HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
| This site contains HIV prevention messages and may not be appropriate for all audiences. HIV prevention materials funded by CDC must be approved by local program review panels. |
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| Sue Henry 317-232-9133 |
| Linda Rusthoven Administrative Assistant 317-233-3047 |
HIV/STD & Pregnancy Prevention Education Program Overview
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), HIV/STD Prevention Program receives funds through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Division of Adolescent and School Health (CDC/DASH) to provide educational resources, staff development opportunities, and technical assistance to assist in the development of youth (PreK-12) prevention education programs, with an emphasis on preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The focus of the program lies in providing:
- Training and professional development opportunities to increase the knowledge and skills of school staff and other community partners that serve school age youth, in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student assessment in the areas of HIV/STI/pregnancy prevention and human growth and development education
- Technical assistance to school corporations regarding the creation and updating of their human growth and development, sexuality education, HIV/STD and pregnancy prevention policies and guidelines; and assisting in the development and sustainability of the corporation wellness advisory council(s) (AIDS Advisory Council and/or Coordinated School Health Advisory Council)
Educational Resources
- Indiana Academic Standards for Health & Wellness
The Indiana Academic Standards for Health & Wellness (IHES) were developed to support the learning of appropriate skills for health promotion and disease prevention to enhance the health and wellness of Indiana school age children and youth. The standards are applicable to multiple health-related issues and cultures and will help students develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors.
- National Health Education Standards
The National Health Education Standards (NHES) were developed to establish, promote, and support health-enhancing behaviors for students in all grade levels-from pre-K through Grade 12. The NHES provide a framework for teachers, administrators, and policy makers in designing or selecting curricula, allocating instructional resources, and assessing student achievement and progress.
- "Mr. Teech Learns a Lesson: A Guide for Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen Training"
This is a free training tool, created by the IDOE HIV/STD Prevention Program, and is available in both online and DVD format, for school staff, students, and anyone responsible for receiving Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen education. This instructional video tool, used in conjunction with the supplemental written materials, was designed to satisfy each of the Indiana and federally required training elements, all incorporated in an informative, but fun format!
Professional Development Opportunities
- Connecting Learning and Health: Classroom Strategies for Sexuality Education
The "Connecting Learning and Health" workshop will; explore the importance of shifting the emphasis in the classroom from knowing health facts to building health skills; involve participants in the design of classroom tools; be fast paced & interactive; supply participants with information, resources, and strategies for their classrooms; explore health education standards skills-based instruction; provide an overview of STDs and HIV in Indiana; and offer information on current Indiana laws concerning HIV Disease and sexuality education.
Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm (local times)
Dates and Location: Fall 2010 – Specific dates and locations TBD – Watch this site for more information
Technical Assistance Resources
- Laws, Policy and Guidelines Development:
Contains Indiana and federal laws and rules related to AIDS, human sexuality, and STD education, AIDS and Coordinated School Health Advisory Councils, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen training, and student confidentiality
IC 20-30-5-12 AIDS instruction IC 20-30-5-13 Instruction on human sexuality or STDs IC 20-34-3-17 AIDS Information; contents; consent to distribute IC 20-34 AIDS Advisory Council IC 20-26-9-18 Coordinated School Health Council IC 16-41-8-1 Potentially Disease Transmitting Offense (confidentiality) IC 16-41-9-3 Infected students; exclusion from school IC 16-41-11 Communicable Disease: Training in Health Precautions for Communicable Diseases 29 CFR 1910 Federal requirements for universal precautions and bloodborne pathogen training 410 IAC 1-3 and 1-4 Indiana Infectious waste and universal precautions rules
- Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) can help school corporations, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and CDC’s Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula. The HECAT results can help schools select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education. The HECAT can be customized to meet local community needs and conform to the curriculum requirements of the state or school district.
- School Health Index (SHI)
The SHI is a self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential.
- CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER)
Provides user-friendly access to the myriad school health education offerings available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Included with the SHER materials are the related National Health Education Standards and CDC's Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula.
Indiana Resources
- Indiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is a national survey effort led by the CDC to monitor students' health risks and behaviors. The YRBS monitors health risks and behaviors among Indiana youth in grades 9 through 12 in six categories: nutrition and weight, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, violence and injuries, and sexual behavior. - Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) HIV/STD Division
The Division of HIV/STD works to promote public health and enhance the quality of life for Indiana residents by the prevention, intervention, and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. This mission will be accomplished through policy and resource development, clinical data collection and analysis, research, education, prevention programs, disease detection, and the provision of treatment services. This site, and links to other sites, contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. - Indiana R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Indiana RESPECT (Reduces Early Sex and Pregnancy by Educating Children and Teens) works to reduce Indiana's teen pregnancy and birth rates and the spread of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and teens. - ISDH Birth Reports
Contains Indiana birth and pregnancy rates, broken down by county, age, race, marital status, etc - Indiana Coalition to Improve Adolescent Health
The Indiana Coalition to Improve Adolescent Health (ICIAH) is composed of individuals and representatives from youth-serving agencies and organizations who share the common goal of improving the health of adolescents and emerging adults. The ICIAH mission is to promote optimal health and well-being for all Hoosier adolescents (ages 10–24), with an emphasis on prevention and access to quality, comprehensive health care. - Picturing a Healthier Future: A State Strategic Plan for Indiana's Adolescents
This plan, created by The Indiana Coalition to Improve Adolescent Health, identifies ten priority issues affecting the health and well-being of Hoosier adolescents. For each priority, this plan presents an overview of the issue, providing a snapshot of how it is currently affecting the health of Hoosier adolescents and communities. Following each overview are recommendations of ways to bring about change in that area.
Other Resources
- IDOE – Health Services webpage
- IDOE – Coordinated School Health webpage
- IDOE – Health and Wellness & Physical Education webpage
- Indiana Education Service Centers
- CDC's Healthy Schools – Healthy Youth!
The CDC has compiled information, data and statistics and multiple resources and tools related to a variety of school health topics. - School Health Profiles
The School Health Profiles Survey (Profiles) is a system of surveys assessing school health policies and programs in states and large urban school districts. Profiles surveys are conducted biennially by state and local education and health agencies among middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers. - SHPPS: School Health Policies and Programs Study
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is a national survey periodically conducted to assess school health policies and practices at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. SHPPS was most recently conducted in 2006. SHPPS also was conducted in 2000 and 1994; the next SHPPS is planned for 2012. - Interactive Global HIV/AIDS Timeline
The Global HIV/AIDS Timeline is and interactive tool that is designed to serve as an ongoing reference tool for the many political, scientific, cultural, and community developments that have occurred over the history of the epidemic.
