Program Components
- Comprehensive science-based sexual health education curriculum designed to prevent pregnancy, STDs and sexual violence
- Designed for use in school classrooms, as a part of a health unit
- Strong family involvement component
- Inclusive curriculum, including examples and activities designed to resonate with youth from a variety of geographical regions, racial identities and sexual orientations
- 7 lessons
Intended Participants
- Grades 6-8
- Out-of-school youth
Evaluation Findings
The second edition of Middle School FLASH has been aligned to the CDC’s National Health Education Standards for Sexual Health and the National Sexuality Education Standards. Each lesson lists the standards that are covered in that lesson. FLASH has not yet been rigorously evaluated in order to become an evidence-based program.