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FLASH

Sexual health education curriculum

Self-paced asynchronous FLASH teacher training available!

  • Visit https://flash.braincert.com to purchase self-paced teacher training to get ready to teach FLASH.
  • Can be used by individual teachers or viewed as a group screening.
  • The training contains four self-paced modules:
    • FLASH Overview
    • FLASH Key Concepts
    • FLASH Values Question Protocol
    • Answering Difficult Questions in a FLASH Unit

Ordering FLASH

  • All grade levels of FLASH are available in print and online formats. Print and online versions offer the same content.
  • Orders for hard copies, or for middle or high school digital licenses, can be placed on an online platform.
  • Middle School and High School FLASH are available online by purchasing a one-year license. MS and HS FLASH digital licenses allow for printing of student handouts only. The lesson plan itself cannot be printed and no portion can be downloaded.
  • Elementary and Special Ed FLASH lessons are available online for free and can be printed in their entirety.
  • Teachers in King County can access FLASH online for free! Just send an email to FLASH@kingcounty.gov requesting access. Please provide your name, email address, and the name of your school and school district in the email

About FLASH

  • About the FLASH curriculum
    More information about this sexual health education curriculum.

  • Family communication materials
    FLASH introduction letter and family homework assignments available in multiple languages.

  • Training for teachers: How to setup FLASH for your school district
    Training is not required to use FLASH, however training improves comfort, confidence and effectiveness in delivering the curriculum.

  • Preview materials for Middle School and High School FLASH
    FLASH overview, lesson summaries, learning objectives, and classroom activities.

  • Where is FLASH being used?
    FLASH is used in every region of the country, in a wide variety of communities – urban, suburban and rural. Since 2015, purchases have been made in 44 states. Individuals are not asked to register their use of FLASH, and as such we cannot provide reliable data about exactly who is using FLASH across the United States or internationally, or which lessons districts are choosing to implement. The best way to find out what sexual health education curriculum is being used by your local school district is to be in touch with them directly.

FLASH Lesson Plans

Additional resources