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Washington State PREP (WA PREP)

The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) is a federal program funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). WA PREP works to create lasting and sustainable change by providing training and technical assistance on Comprehensive Sexual Health education (CSHE) to schools and youth-serving organizations. WA PREP is administered by the Washington Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Cardea.

Washington State Department of Health works with its federal, state and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthier and safer. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. The Washington State Department of Health works with many partners to provide educational and training programs as well as health and safety information to help people make healthy choices. On August 17, 2010, Governor Gregoire designated the Department of Health as the lead agency to apply for and administer WA PREP. To implement this grant, the department has collaborated with Cardea and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Cardea is a national women of color led organization with over 50 years of experience in social impact evaluation, policy advancement, capacity development, and professional learning. Cardea envisions a world in which optimal health and well-being, equity, and justice are realities for all communities. Cardea's role within WA PREP includes supporting school districts and youth serving organizations in selecting, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive sexual health education programming.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is the primary agency charged with overseeing PK-12 public education in Washington State. Led by State School Superintendent Chris Reykdal, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction works with the state's 295 school districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform on behalf of more than one million public school students. The HIV and Sexual Health Education Program within the Teaching and Learning Division of Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction provides leadership, technical assistance, resources and support to schools by promoting best practices in HIV/STD/Unintended pregnancy prevention and comprehensive sexual health education. The program provides professional development opportunities for school staff to choose, align, and implement curriculum to meet legislative requirements and the educational needs of our students. Collaborating to implement WA PREP aligns with the overall goal of the HIV and Sexual Health program to ensure that all students have the necessary knowledge and skills for a safe and healthy life now, and in the future.

 

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