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Good Morning
We are excited to announce that we now have Prepare U Mental Health Curriculum in the California Healthy Kids
Resource Center to check out. Please see Press Release below for further details. Attached you will also find the Prepare
U standards addressed. Also attached are the Mental Health Education Assessment Tools for Middle School and High
School.
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Press Release
January 25, 2023
Prepare U Mental Health Curriculum Joins California’s Healthy Kids Resource Center
The California Healthy Kids Resource Center (CHKRC), funded by the Department of Education, is proud to
announce that Prepare U Mental Health Curriculum will join its library. By previewing diverse resources and
curricula vetted by CHKRC personnel and field experts, educators from across the Golden State gain access
to comprehensive health related research materials for their students’ benefit. Following Senate Bill 224 Pupil
Instruction: Mental Health Education passing this past year – which mandates that extra efforts to be made
in regards to mental health education as a part of student core curriculum - preparing youth with skill sets
towards strong physical and emotional wellbeing has taken priority in classrooms throughout California through
educational products such as those available at The Library's lending service.
Prepare U, a leader in experiential mental health education and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs
sector, is revolutionizing curriculum for 13-19 year olds. With its evidence supported experiential model that
has expanded to include digital, family components alongside its traditional approach since conception -
Prepare U caught the attention of prominent leaders nationwide, including former United States Surgeon
General Dr. David Satcher who visited New York as it became first state ever to mandate such student
training. Making waves beyond America's borders too; with each program receiving official endorsement from
leaders within the American Psychological Association and support from the Canadian Psychological
Association alike - this pioneering initiative now offers support even at elementary school level with their new
cognitions and mindfulness programs!
Today, Prepare U Mental Health Education and Prevention Support is proud to announce the addition of their
evidence-based and supported curricula with the California Healthy Kids Resource Center. This will expand
access to their materials into far reaching communities and help put decision makers in control when it comes
to providing young people the tools they need for success later in life.
Ryan G Beale - Founder and 2-time family survivor of suicide, crisis interventionist and psychotherapist
expressed his excitement about this collaboration: “There’s nothing more meaningful than witnessing how our
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curriculum has positively impacted students over the past six years and throughout some of the most
historically difficult times— all backed up by substantial evidence from continuous follow up studies."
The collaboration between Prepare U Mental Health Education & CHKRC heralds an exciting opportunity that
could revolutionize schooling environments across California with participatory exercises that foster learning at
its core while delivering sustainable benefits on climate and culture within schools everywhere.
To request Prepare U education materials to review, contact the California Healthy Kids Resource Center by
visiting their website, https://californiahealthykids.net/home or calling 1-800-676-1443 or email
Nora Hana, MA. Ed, PPSC, Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist
Director II
California Healthy Kids Resource Center
Substance Use Disorder Prevention
209-468-9089 Office
Cell
https://www.californiahealthykids.net/home
@CHKRC
@KIDS_CALIFORNIA
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@CALIFORNIAHEALTHYKIDS
Funded through the California Department of Education
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California Health Education Content Standards Related Standards Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standards
Ages 13 - 18 Years / Grades 9 - 12
1.3.G Discuss the characteristics of healthy relationships.1.10.G Recognize individual differences in growth & development. 2.2.G Evaluate how relationships are affected by influences.4.1.G Analyze how communication affects relationships.4.3.G Demonstrate communication skills within healthy dating. 5.3.G Analyze when it is necessary to leave an unhealthy situation.8.1.G Encourage safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.1.2.S Recognize potentially harmful or abusive relationships.1.9.S Explain the effects of violence on individuals and families. 2.2.S Analyze the influence of alcohol & other drug use on safety.4.2.S Effective communication for preventing & reporting assault.5.1.S Apply decision-making to avoid dangerous situations.7.5.S Assess characteristics of harmful or abusive relationships.8.3.S Encourage actions to promote safe driving experiences.1.4.A Identify the social and legal implications of using drugs.1.9.A Impact of drug use on vehicle crashes & injuries.2.2.A Role of family and cultural norms on the use of drugs.5.2.A Explain healthy alternatives to drug use.6.1.A Predict how a drug-free lifestyle will support goals.1.1.M Benefits of having positive relationships with trusted adults.1.2.M Analyze the qualities of healthy peer & family relationships.1.3.M Healthy ways to express caring, friendship, affection, & love.1.4.M Describe qualities that contribute to a positive self-image.1.5.M How social environments affect health and well-being.1.6.M Recognizing signs of common mental health conditions.1.7.M Signs of depression, suicide, & self-destructive behaviors.1.8.M How witnesses & bystanders can help prevent violence.1.9.M Classify personal stressors at home, in school, & with peers.1.10.M Identify warning signs for suicide. 