9-12 Positive Prevention Plus Instructional Materials
9-12 Positive Prevention Plus Instructional Materials
Positive Prevention PLUS (P3!) focuses on specific protective behaviors using a variety of peer-based and interactive strategies. Follow-up lesson activities which further extend instruction and reinforce student learning are also featured in each lesson, including a daily interview assignment with a parent or trusted adult.
In addition, the P3! Curriculum incorporates five foundational Socio-Emotional Learning practices necessary for success in school and life:
- Self Awareness, including self-confidence and self-efficacy
- Social Awareness, including empathy, appreciating diversity, and respect for others
- Responsible Decision Making, including identifying problems, solving problems, and analyzing solutions
- Self-Management, including self-discipline and goal setting
- Relationship Skills, including communication and relationship building
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Positive Prevention Plus WebsitePositive Prevention Plus Curriculum Overview Video (YouTube)Positive Prevention Plus High School Curriculum Overview PDFPositive Prevention Plus Family ResourcesChild Sexual Abuse Prevention in Positive Prevention Plus PDFComprehensive Gender Education in Positive Prevention Plus PDFSocial Emotional Learning in Positive Prevention Plus PDFPositive Prevention Plus - "Sexual Health Education for America's Youth" Parent Information PDF
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Dear Parent or Guardian,
Our District aims to create safe and culturally inclusive classrooms for all students. We know that families are the first and most important educators of their children. We want to partner with you to promote student wellness.
For teaching about healthy relationships and sexuality we use the curriculum “Positive Prevention PLUS” (adapted by Multnomah County Health Department to meet Oregon Health Education Standards). The lessons deliver factual and age-appropriate information on a range of sexual health and relationships topics. We focus on self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship skills and decision-making. By practicing these skills, students are given the tools to make responsible decisions about sex and sexuality, as well as to build healthy relationships in all parts of their lives.
Many students and families may feel nervous about this topic! We hope you talk with your student about what they are learning in class. The lessons have activities and conversation-starters for students to complete with trusted adults. Positive communication between parents and young people helps build connections and shared values. This helps young people make healthier, safer, and better-informed
decisions.If your student has had any experience that may make any of the upcoming health topics upsetting, or would benefit from specific support, please talk with the teacher, school counselor, or social worker to create a support plan.
The materials we use are available for preview - please check with your student’s teacher. If you do not wish your student to take part in some or all of this program, please fill out the form below and return it to their teacher. We use a discussion-based approach to learning. This means that even if your student doesn’t participate in a specific class, other students may bring up sexual health questions or content at
other times.By law we are required to teach human sexuality. Please review the links below as needed. Please follow the steps below if you would like your student to be excused from content for reasons of religion or disability:
- Communication with the health teacher is required prior to opting out
- Consider review all lessons/activities prior to opting out
- Select the reason for opting out: religious or disability
- Provide alternative activities/curriculum that meet the state health standard
Family Opt-Out Letter (English) PDFFamily Opt-Out Letter (Russian) PDFFamily Opt-Out Letter (Spanish) PDF