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Register Now for the
14th Annual Symposium in Dallas!

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There’s still time to register and connect with 250+ professionals in Dallas! Gain valuable insights and explore strategies to improve sexual and reproductive health. Preview exciting sessions with experts from the Texas is Ready team and past presenters:

Reshaping Narratives: Language, Practices, and Strategies for Change

Apr 28 | 1:15 PM CST | [Denise Lewis]([link removed]), [Darius Buggs]([link removed])

Learn effective, empowering communication strategies to engage young people in judgment-free conversations. This session will explore respectful language and practices that foster positive interactions.

Cultivating Skills for Effective Sex Ed Advocacy

Apr 29 | 10:30 AM CST | [Jill Farris]([link removed]), [Ana Belén Zelaya]([link removed])

Discover how to advocate for accurate, age-appropriate sex education and strengthen local efforts.

Building Bridges: Creating Buy-in for Sexual Health Education in Schools

Apr 29 | 2:30 PM CST | [Stephanie Hebert]([link removed])

Explore best practices for getting families, teachers, and administrators on board with school-based sex ed.

Can't join in person? Virtual sessions available May 1! [Register now]([link removed])!

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April Webinar: "Key Conversations:
Parenting with Purpose"

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Join Healthy Futures of Texas' Training Managers, Denise Lewis, CHW, and Darius Buggs, for an insightful webinar, "Key Conversations: Parenting with Purpose."

In this session, Denise and Darius will explore the challenges teens face, how adolescent experiences shape their views on healthy relationships, and offer strategies for fostering effective communication between caregivers and teens to positively impact youth development.

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May Webinar: "Reframing Puberty Education: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Open
Honest Conversations"

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Join School Social Worker and Doctoral Student, Jennalyn Suda, LMSW, for an insightful webinar, "Puberty Education: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supportive Conversations."

In this session, Jennalyn will explore the key components of puberty education, highlight how it differs from sex education, and offer practical strategies for creating supportive environments when discussing puberty with students.

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Calling South Texas School Districts
(ESC Regions 1, 2, and 20): Join Our Study!

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UTHealth Houston is conducting a study to see how well iCHAMPSS helps schools start, use, and maintain effective sexual health programs. They are looking for South Texas school districts to participate. The study will evaluate how iCHAMPSS supports schools in teaching sexual health education.

What is iCHAMPSS?

iCHAMPSS is a free, online tool that helps schools adopt and maintain sexual health programs. It offers more than 60 resources, such as guides, tips, and templates, to make the process easier for schools.

How does the study work?

Participating school districts will be randomly assigned to start using iCHAMPSS in either the Fall or Spring during the first two years of the study (2025-2026 and 2026-2027). All districts will have iCHAMPSS by the end of the second year.

A District Coordinator, identified by the district, will be asked to complete confidential surveys: one at the start of year and a follow-up survey at the end of each semester. Each survey will take about 15-20 minutes and can be completed at your convenience on any device with internet access.

You will be compensated for completing each survey.

Role of the District Coordinator

The District Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact during the study. They will:

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-Act as one of the Program Champions for iCHAMPSS by using the iCHAMPPS website as needed.

- -Coordinate study activities within the district, including identifying additional survey-takers and joining quarterly monitoring calls (as needed).
- -Complete yearly district coordinator survey and virtual interview.

Have questions? Please contact Chelsey Kanipe, iCHAMPSS Research Coordinator, at [email protected] and Ana Belén Zelaya, Texas is Ready Program Manager, at [email protected].

10th Annual Student Film Contest

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Join Healthy Futures of Texas for an inspiring afternoon featuring original short films by Texas high school students, sharing what they wish adults understood about relationships and sex. These powerful, youth-created films will be screened at the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas.

Date & Time: Sunday, April 6 · 2:00 PM CST

Your support amplifies Healthy Futures' mission, empowers youth, and strengthens vital programs.

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Virtual TX DSHS Workshop: Building Successful District School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs)

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This one-hour virtual workshop will provide practical tools for creating and improving District School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs). Participants will learn about SHAC responsibilities and key policies, and access essential resources like the TX DSHS website and SHAC guidebook.

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15 · 11:30 AM CST

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Help Shape the Future of Sex Education

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The Youth Advocates program has launched the Understanding Sex Education: Access, Sources, and Influences in Texas [survey]([link removed]). This survey is open to Texas youth 16-21 and parents.

Please share the survey with families in your community. If you're a parent yourself, we invite you to take the survey and share your insights.

Your support is essential in gathering feedback to help shape the future of sexual health education for young people in Texas. Thank you!

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Texas is Ready 1:1 Support is Available!

Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

[Submit this form]([link removed]) and let us know how we can support you in implementing high-quality sexual health education.

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School District Fact Sheet Webpage

Check out the latest School District Adolescent Sexual Health Fact Sheets, now available on our website. Don't miss out!

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Healthy Futures of Texas

Headquarters:
2300 W Commerce St #212
San Antonio, TX 78207

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Dallas Office:
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Dallas, Texas 75204

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Austin, Texas 78752

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