1.11.M Identify loss and grief.2.1.M Issues related to seeking mental health assistance.3.1.M Resources to help w/ mental, emotional, and social health.3.2.M Services for people w/ mental/emotional health conditions.4.1.M Seek help from trusted adults for oneself or a friend.4.2.M Healthy ways to respond when someone is grieving.5.1.M Monitor personal stressors & assess techniques for managing.5.2.M Compare various coping mechanisms for managing stress.5.3.M Situations when to seek help with stress, loss, and depression.6.1.M How managing stress & getting help can help w/ reaching goals.6.2.M Set a goal to reduce life stressors in a health-enhancing way.7.1.M Personal patterns of response to stress and use of resources. 7.2.M Effective coping mechanisms and strategies for managing stress.7.3.M Discuss suicide-prevention strategies.7.4.M Practice respect for individual differences/diverse backgrounds.7.5.M Participate in clubs, organizations, and activities.7.6.M Practice setting personal boundaries in a variety of situations.8.1.M Support the needs and rights of others regarding mental health.8.2.M Promote a positive and respectful environment at school.8.3.M Object appropriately to teasing of peers & community members.Program X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 1 Self-Reflection X X X X X X X X
Class 2 Personal Narrative & Mentalization X X X X X X
Class 3 Personality & Biopsychosocial X X X X X X X X X X
Class 4 Biopsychosocial Reflection X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 5 Cognitions & Behavior X X X X X
Class 6 Anxiety & Stress X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 7 Anger X X X X X X
Class 8 Suicide X X X X X X X X
Class 9 Family Systems & Grief X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 10 Mental Health & Stigma X X X X X X X X X X
Class 11 Social Media & Technology X X X X
Class 12 Relationships 1 Perceptions X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 13 Relationships 2 Connections X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Class 14 Meaningful Engagements X X X X X X X X X
Class 15 It’s Okay To Make Mistakes X X X X X X X
To Learn More About the Prepare U Program Visit www.PrepareU.Live
Mental Health Education
Grade 7-8 Instructional Materials Assessment Tool
This tool is a fillable form for educators to assess curriculum, supplemental materials, and other instructional materials used for the purpose of teaching mental
health education to middle or high school students for alignment with SB 224 Mental Health Education requirements. SB 224 requires each school district,county
office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school to include
in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of the bill, as specified.
Rating Definitions
Compliant Needs minor adaptations Needs major adaptations LEA/Educator responsibility
●This meets the base requirements
of SB 224 Mental Health
Education (Ed Code 51925-8)
●This ranking does not imply any
assessment about the modality or
address the depth of the content.
●LEAs should review materials
thoroughly, even when criteria are
marked compliant.
●This criterion is not met entirely,
but requires only minor
modification to become compliant
(e.g., including a concept or
definition).
●This rating can be used when the
facilitation instruction is unclear
but can be reasonably modified
for clarity.
●These changes can happen at the
LEA level and often a suggestion
is made to assist.
●This criterion is not met entirely
and the changes that need to be
made are substantive, including
removal of information,
modification of thematic elements
throughout a curriculum and/or a
major topic is missing entirely.
●These changes are not possible
at the LEA level.
●It is recommended that this
criterion reflect changes to be
addressed by the
publishers/authors.
●There are a few criteria that are
uniformly ranked with gray
coloring because it is the
responsibility of the LEA
(curriculum leadership, teachers,
administrators, etc.) to meet these
criteria.
●This includes examples such as
the LEA requirement for
curriculum to be modified for
students with disabilities or
English Language Learners.
Basic Information
Title
Link to the resource (if applicable)
Grade levels (check all that apply)7-8
9-12
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
If more than one grade level is addressed,
are lessons for each grade level different?
No
Yes
Comments/Notes:
Is the effectiveness of the resource
supported by research? If so, what is the
most recent year this research was
conducted?
No
Yes (if so, please list the elements supported by the research findings and the most recent year it was
conducted)
1.Minimum Requirements: EC 51926-8
Each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils
in middle school or high school to include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of the bill, as specified.
