Description
Puberty Talk Adapted for All Abilities (PTAAA) is a puberty education curriculum designed specifically to help educate young people with various learning differences and support needs. This curriculum includes two sets of lessons: a 6-lesson course designed for students with mild to moderate support needs (MMSN) as well as 12 stand-alone “core” lessons designed for students with more extensive support needs (ESN). Teachers can choose to implement either or a combination of lessons, selecting appropriate content based on students’ age, needs, and abilities.
Components of the PTAAA 2025 curriculum include:
- Puberty Talk AAA course: 6 sequential lessons intended to be taught for a minimum of 6 hours over 1 or more weeks
- Aligns with the CA Health Education Code (sections 51930-51939) requirements for grades K-12
- Puberty Talk AAA “core” content: 12 independent lessons independent intended to be a “menu of options” for teachers
- Multiple assessment options to review content and check for learning
- All new slides and printables, including new visuals (photos and illustrations)
- Optional videos and online games to support learning
- Topic in Practice (TIP) scenarios to generate discussion and review each topic
- Age-appropriate resources for students, families, and instructors
- Interactive activities that encourage critical thinking, skills practice, and communication with trusted adults
- Alternate facilitation options, including suggestions for teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, nonverbal, or physically limited
- Gender-inclusive and affirming language to promote respect and empathy