Brookwood School District 167 students in Grades 6th – 8th receive instruction in Sexual Health Education. The District has partnered with Candor Health Education to provide instruction in this area. Candor Health Education aligns the curriculum with the National Sexuality Education Standards and the most recent sex education legislation that was signed into law with Senate Bill 818. The curriculum includes topics such as consent and healthy relationships, anatomy and physiology, puberty and adolescent development, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and identity, sexual health interpersonal violence, internet safety including social media and sexting.
Any inquiries about the instruction or materials can be directed to:
Kathleen Hatczel
Director of Curriculum
(708) 758-5190 Ex. 5104
khatczel@brookwood167.org