Ed Code 51926 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(a) Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races,
genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and
cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and
English learners.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(b) Be accessible to pupils with disabilities,
including, but not limited to, providing a modified
curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative
formats, and auxiliary aids.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
(c) Not reflect or promote bias against any person
on the basis of any category protected by Section
220.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(d) Be coordinated with any existing on-campus
mental health providers including, but not limited to,
providers with a pupil personnel services credential,
who may be immediately called upon by pupils for
assistance.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Ed Code 51927 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(b) A pupil receiving instruction pursuant to this
article shall not be required to disclose their
confidential health or mental health information at
any time in the course of receiving that instruction,
including, but not limited to, for the purpose of the
peer component described in subdivision (h) of
Section 51925.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Ed Code 51928 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(a) “Age appropriate” has the same meaning as
defined in Section 51931:
“Age appropriate” refers to topics, messages, and
teaching methods suitable to particular ages or age
groups of children and adolescents, based on
developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
capacity typical for the age or age group.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(b) “English learner” has the same meaning as
defined in Section 51931.Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
“English learner” means a pupil who is “limited
English proficient” as that term is defined in the
federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C.
Sec. 7801(25)).
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(c) “Evidence-based” means verified or supported
by research conducted in compliance with scientific
methods and published in peer-reviewed journals,
where appropriate, and recognized as accurate and
objective by professional organizations and
agencies with expertise in the mental health field.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(d) “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses”
means instructors with knowledge of the most
recent evidence-based research on mental health.
Does the resource include a training component?
If not, how will the LEA ensure teachers are
prepared to teach the content?
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
2.Required Instruction aligned with Grade 7-8 Health Education Content Standards: EC 51925
FOR REFERENCE: Grade 7-8 CA
Health Education Content
Standards
Ed Code 51925 Instruction
Requirements
Compliance assessment: List
lessons that evidence compliance
or non-compliance with the ed
code requirements
Determination and
Recommendations
1.1.M Explain positive social behaviors
(e.g., helping others, being respectful to
others, cooperation, consideration).
1.4.M Describe how emotions change
during adolescence.
A) Overarching themes and core
principles of mental health.Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
1.10.M Describe signs of depression,
potential suicide, and other
self-destructive behaviors.
1.9.M Identify the signs of various eating
disorders.
B) Defining signs and symptoms of
common mental health challenges.
Depending on pupil age and
developmental level, this may include
defining conditions such as depression,
suicidal thoughts and behaviors,
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating
disorders, and anxiety, including
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
4.1.M Seek help from trusted adults for
oneself or a friend with an emotional or
social health problem.
C) Evidence-based services and supports
that effectively help individuals manage
mental health challenges.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
5.2.M Monitor personal stressors and
assess techniques for managing them.
D) Promoting mental health wellness and
protective factors, which includes positive
development, social and cultural
connectedness and supportive
relationships, resiliency, problem solving
skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a
positive school and home environment in
which pupils feel comfortable.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
1.11.M Describe common mental health
conditions and why seeking professional
help for these conditions is important.
E) Identify warning signs of common
mental health problems in order to
promote awareness and early
intervention so that pupils know to take
action before a situation turns into a
crisis. This shall include instruction on
both of the following:
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
3.1.M Identify sources of valid information
and services for getting help with mental,
emotional, and social health problems.
3.2.M Describe situations for which adult
help is needed, including intimidating
and dangerous situations, and how to
access help for oneself and others.
3.3.M Identify trusted adults to report to if
people are in danger of hurting
themselves or others.
3.4.M Analyze situations to determine
whether they call for acts of caring among
friends or require getting the help of
trusted adults.
5.4.M Describe situations for which
someone would seek help with stress,
loss, an unrealistic body image, or
depression.
E1) How to seek and find assistance from
professionals and services within the
school district that includes, but is not
limited to, school counselors with a pupil
personnel services credential, school
psychologists, and school social workers,
and in the community for themselves or
others.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
E2) Evidence-based and culturally
responsive practices that are proven to
help overcome mental health challenges.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
2.1.M Analyze internal and external
influences on mental, emotional, and
social health.
5.1.M Apply decision-making processes
to a variety of situations that impact
mental, emotional, and social health
2.1.A Analyze internal influences that
affect the use and abuse of alcohol,
tobacco, and other
drugs.
F) Connection and importance of mental
health to overall health and academic
success and to co-occurring conditions,
such as chronic physical conditions,
chemical dependence, and substance
abuse.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
1.5.M Recognize diversity among people,
including disability, gender, race, sexual
orientation, and body size.
