have either been recently brought to our attention or were newly released.
Inclusion of resources in this section does not constitute an endorsement
from the NEA or the NEA HIN. Educators should review the materials to determine
their suitability in classroom settings.
Safe
Schools: Making Schools Safe for Gay and Lesbian Students
This 28 minute video from the Massachusetts Department of Education, in
conjunction with the Governor’s Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth, provides
an introduction to the Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students
at the Department of Education and its purpose, goals and activities since
its 1993 inception. The video is free to all Massachusetts schools and in-state
residents. Out of state residents must send a blank, 30 minute VHS T-120
videocassette with their order. For more information or to order, write
or call: Safe Schools Program, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148; phone
(617) 388-3300 ext. 409.
The
Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH)
This program was developed with grants from the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute and is the largest school-based health promotion study ever
done. Materials target grades 3-5 and involve physical education, the classroom,
the home, and the school cafeteria. The materials include CATCH Physical
Education, Heart Health Classroom Curricula For Grades 3, 4, and 5, and
Eat Smart School Cafeteria Program Guide. For more information and a CATCH
order form, contact: NHLBI Information Center, P. O. Box 30105, Bethesda,
MD 20824-1050; fax (301) 251-1223; [email protected].
Viviremos!
On The Road to Healthy Living
This bilingual curriculum on HIV/AIDS prevention is specifically designed
for Latino migrant students in grades 6 to 12. Produced by Villarreal Analytical
Management and Organization Services (Vamos) and National Coalition of Advocates
for Students (NCAS), Viviremos states three goals: provide education about
HIV that is culturally and linguistically specific to migrant students;
encourage farmworker teens to delay sexual intercourse; and, ensure that
sexually active teens use condoms consistently and correctly. The cost is
$19.95. To order, contact: National Coalition of Advocates for Students,
100 Boylston Street, Suite 737, Boston, MA 02116; phone (617) 357-8507.
Lights,
Camera, Prevention
The Youth Performing Arts Institute for HIV/AIDS Prevention makes its debut
August 7-10, 1997. It will explore and develop the pivotal role the performing
arts play in giving youth the messages and that are intended to prevent
the spread of HIV infection. Performing artists in theater, music, television,
dance (youth and adult), design artists, and HIV/AIDS experts are coming
together to share their talent and knowledge. For more information, contact:
Youth Performing Arts Institute, 21243 Ventura Blvd., Suite 224, Woodland
Hills, CA 91364; phone (800) 853-7867; fax (818) 887-3524; e-mail [email protected].
