The Family Life and Sexual Health curriculum (F.L.A.S.H.) is a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum. The curriculum has been adopted and widely used by school districts in King County, as well as throughout the United States and Canada, since it was first developed by Public Health - Seattle & King County between 1985 and 1992. The revision of key lessons began in 2002 to accurately reflect advances in medicine.

The FLASH curriculum is unique in several ways:

• Addresses such issues as physical development, promotion of sexual health, prevention of disease, affection, interpersonal relationships, body image, and gender roles.
• Spans the school-age years (grades 5-12 and secondary special education).
• Embraces an abstinence-based approach, as well as information related to the prevention of pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Rests on a foundation of positive and healthy sexuality across the life span.
• Focuses on the needs of public schools and diverse communities.
• Ensures discussion about the wide spectrum of beliefs on sensitive issues.
• Values family involvement.

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NOTE: While transparencies are embedded in some of the lessons, upon request by health educators, they have also been pulled out and separately indexed in PowerPoint format to make it easier to access and print those off. Press on the PowerPoint icon to download transparencies for that lesson. LESSON # TITLE .PPT UPDATED Overview Overview Aug./07 Lesson 1 Introduction Nov./05 Lesson 2 Family Nov./05 Lesson 3 Self-Esteem Nov./05 Lesson 4 Gender Roles Nov./05 Lesson 5 Friendship Nov./05 Lesson 6 Decision-Making Nov./05 Lesson 7 Sexual Exploitation, Day 1 Nov./05 Lesson 8 Sexual Exploitation, Day 2 Nov./05 Lesson 9 Puberty, Day 1 Feb./07 Lesson 10 Puberty, Day 2 Feb./07 Lesson 11 Reproductive System, Day 1 Feb./07 Lesson 12 Reproductive System, Day 2 Feb./07 Lesson 13 Pregnancy, Day 1 Nov./05 Lesson 14 Pregnancy, Day 2 Nov./05 Lesson 15 HIV/AIDS, Year 1, Day 1 Nov./05 Lesson 16 HIV/AIDS, Year 1, Day 2 Feb./07 Lesson 17 HIV/AIDS, Year 2, Day 1 Nov./05 Lesson 18 HIV/AIDS, Year 2, Day 2 Nov./05 Lesson 19 Review and Resources Nov./05

NOTE: While transparencies are embedded in some of the lessons, upon request by health educators, they have also been pulled out and separately indexed in PowerPoint format to make it easier to access and print those off. Press on the PowerPoint icon to download transparencies for that lesson. LESSON # TITLE .PPT UPDATED Title Page Title Page and Table of Contents Aug./07 Overview Introduction and Overview May/06 Lesson 1 Introductory Class Mar./06 Lesson 2 Puberty Mar./06 Lesson 3 Sexual Health & Hygiene Mar./06 Lesson 4 Sexually Transmitted Diseases July/07 Lesson 5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases May/06 Lessons 6/7 Sexual Health & Hygiene July/08 Lessons 8/9 Pregnancy Mar./06 Lessons 10/11 Decision-making and Teen Parenthood Mar./06 Lessons 12/13 Touch and Abstinence Mar./06 Lesson 14 Birth Control: Deciding Aug./05 Lesson 15 Resource People Mar./06 Lesson 16 Communication 1: The Basics Mar./06 Lesson 17 Communication 2: Asking Honestly for What You Want Mar./06 Lesson 18 Communication 3: Taking “NO” for an Answer Mar./06 Lesson 19 Communication 4: Saying "NO" Mar./06 Lesson 20 Communication 5: Defending Your Rights Feb./07 Lesson 21 HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts Sept./02 Lesson 22 HIV/AIDS: Influence of Alcohol and Other Drugs Sept./02 Lesson 23 HIV/AIDS: Understanding Risk Behaviors Sept./02 Lesson 24 HIV/AIDS: Rights & Responsibilities Sept./02

NOTE: While transparencies are embedded in some of the lessons, upon request by health educators, they have also been pulled out and separately indexed in PowerPoint format to make it easier to access and print those off. Press on the PowerPoint icon to download transparencies for that lesson. LESSON # TITLE .PPT UPDATED Title Page Title Page and Table of Contents Aug./07 Instructions How to Use Flash Aug./06 Lesson 1 Unit Introduction & Pre-Test June/06 Lesson 2 Touch & Abstinence June/06 Lesson 2a Abstinence (new lesson!) Aug./05 Lesson 3 Reproductive System June/06 Lesson 4 Puberty/Adolescence, Day 1: Overview June/06 Lesson 5 Puberty/Adolescence, Day 2: “Who Am I? Where Am I Going?” June/06 Lesson 6 Puberty/Adolescence, Day 3: “Am I normal?” June/06 Lesson 7 Puberty/Adolescence, Day 4: “Will I Fit In?” June/06 Lesson 8 Puberty/Adolescence, Day 5: “What Will I Decide About Touch?” June/06 Lesson 9 Sexual Exploitation, Day 1: Communication June/06 Lesson 10 Sexual Exploitation, Day 2: Consent vs. Exploitation June/06 Lesson 11 Sexual Exploitation, Day 3: Continuum of Sexual Touch June/06 Lesson 12 Sexual Exploitation, Day 4: Assault Strategies Feb./07 Lesson 13 Pregnancy, Day 1: The Developing Baby July/06 Lesson 14 Pregnancy, Day 2: The Experience Aug./06 Lesson 15 Pregnancy, Day 3: Prenatal Health Aug./06 Lesson 16 Planning to Parent, Day 1: Infant Health Aug./06 Lesson 17 Planning to Parent, Day 2: Do I Want Children? How Many? When? Aug./06 Lesson 18 Planning to Parent, Day 3: Am I Qualified? Aug./06 Lesson 19 Unplanned Pregnancy Aug./05 Lesson 20 Contraception, Day 1: Overview Aug./05 Lesson 21 Contraception, Day 2: A Closer Look Aug./05 Lesson 22 Contraception, Day 3: What's the Best Method Aug./05 Lesson 23 Contraception, Day 4: Communication Aug./05 Lesson 23a Contraception, Day 5: Contraception 911 Aug./05 Lesson 24 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Day 1: Overview June/06 Lesson 25 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Day 2: HIV/AIDS – Understanding the Disease Aug./06 Lesson 26 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Day 3: HIV/AIDS – Its Impact on People June/06 Lesson 27 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Day 4: Epidemiology July/07 Lesson 28 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Day 5: Communication July/06 Lesson 29 Sexual Health Care Aug./06 Lesson 30 Review and Post Test Aug./06 Appendix I Unplanned Pregnancy: Why People Choose Each of the Options July/07

