ETR Spring 2023 Health Curricula Catalog

The Curricula You Need to Make a Difference From Teaching AIDS , the first professionally published classroom curriculum on HIV in the United States (1986) to the recent third edition of the HealthSmart comprehensive health education program for Grades K–12, ETR has been a leader in providing high-quality, science-based curricula for health education. We have developed and evaluated some of the most enduring prevention programs taught by schools and community agencies. In fact, we are the leading publisher of evidenced-based health curricula in the country today. Evidence-based programs have been scientifically evaluated and demonstrated statistically significant results from a rigorous research study of their effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Evidence informed programs have not been the subject of a formal research study, but do incorporate key characteristics research has identified in programs that have been found to be effective in changing health and risk behaviors. Our experienced ETR research, editorial and design staff help make these programs accessible, user friendly and cost effective, so schools and other agencies can replicate results. ETR curricula help educators engage students, build key skills for health literacy, promote healthy behavior outcomes, and truly make a

Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified key elements effective programs have in common. Effective programs: + Focus on clear health goals and related behavioral outcomes + Are research based and theory driven + Address individual values, attitudes, and beliefs + Address norms that support health enhancing behaviors + Focus on reinforcing protective factors + Address social pressures and influences + Build self-efficacy by addressing skills and provide opportunities for practice + Provide functional health knowledge that directly contributes to health promoting decisions + Uses strategies to personalize information and engage learners + Promote positive connections with others + Are culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate The programs ETR develops and selects to publish include these elements to help ensure they will have an impact in reducing health-related risky behaviors.

difference in the health and well-being of the youth they teach and serve.