“Promising” Initial Evaluation
- 85% of students rated it “Great” or “Good”
- Every item IMPROVED from Pre-Test to Post-Test
- Most improved was: ”Teens would be better off if they said ‘no’ to sex.”
- Easy to use
- Interactive
- Developed using a BDI Logic Model
- Meets Dr. Douglas Kirby’s “17 Characteristics of Effective Programs”
Approved and used in Texas School Districts, including
- San Antonio School District
- Northeast (San Antonio) Independent School District
- Hays Consolidated School District
- Austin Independent School District
- Alief Independent School District
- Lufkin Independent School District
- Brackett Independent School District
- Edcouch Elsa High School
Used in many community agencies
Feedback from Teachers & Facilitators:
- “It’s honestly been so engaging and fantastic.”
- “It’s really kid-friendly. They understand it. It’s not dumbed down or too technical.”
- “They feel more empowered from the information about contraception, healthy relationships, and STI’s.”
- “…they also are probably better equipped to be in healthy relationships…”
- “It does not use ‘scare tactics’; it utilizes a ‘positive take’ on sexuality.”
- “I would definitely teach BIG DECISIONS again.”