2.3.M Analyze the influence of culture on
family values and practices.
7.2.M Practice respect for individual
differences and diverse backgrounds.
G) Awareness and appreciation about the
prevalence of mental health challenges
across all populations, races, ethnicities,
and socioeconomic statuses, including
the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture
on the experience and treatment of
mental health challenges.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
5.1.M Apply decision-making processes
to a variety of situations that impact
mental, emotional, and social health.
7.2.M Practice respect for individual
differences and diverse backgrounds.
H) Stigma surrounding mental health
challenges and what can be done to
overcome stigma, increase awareness,
and promote acceptance.
This shall include, to the extent possible,
classroom presentations by trained peers
and other individuals who have
experienced mental health challenges
and how they coped with their situations,
including how they sought help and
acceptance.
*Ensure speakers are vetted
appropriately and adequately
supports, especially if the speaker is
a student
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
The following sections are OPTIONAL to help assess the quality of the instructional materials.
The following sections (4 - 6) are adapted from the Health Education Instructional Materials Evaluation Toolkit, created to help local districts in their evaluation and
adoption of new instructional materials that align with the 2008 Health Education Standards, the 2019 Health Education Curriculum Framework, and current CA
Education Code and State Statutes.
3.Quality of Implementation: Assessment
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
4.1 The resources include diagnostic
(prior knowledge), formative, and
summative assessments that are
aligned with the learning outcomes of
the lessons, and provide students with
evidence of their own learning so they
can advance and adjust their learning
as needed.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
4.Quality of Implementation: Access and Equity
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
5.1 The resources are appropriate for use
with all students regardless of their
disability, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, nationality, race or
ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual
orientation, or living situation.
The resources include images that
are age-appropriate and depict
students at the grade level of
instruction, reflect the diversity of
California’s students, and are
affirmatively inclusive.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
5.2 The resources include suggestions Fully in place
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
based on current and confirmed
research for adapting the curriculum
and the instruction to meet students’
assessed learning needs.
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
5.3 The resources include comprehensive
differentiation strategies, based on
current and confirmed research, to
adapt the curriculum to meet students'
identified needs and to provide
effective instruction for all students,
including students who are English
learners, at-risk students, LGBTQ+
students, students with disabilities,
and advanced learners.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
5.4 The resources include images that
are age-appropriate and depict
students at the grade level or grade
span of instruction, reflect the
diversity of California’s students, and
are affirmatively inclusive.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
5.Quality of Implementation: Instructional Planning and Support
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
6.1 The resources include medically
accurate explanations of health
education content, include suggestions
for teachers to locate, interpret, and
convey medically accurate content,
and provide confirmed research on
content and effective pedagogy.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
6.2
The resources include a variety of
pedagogical strategies, and include
suggestions and support for use of
electronic resources (audiovisual,
multimedia, information technology
resources) associated with a unit.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
6.3 The resources include suggestions for
activities and strategies for informing
parents, guardians, and other
caretakers about the health education
program and creating connections
among students, parents, guardians,
caretakers, and the community.
Fully in place
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
Mental Health Education
Grade 9-12 Instructional Materials Assessment Tool
This tool is a fillable form for educators to assess curriculum, supplemental materials, and other instructional materials used for the purpose of teaching mental
health education to middle or high school students for alignment with SB 224 Mental Health Education requirements. SB 224 requires each school district,county
office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school to include
in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of the bill, as specified.
Rating Definitions
Compliant Needs minor adaptations Needs major adaptations LEA/Educator responsibility
●This meets the base requirements
of SB 224 Mental Health
Education (Ed Code 51925-8)
●This ranking does not imply any
assessment about the modality or
address the depth of the content.
●LEAs should review materials
thoroughly, even when criteria are
marked compliant.
●This criterion is not met entirely,
but requires only minor
modification to become compliant
(e.g., including a concept or
definition).
●This rating can be used when the
facilitation instruction is unclear
but can be reasonably modified
for clarity.
●These changes can happen at the
LEA level and often a suggestion
is made to assist.
●This criterion is not met entirely
and the changes that need to be
made are substantive, including
removal of information,
modification of thematic elements
throughout a curriculum and/or a
major topic is missing entirely.
●These changes are not possible
at the LEA level.
●It is recommended that this
criterion reflect changes to be
addressed by the
publishers/authors.
