or who want to find and share resources.
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Sex Ed | OregonEdNet - Resources related to Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Oregon
Sexual Health and Equity for Individuals with Disabilities (SHEIDD)
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OHSU - University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Sexual Health Resources - SHEIDD hosts resources to provide holistic sexuality education to youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Learn about relationships, sexual and reproductive rights, Access guides to support the sexual health of people with I/DD, Explore sexual health teaching tools, Check out videos to start conversations about relationships and sexuality, Learn about providing sexuality education training, Learn about policies that support relationship, sexual and reproductive rights, Explore how to help youth build community, Find community resources and sexual health services
Multnomah County Sexual Health and Youth with Developmental Disabilities - Access resources and guidelines for how to provide sexual health education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Digital Resources
Digital Resources (Common Sense Media - Resource)
- Parents Explaining Sexual Reproduction
- TransYouth: Our Stories, Our Truth
- Asexuality
- Amaze.org Videos for teaching sex education
- Teaching Consent to Kids (Elementary/Middle School)
- Teaching Consent to Teens (Upper Middle/High School)
- Always #Like a Girl
- Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in Masculinity
- Jean Kilbourne: Killing Us Softly (Media Representations of Women over Time)
- The Mask You Live In / Miss Representation – Gendered Stereotypes Perpetuated in our Culture
- Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Movies recommended to inform/educate about people with disabilities and sexuality
Books
- The V-Word – book about sex and virginity
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GLSEN: LGBTQ-Inclusive Educational Resources
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LGBTQ-Inclusive Books by Grade Level: Celebrate NEA's Read Across America: Lessons for Grades K-5
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Ready, Set, Respect: Provides a wonderful opportunity to instill and/or nurture positive attitudes and respect for individual, family and cultural differences, including diversity related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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No Name-Calling Week Lessons: Elementary
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October is LGBT History Month!
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Make Your Classroom LGBT Inclusive
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Executive Summary: From Teasing to Torment - School Climate Revisited
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Transgender in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport Resources
- SHAPE America Transgender Students: Best Practices
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Data, Guidance, Misc.
- Oregon Department of Education
- Basic Rights Oregon – Assigned sex, gender identity, expression & orientation continuum; speakers
- Oregon Healthy Teens Survey
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Violence Prevention Resources
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Trauma-Informed Resources for Schools
- PPS Title IX Website - Title IX protects youth from discrimination and harassment at school. Learn more about Title IX and access resources via the PPS Title IX Website.
- A Guide to Trauma Informed Sexuality Education, by Cardea
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PPS Harvest of the Month
- The Farm to School Program introduces students to great local fruits and vegetables. Support local farmers by buying lunch on Thursdays each month.
Additional Reading
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K-12 Sexuality Education Standards Crosswalk
A crosswalk between the revised National Sexual Health Education Standards (2nd Edition) and the Oregon Health Education Standards
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Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
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Youth-Adult Connectedness and Protective Factors
- Youth Connectedness is an Important Protective Factor for Health and Wellbeing - Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the strengths and benefits of youth feeling connected to their school and important people in their lives.
- Protective Factors - Information from the CDC on ways to foster individual or environmental characteristics, conditions, or behaviors that reduce the effects of stressful life events.
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Health, Physical Education and Academic Achievement
Research Reports
- Health and Academic Achievement Report (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.)
- The Association between School-based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education and Academic Performance (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2010.)
- The Neuroscience of Joyful Education (Willis, J. Educational Leadership. Summer 2007)
- The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds. Ginsburg, K. R. (2007, January 1). Retrieved from https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/119/1/182
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Skills-based Health Education, Life Skills, and Student Success
- Skills-based health ed including life skills (World Health Organization Information Series on School Health.)
- Developing a Health Promoting School -A practical resource for developing effective partnerships in school health, based on the experience of the European Network of Health Promoting Schools. (Gray, G., Young, I., Barnewkow, V. International Planning Committee of European Network of Health Promoting Schools. 2006.)
- Reframing the Foundation for Student Success (Wilson, D.P. & Marshall, M.G. Summer 2019. National Association of Independent Schools.)
- Appropriate Practices in School-Based Health Education - Shape America developed this document to provide guidance and support with implementing best practices in school-based health education. To learn more, please visit: https://www.shapeamerica.org/uploads/pdfs/Appropriate-Practices-in-School-Based-Health-Education.pdf
- RMC Health, Skills Models - RMC Health and a team of educators have created skill models for seven key health skills aligned with the National Health Education Standards and their indicators. To learn more, please visit: https://www.rmc.org/health-education-skills-models/
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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)
- Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (ASCD.org)
- What is the WSCC Model? (CDC.gov)
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Trauma Informed Care and Practices
- The Future of Healing: Shifting from Trauma Informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement - Article in Medium Psychology, written by Shawn Ginwright, PhD.