Approved for CFLE Continuing Education Credit (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs)

Dates and Time:

• April 11, 2012, 4:00-5:30pm ET. (Webinar will be archived for On Demand viewing.)
• April 18, 2012, 4:00-5:30pm ET. (Webinar will be archived for On Demand viewing.)

Presented By:

Brenda Bell and Lori Williamson Dean, CGC, LCG

Information:

The Ounce of Prevention curriculum developed by our presenters, with input from many teachers, is very versatile and flexible; it could be presented in 8-weeks, over an entire semester, or in segments that you choose.  Most teachers choose segments and incorporate them into classes on child development, family dynamics, or nutrition.  It also can be used in case management format or in one-on-one counseling.

Part 1 will provide an overview of the entire 10-chapter curriculum
Part 2 will offer an in-depth look at two chapters, covering alcohol and tobacco
Each webinar is a stand-alone program that will provide you with the essential information on the curriculum.

 
Key points that will be covered:

• Major problems and primary preventative factors of birth defects and other poor birth outcomes
• Disorders that have a genetic connection
• The dynamics of genetics and predictability of inheritable traits and disorders
• How to create your own family health history to take to your physician
• Motivators used to encourage teens to think long-term
• Alignment with national FCS standards (plus Missouri and Common Core State Standards)
• How to implement the Ounce of Prevention curriculum (Part 1 will go into more depth on this topic)
• The particular birth defects and preventative behaviors associated with alcohol and tobacco (Part 2 only)
• Resources, activities, and assessments
• Summary of current sexually transmitted infections with interesting activities
• How to access the free Moodle versions (one for students and one for teachers)
 

It Takes Them By Surprise!
For most teens, it is hard for them to think beyond what they will wear tomorrow.  But chances are they have never before been presented with the idea of preconception health. It's a whole new concept for them.

Showing them the consequences of poor choices on the baby takes them by surprise--especially the girls, as childbearers. 

Most teachers are not trained in teaching the preventative side of sex education or genetics; indeed, FCS science and health textbooks barely touch on these topics. Yet the impact this knowledge can have on the lives of our students is enormous.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about a curriculum unlike anything you have seen before.

Target Audience:

• FCS and health teachers in middle and high schools
• community college instructors teaching child development, nursing, or public health courses
• Extension educators, and health and human services agencies.