●There are a few criteria that are
uniformly ranked with gray
coloring because it is the
responsibility of the LEA
(curriculum leadership, teachers,
administrators, etc.) to meet these
criteria.
●This includes examples such as
the LEA requirement for
curriculum to be modified for
students with disabilities or
English Language Learners.
Basic Information
Title
Link to the resource (if applicable)
Grade levels (check all that apply)7-8
9-12
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
If more than one grade level is addressed,
are lessons for each grade level different?
No
Yes
Comments/Notes:
Is the effectiveness of the resource
supported by research? If so, what is the
most recent year this research was
conducted?
No
Yes (if so, please list the elements supported by the research findings and the most recent year it was
conducted)
1. Minimum Requirements: EC 51926-8
Each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils
in middle school or high school to include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of the bill, as specified.
Ed Code 51926 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(a) Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races,
genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and
cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and
English learners.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(b) Be accessible to pupils with disabilities,
including, but not limited to, providing a modified
curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative
formats, and auxiliary aids.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Developed by the CA Health Education Community of Practice and the CISC Health Subcommittee. Visit CaliforniaHealthEducation.org for additional resources.
(c) Not reflect or promote bias against any person
on the basis of any category protected by Section
220.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(d) Be coordinated with any existing on-campus
mental health providers including, but not limited to,
providers with a pupil personnel services credential,
who may be immediately called upon by pupils for
assistance.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Ed Code 51927 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(b) A pupil receiving instruction pursuant to this
article shall not be required to disclose their
confidential health or mental health information at
any time in the course of receiving that instruction,
including, but not limited to, for the purpose of the
peer component described in subdivision (h) of
Section 51925.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
Ed Code 51928 Compliance assessment: List evidence of
compliance or non-compliance, as is applicable Determination and Recommendations:
(a) “Age appropriate” has the same meaning as
defined in Section 51931:
“Age appropriate” refers to topics, messages, and
teaching methods suitable to particular ages or age
groups of children and adolescents, based on
developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
capacity typical for the age or age group.
Compliant
Needs minor adaptations
Needs major adaptations
LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
(b) “English learner” has the same meaning as
defined in Section 51931.Compliant
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“English learner” means a pupil who is “limited
English proficient” as that term is defined in the
federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C.
Sec. 7801(25)).
Needs minor adaptations
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(c) “Evidence-based” means verified or supported
by research conducted in compliance with scientific
methods and published in peer-reviewed journals,
where appropriate, and recognized as accurate and
objective by professional organizations and
agencies with expertise in the mental health field.
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(d) “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses”
means instructors with knowledge of the most
recent evidence-based research on mental health.
Compliant
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Does the resource include a training component?
If not, how will the LEA ensure teachers are
prepared to teach the content?
2.Required Instruction aligned with Grade 9-12 Health Education Content Standards: EC 51925
FOR REFERENCE: Grade
9-12 CA Health Education
Content Standards
Ed Code 51925 Instruction
Requirements
Compliance assessment: List
lessons that evidence compliance
or non-compliance with the ed
code requirements
Determination and
Recommendations
1.2.M Analyze the qualities of
healthy peer and family
relationships.
A) Overarching themes and core principles of
mental health.Compliant
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1.7.M Analyze signs of depression,
potential suicide, and other
self-destructive behaviors
1.10.M Identify warning signs for
suicide
B) Defining signs and symptoms of common
mental health challenges.Depending on pupil
age and developmental level, this may include
defining conditions such as depression,
suicidal thoughts and behaviors,
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating
disorders, and anxiety, including
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Compliant
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Comments/Notes:
3.2.M Evaluate the benefits of
professional services for people with
mental, emotional, or social health
conditions.
C) Evidence-based services and supports that
effectively help individuals manage mental
health challenges.
Compliant
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Comments/Notes:
5.2.M Compare various coping
mechanisms for managing stress.
D) Promoting mental health wellness and
protective factors, which includes positive
development, social and cultural
connectedness and supportive relationships,
resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills,
self-esteem, and a positive school and home
environment in which pupils feel comfortable.
Compliant
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1.6.M Describe the importance of
recognizing signs of disordered
eating and other common mental
health conditions.
7.3.M Discuss suicide-prevention
strategies.
E) Identify warning signs of common mental
health problems in order to promote
awareness and early intervention so that
pupils know to take action before a situation
turns into a crisis. This shall include instruction
on both of the following:
Compliant
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3.1.M Access school and
community resources to help with
mental, emotional, and social health
concerns.
