Department of Education
Kevin Huffman, Commissioner

Last Update: 04/23/2013

HIV Education, Family Life and Teen Pregnancy Prevention

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HIV/AIDS Prevention

As a part of Coordinated School Health, our HIV/AIDS goal is to increase the classroom teacher’s capacity to provide effective, science-based HIV Prevention education to school-age youth as required by Tennessee State Board of Education’s Lifetime Wellness Standards. In this section you will find frequently asked questions, federal and state rules and regulations, resources, and information on our teacher training cadre at Middle Tennessee State University.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Education is a part of the Coordinated School Health Plan:

Health Education: HIV Education/Curriculum
Physical Education/Physical Activity: Physically active kids are lower risk factors and girls in sports lower their risk of HIV
Health Services: Treating students with HIV or STD/STI's or refer them to providers
Nutrition Services: Students with HIV need good nutrition
Health Promotion of Staff: Treating staff with HIV or STD/STI's/counseling staff with relationship problems/staff being good role models for students
Counseling and Psychological Services: Counsel students affected by HIV/healthy relationships also prevention
Healthy School Environment: Policies on HIV prevention/caring surroundings
Parent/Community Involvement: Parent/child communication involving families in HIV education