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Youth-Centered Education
Honest Conversations.
Critical Thinking.
Real-Life Skills.
I provide youth-centered sexual health education for schools and community organizations in San Diego and beyond. I work alongside teachers, youth programs, and community groups to bring real, relevant, and age-appropriate education to young people. Below are sample topics and curriculum options. If it sounds like a fit, let's connect!
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Submit an inquiry form to learn more or schedule a workshop here.
Presentations and Curriculums
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Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Birth Control
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Healthy/Supportive Relationships
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Communication and Consent
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Gender and Sexual Orientation
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Harassment and Bullying
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Safer Sex Practices
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Porn Literacy and Media Messaging
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Human Trafficking
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Girls Groups (ages 12-18)
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Boys Groups (ages 12-18)
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LGBTQIA+ Groups (ages 12-18)
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Advocates for Youth Rights, Respect, Responsibility Curriculum* (one lesson or the entire curriculum)
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Real Talk Sexual Health Education Curriculum
*Sweetwater Union and San Diego Unified School District approved
California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA)
New California Education code requires that all public school districts in the state of California teach comprehensive sexual health education. The requirements are as follows: (our curricula meet these new requirements)
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​​Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV prevention education is required at least once in middle school and at least once in high school. Abstinence-only instruction is not permitted.
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All instruction in all grades must be age-appropriate and medically accurate and may not promote religious doctrine
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Beginning in grade 7, instruction must include information about the safety and effectiveness of all FDA-approved methods of preventing pregnancy and transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Parents must be notified that their student will receive sexual health and HIV prevention education and be allowed to view materials prior to instruction. Parents/guardians may remove their student from instruction by submitting a request in writing.
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Teachers or outside speakers must have training in and knowledge if the most recent medically accurate research on the topic.
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Instruction must be appropriate for students with disabilities, English language learners, and students of all races and ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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Testimonials
"Mrs. Jess is a dynamic speaker in the classroom that engages the students with the topics at hand. She gives excellent examples and personal stories to spark the interest of the students. She is very informative and interactive making her presentations useful for students of all ages. The students and I have enjoyed her presence at our High School."
Maritza
High School Teacher (9th - 10th grade)
"Jess has spoken to my health classes over the years numerous times and has always been professional, knowlegeable, and related to my students. She has spoken on topics such as birth control, STIs, HIV, sexual harassment, human trafficking, sexual orientation, and more. We welcome her passion and down to earth nature. As a teacher I appreciate her professionalism on subject matter that is not always easy to teach. Her passion lights up a room!"
Roufieh
High School Teacher (9th - 10th grade)
Firstly, I think the [porn literacy] presentation was very friendly for the high school audience. From what I heard from fellow club members, it felt empowering and engaging to have attended this presentation. I think the discussion topics were also very relevant and I know a lot of the club members enjoyed it. I think the way porn was addressed also retained its professionality despite being a more "sensitive" or "taboo" topic. Relating how porn affects our own perceptions of sexual relationships, gender expectations, etc. was important in learning how this media influences our perception of everyday life. Overall, it was a memorable and high-turnout presentation!
Casey
Senior High School Student