4.1.M Seek help from trusted adults
for oneself or a friend with an
emotional or social health problem.
5.3.M Analyze situations when it is
important to seek help with stress,
loss, an unrealistic body image, and
depressions.
E1) How to seek and find assistance from
professionals and services within the school
district that includes, but is not limited to,
school counselors with a pupil personnel
services credential, school psychologists, and
school social workers, and in the community
for themselves or others.
Compliant
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E2) Evidence-based and culturally responsive
practices that are proven to help overcome
mental health challenges.
Compliant
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Comments/Notes:
1.5.M Describe how social
environments affect health and
well-being.
6.1.M Evaluate how preventing and
managing stress and getting help
for mental and social problems can
help a person achieve short and
long-term goals.
F) Connection and importance of mental
health to overall health and academic success
and to co-occurring conditions, such as
chronic physical conditions, chemical
dependence, and substance abuse.
Compliant
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1.2.A Explain the impact of alcohol,
tobacco, and other drug use on
brain chemistry, brain
function, and behavior
5.4.P Analyze how using alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs influences
health and other
behaviors.
7.4.M Practice respect for individual
differences and diverse
backgrounds.
8.1.M Support the needs and rights
of others regarding mental and
social health.
8.2.M Promote a positive and
respectful environment at school
and in the community.
G) Awareness and appreciation about the
prevalence of mental health challenges across
all populations, races, ethnicities, and
socioeconomic statuses, including the impact
of race, ethnicity, and culture on the
experience and treatment of mental health
challenges.
Compliant
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Comments/Notes:
2.1.M Analyze the internal and
external issues related to seeking
mental health assistance.
H) Stigma surrounding mental health
challenges and what can be done to overcome
stigma, increase awareness, and promote
acceptance.
This shall include, to the extent possible,
classroom presentations of narratives by
trained peers and other individuals who have
experienced mental health challenges and
how they coped with their situations, including
how they sought help and acceptance.
*Ensure speakers are vetted
appropriately and adequately
supports, especially if the speaker is
a student
Compliant
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Comments/Notes:
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The following sections are OPTIONAL to help assess the quality of the instructional materials.
The following sections (4 - 6) are adapted from the Health Education Instructional Materials Evaluation Toolkit, created to help local districts in their evaluation and
adoption of new instructional materials that align with the 2008 Health Education Standards, the 2019 Health Education Curriculum Framework, and current CA
Education Code and State Statutes.
3.Quality of Implementation: Assessment
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
4.1 The resources include diagnostic
(prior knowledge), formative, and
summative assessments that are
aligned with the learning outcomes of
the lessons, and provide students with
evidence of their own learning so they
can advance and adjust their learning
as needed.
Fully in place
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Comments/Notes:
4.Quality of Implementation: Access and Equity
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
5.1 The resources are appropriate for use
with all students regardless of their
disability, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, nationality, race or
ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual
orientation, or living situation.
The resources include images that
are age-appropriate and depict
students at the grade level of
instruction, reflect the diversity of
California’s students, and are
affirmatively inclusive.
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5.2 The resources include suggestions
based on current and confirmed
research for adapting the curriculum
and the instruction to meet students’
assessed learning needs.
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5.3 The resources include comprehensive
differentiation strategies, based on
current and confirmed research, to
adapt the curriculum to meet students'
identified needs and to provide
effective instruction for all students,
including students who are English
learners, at-risk students, LGBTQ+
students, students with disabilities,
and advanced learners.
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Comments/Notes:
5.4 The resources include images that
are age-appropriate and depict
students at the grade level or grade
span of instruction, reflect the
diversity of California’s students, and
are affirmatively inclusive.
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Comments/Notes:
5.Quality of Implementation: Instructional Planning and Support
Criteria Evidence Determination and Recommendations
6.1 The resources include medically
accurate explanations of health
education content, include suggestions
for teachers to locate, interpret, and
convey medically accurate content,
and provide confirmed research on
content and effective pedagogy.
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Comments/Notes:
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6.2
The resources include a variety of
pedagogical strategies, and include
suggestions and support for use of
electronic resources (audiovisual,
multimedia, information technology
resources) associated with a unit.
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6.3 The resources include suggestions for
activities and strategies for informing
parents, guardians, and other
caretakers about the health education
program and creating connections
among students, parents, guardians,
caretakers, and the community.
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LEA/Educator responsibility
Comments/Notes:
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