[CSPS] OWL Sexuality Education Classes for Teens offered

[Susan Scott]

Lucy,
My son is currently in Debe Shafer's health class at Consol - a very non-judgemental, positive environment with good information and open, accepting discussions.  I am confident that Debe and at least one other health teacher at Consol are providing excellent learning experiences for our kids.  They are highly commited to helping all of their students understand health issues thoroughly, and live healthy lives.

I'm sure the OWL curriculum is great, but please be careful of slamming outstanding public school teachers who are giving their all for our kids.
Susan


Susan G. Scott
Instructor and Internship Coordinator
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University 
College Station, TX  77843-2261
Phone:  (979) 845-5350
FAX:  (979) 845-0446
susan-g-scott at tamu.edu
www.rpts.tamu.edu
>>> "Lucy Deckard" <l-deckard at tamu.edu> 01/19/06 10:58 AM >>>
Hello all,

I thought those of you with teens or who have friends with teens might be interested in these classes. OWL is a great opportunity for your kids to learn about and discuss sexuality in a healthy, non-judgemental environment - a great alternative to the increasingly fear-based, intolerant and incomplete sex ed curriculum being offered in our public schools.  Please feel free to let friends who may be interested know about these classes.

OWL Lifespan Sexuality Education Classes for Teens

What:  Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education classes will be offered by the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Brazos Valley
 
Who:  The classes are offered to all kids in grades 7 through 12 who would like to learn about and discuss sexuality and issues surrounding sexuality, sexual health and relationships in an open, non-fear-based environment.
 
When: 
Orientation: A parents’ informational session and orientation* will be held Sunday, Jan. 29th at 4 pm at the UU Church of the Brazos Valley (305 Wellborn Rd)  
                
Classes: Classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 4 * 7 pm at the UU Church from Feb. 12 * April 9th.
 
Cost:  Registration fee will be $25 per child (includes snacks at each meeting).  Scholarships available.
 
Info: For more information on the OWL curriculum, see http://www.uua.org/owl/  and for info on these classes, see http://mysite.verizon.net/res2216j/index.html , call the UU Church at 696-5285 or e-mail brazosuu at verizon.net 

Why:  The OWL curriculum was jointly developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ and focuses on sexuality as a healthy, natural part of life that should be celebrated but that also requires responsible, informed decisions.  The classes are grounded in a holistic view of sexuality and cover not only anatomy and human development but also help participants to understand the spiritual, emotional and social aspects of sexuality.  The team of teachers includes health and sexuality educators as well as other health professionals.  

*Parents’ orientation is mandatory for all who register; contact the UU Church if there is a scheduling conflict

Lucy Deckard