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New Resource Guide for ISDs
and Charters
We're excited to share our [updated Resource Guide]([link removed]) to support ISDs and charter schools in navigating sex education and abuse prevention implementation instruction in Texas.
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The guide reflects important updates following the 89th legislative session and provides step-by-step guidance on curriculum selection and compliance.
Inside, you will find a one-pager summarizing key legislative changes, updated guidance on instructional material adoption, a new Statutory Compliance and Best Practices Checklist, and additional resources, making this comprehensive toolkit a valuable reference whether you need a quick overview or an in-depth walkthrough.
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Calling School-Based Clinics!
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Recruitment is now open for Texas-Youth Friendly Initiative's 6th Cohort of Adolescent Champions! This initiative helps school-based health clinics incorporate youth-friendly services through:
- - Professional development and training
- - Tailored resources and technical assistance
- - Stipends to support participation
- - The opportunity to earn certification as an adolescent-centered environment
Cohort 6 launches mid-October, with recruitment closing in early October.
Interested in learning more or joining Cohort 6? Visit our [TYFI webpage]([link removed]) or click the button below and we'll follow up.
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Build a Strong Foundation in Health Education:
HFTX Classroom' Foundations Package
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Last month, we introduced the HFTX Classroom, Healthy Futures of Texas' learning management system designed to expand access to training and professional development. This month, we're excited to highlight the Foundations Package, a bundled set of core courses that provide a solid foundation in health education facilitation and sex education fundamentals.
The Foundations Package includes:
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-Why Sex Ed?
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-Facilitating Health Education
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-Sex Ed 101
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-Responding to Questions
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-Foundational Principles: Values-Neutral Facilitation
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-Foundational Principles: Trauma-Informed Facilitation
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-Foundational Principles: Learner-Centered Facilitation
Pricing: Bundle: $300 | Individual Courses: $60 each
Why Choose the Foundations Package:
Strengthen your skills at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and scale training across your team, school, or community. Courses also offer continuing education credits (CHES, CHW-Uncertified, SW, etc.).
Special Offer:
As part of the Texas is Ready community, you’re eligible for $10 off any module through September 30, 2025. Use code LAUNCH10 when registering.
You can also explore our free module, SHACs 101, to learn more about building and running SHACs. Stay tuned for new courses, and if there’s a specific topic you’d like training on, let us know.
Questions or suggestions? Email
[email protected].
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Call for Papers: Healthy Futures of Texas
Annual Symposium
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Now in its 15th year, the HFTX Annual Symposium brings together professionals from across Texas to share expertise, connect with peers, and explore best practices in adolescent and women’s sexual and reproductive health.
Symposium Details:
- -In-person: April 27–29, 2026, Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
- -Virtual: One-day online programming, April 30, 2026
We’re accepting submissions for presentations, panels, workshops, lightning talks, and poster sessions. Topics of interest include sexuality education, youth development, teen pregnancy prevention, research and innovation, professional development, and more.
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025
For questions or more information, contact Melanie Chasteen at
[email protected]..
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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:
2816 Swiss Ave
Dallas, Texas 75204
Austin Office:
314 E Highland Mall Blvd. #402
Austin, Texas 78752
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