HSAE and Abuse Prevention Information
Welcome to the North East ISD Human Sexuality & Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse Prevention site. Below you will find curriculum information about each level of our HSAE curriculum. Many items are copyrighted with limited rights to share with the public. These will be noted in the appropriate section.”
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Update January 11, 2024
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM at NEISD Community Learning Center, Room 217
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM at NEISD Community Learning Center, Room 217
2023
Update December 11, 2023
The NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the 7th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in the spring of 2024. The Board of Trustees also approved the use of the 7th grade approved materials (Choosing the Best Path) for 8th grade students in the spring of 2024 only while the SHAC continues to review 8th grade materials for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year.
Update December 11, 2023
The NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the 7th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in the spring of 2024. The Board of Trustees also approved the use of the 7th grade approved materials (Choosing the Best Path) for 8th grade students in the spring of 2024 only while the SHAC continues to review 8th grade materials for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year.
Update: December 1, 2023
The NEISD SHAC is currently gathering elementary maturation instructional materials to review for use in 4th and 5th grades. The public will have an opportunity to preview the materials being considered and the SHAC will host two public meetings prior to a recommendation being made to the Board of Trustees. Please check back for updates or visit the SHAC webpage at . https://www.neisd.net/shac.
Update: November 15, 2023
The NEISD SHAC approved the recommended edits for the 7th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum which will be presented to the Board of Trustees for their approval at the December 11, 2023 Board meeting. To ensure all students have an opportunity to receive this instruction in the spring of 2024, the SHAC has also recommended the 7th grade approved materials (Choosing the Best Path) be provided to 8th grade students in the spring of 2024 only while they continue to review 8th grade materials.
Update: October 9, 2023
The NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the 6th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in all 6th grade health classes beginning in the spring of 2024. Students in 6th grade PE in the spring of 2024 only will also be provided this instruction since it was not included in the fall 6th grade health class.
Update: September 27, 2023
The NEISD SHAC approved the recommended edits for the 6th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum which will be presented to the Board of Trustees for their approval at the October 9, 2023 Board meeting.
Update: June 12, 2023
The NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the high school HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in all high school health credit courses beginning in the fall of 2023.
Update: June 2, 2023
The NEISD SHAC approved the recommended edits for the high school HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum which will be presented to the Board of Trustees for their approval at the June 12, 2023 Board meeting.
Update: May 8, 2023
The Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the Choosing the Best program for instruction in Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse/Violence Prevention for middle school and high school. However, the approval was contingent upon edits made under the direction of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) with approval by the Board of Trustees.
Update: May 1, 2023
Although print materials are no longer available on campuses to review, they can be reviewed at North East Sports Park during regular business hours. Also, digital resources, if available from the publisher, can still be accessed through Skyward.
Feedback on the materials can be shared with SHAC by emailing shac@neisd.net.
To view previous feedback and SHAC responses, please use this link: HSAE Parent & Community Feedback Responses
Update: April 14, 2023
If you were unable to attend the April 13, 2023 Public Meeting on the Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education and Violence Prevention curriculum materials, you can access the video recording and all meeting resources using the links below:
As a reminder, parents can review secondary print materials on their student(s) MS or HS campus or North East Sports Park from April 3rd - April 21st during regular business hours. Community members can review the materials at North East Sports from during the same time frame.
Feedback on the materials can be submitted using this link: SHAC FEEDBACK SUBMISSION LINK or by emailing shac@neisd.net.
Update: March 31, 2023
NEISD SHAC will be hosting its second public meeting on the Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education and Violence Prevention curricuulm materials being reviewed.
DATE: April 13, 2023
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Piper Bass Memorial Student Center
12002 Jones Maltsberger
Parents can review secondary print materials on their student(s) MS or HS campus or North East Sports Park from April 3rd - April 21st during regular business hours. Community members can review the materials at North East Sports from during the same time frame.
Feedback on the materials can be submitted using this link: SHAC FEEDBACK SUBMISSION LINK or by emailing shac@neisd.net.
March 30, 2023 Public Meeting
Video with presentation embedded
Update: March 25, 2023
In an attempt to gather feedback from parents and community members, the Classroom Health and Sex Ed (CHaSE) standing committee of the NEISD SHAC has created a feedback form. If you have comments or questions you'd like addressed at the Public Meeting on Thursday, March 30th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at CLC 217, please use the link below.
SHAC FEEDBACK SUBMISSION LINK or go to https://bit.ly/HSAE_Questions
Update: March 21, 2023
Secondary print materials will be available on middle school and high school campuses for parents to review during normal school hours from April 3 - April 21, 2023. Community members can review print materials at North East Sports Park from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Digital resources that accompany these programs, if available, will be available for parent review through Skyward during the same timeframe. CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR REVIEW (Digital resources will not be available until April 3, 2023.)
Please be aware that STAAR testing may occur on one or more dates within the window. If a campus is closed due to testing, materials can be reviewed at North East Sports Park from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UUpdate: March 6, 2023
NEISD SHAC wants your input on the HSAE & Violence Prevention curriculum. Two ways you can provide input:
1. Email shac@neisd.net
2. Attend the public meeting on March 30, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Community Learning Center (CLC Room 217).
For more information on the public meeting, click here to view the flyer.
For more information on the SHAC review process being led by the Classroom Health and Sex Ed (CHaSE) standing committee, check out the NEISD SHAC webpage. .