NOTE: While transparencies are embedded in some of the lessons, upon request by health educators, they have also been pulled out and separately indexed in PowerPoint format to make it easier to access and print those off. Press on the PowerPoint icon to download transparencies for that lesson. LESSON # TITLE .PPT UPDATED Overview Unit Overview and Table of Contents Aug./07 Preparation Unit Philosophy and Teacher Prep. Oct./06 Lesson 1 Critical Thinking Nov./06 Lesson 2 Child Adolescent Sexual Development: Infant and Preschool Nov./06 Lesson 3 Child & Adolescent Sexual Development: Gender Identity & Expression Nov./06 Lesson 4 Child & Adolescent Sexual Development: Sexual Orientation and the Individual Nov./06 Lesson 5 Child & Adolescent Sexual Development: Sexual Orientation and Society Nov./06 Lesson 6 Child & Adolescent Sexual Development: Learning to Love Oct./06 Lesson 7 Fertility and Infertility Nov./06 Lesson 8 Unplanned Pregnancy: Abortion Nov./06 Lesson 9 Unplanned Pregnancy: Adoption Nov./06 Lesson 10 Unplanned Pregnancy: Parenting Oct./06 Lesson 11 Pregnancy Options & Society Aug./05 Lesson 12 Contraception, Individuals & Society Nov./06 Lesson 13 HIV/AIDS Update, Review, Pretest Nov./06 Lesson 14 HIV/AIDS: Focus on Testing Nov./06 Lesson 15 HIV/AIDS, Friends & Family Nov./06 Lesson 16 HIV/AIDS & Society Oct./06 Lesson 17 The Sexual Response System Oct./06 Lesson 18 Abstinence, Attitude & Activism Oct./06 Lesson 19 Lifelong Sexuality and Unit Closure Nov./06

NOTE: While transparencies are embedded in some of the lessons, upon request by health educators, they have also been pulled out and separately indexed in PowerPoint format to make it easier to access and print those off. Press on the PowerPoint icon to download transparencies for that lesson. LESSON # TITLE .PPT UPDATED Title page Title page, Acknowledgments, Table of Contents Aug./07 Introduction Introduction, How to use Special Education F.L.A.S.H., Values Questions Mar./06 Lesson 1 Introductory Class Dec./05 Lesson 2 Private & Public Dec./05 Lesson 3 Relationships, Day 1: Self-Esteem Dec./05 Lesson 4 Relationships, Day 2: Gender Identification Feb./06 Lesson 5 Relationships, Day 3: Families Dec./05 Lesson 6 Relationships, Day 4: Friendships & Dating Dec./05 Lesson 7 Relationships, Day 5: Acquaintances & Strangers Dec./05 Lesson 8 Communication, Day 1: Non-Verbal Communication Feb./06 Lesson 9 Communication, Day 2: Assertiveness Feb./06 Lesson 10 Communication, Day 3: Asking for What You Want Feb./06 Lesson 11 Communication, Day 4: Hearing "NO" Feb./06 Lesson 12 Communication, Day 5: Saying "NO" Feb./06 Lesson 13 Communication, Day 6: Decision-Making Feb./06 Lesson 14 Exploitation, Day 1: Touching Mar./06 Lesson 15 Exploitation, Day 2: Exploitation and Getting Help Mar./06 Lesson 16 Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy Mar./06 Lesson 17 Understanding the Body, Day 2: Puberty Mar./06 Lesson 18 Understanding the Body, Day 3: Sexual Health & Hygiene Mar./06 Lesson 19 Reproduction, Day 1 Mar./06 Lesson 20 Reproduction, Day 2: Pregnancy Mar./06 Lesson 21 Reproduction, Day 3: Parenthood Mar./06 Lesson 22 Reproduction, Day 4: Sexual Decision-Making Mar./06 Lesson 23 Reproduction, Day 5: Birth Control Mar./06 Lesson 24 HIV/AIDS & Other STDs, Day 1: Germs & Risk Mar./06 Lesson 25 HIV/AIDS & Other STDs, Day 2: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oct./06 Lesson 26 HIV/AIDS & Other STDs, Day 3: HIV/AIDS Mar./06 Lesson 27 Resources & Review, Day 1: Resources Mar./06 Lesson 28 Resources & Review, Day 2: Summary Session Mar./06 Appendix I Audio-Visual & Other Special Educators’ Resources Mar./06 Appendix J Assessment Tool Mar./06