I am a Peer

Health Educator

Berkeley High School’s SHIFT program presents:

April 2, 2011

Welcome! Shake hands and write down the names of three

people in the room. Once you have done this please take a seat. Don’t lose your card!

Sexual

Health

Information

From

Teens

So… What is

PEER EDUCATION?

• Peer to peer teaching,that educates both the students listening ANDthe students presenting.

Why peer HEALTH education?

• Talking about sex is awkward!

• The cool factor

• As students of the same school we are accessible, relatableresources

BERKELEY HIGH HEALTH CENTER: HOME BASE

•City of Berkeley- Public Health Department •Established in 1991

Services: •First Aid Services •Mental Health Counseling•Sexual Health Services (Condoms/ Contraception, Birth Control, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy Tests and STI checks)

•Youth Development Programs

How did we get HERE?

•Peer education is an integral part of the Health Center

•Started in 1991

•Funding shapes topics addressed

•HIV education, Injury Prevention, STI Education

•Built into Health Center

So… What does SHIFT do?

•BHS classroom presentations

•Outreach

•Youth voice for the Health Center

SHIFT Classroom Presentations

• Interactive BHS classroom presentations•Two person dynamic•Grade specific curriculum

9th grade10th -12th grade

•Non-assuming & question based•Student Designed

The question: How do teens effectivelyteach other teens?The key: Classroom CONTROL

• Respectful classroom management

• Creating a supportive environment• respecting students of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and sexual histories.

•Rolling with the punches

How do we OUTREACH?• Self recruiting

• Good reputation among teachers

• SHIFT LOCKER and the schoolpaper The Jacket

• Participation in school health fairs

• Flyering

• Bulletin Announcements •Health Education Appointments

What makes the program a SUCCESS!

• Youth Development vs. Peer Education model• Bridges needs of School and Health Center

• High retention rate •Competitive Interview Process•Paid•Class Credit •Trainings/ Conferences•Retreats

Highly Motivated

CHALLENGES: we all have them

• Getting teachers to sign up forpresentations

• Funding

• School policies

• Liabilities

Rising voices for healthy choices

SHIFT