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Teen Pregnancy. Krista Schick Counseling 511 February 19, 2009. Teen Pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is a continuing issue that affects many teenagers and their families. Teen pregnancy is 100% preventable. Teens need to be educated about: topics of sexuality ways to prevent pregnancy
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TeenPregnancy Krista SchickCounseling 511February 19, 2009
Teen Pregnancy • Teen pregnancy is a continuing issue that affects many teenagers and their families. • Teen pregnancy is 100% preventable. • Teens need to be educated about: • topics of sexuality • ways to prevent pregnancy • resources to contact when pregnant
What can we do as professionals? • Be aware of teen pregnancy and the issues surrounding teen pregnancy. • Be knowledgeable of the facts about teen pregnancy. • Be non-judgmental and supportive toward students who may be experiencing teen pregnancy. • Provide information and resources to other school professionals, students and families.
Where can you find information and resources on teen pregnancy? In this power point presentation!
Where did I find information and resources on teen pregnancy? • The Internet • All resources and information were researched through the search engines Google and Dogpile. • Over 20 websites were found pertaining to the topic of teen pregnancy.
What types of websites were found? • A variety of websites were found including: • Commercial • Professional • Organizations • School (K-12) • Government
Who are the websites intended for? • School Counselors • Administrators • Teachers • Students • Families
How do you know if the websites are satisfactory? • The websites have been organized in my internet address book and ranked by: • Content Scope • Content Quality • Ease of Use • External Links Valued • Overall Rating
What are my top 3 websites? • Teenwire • The website directly services teens and is a great resource for our students. • SexEd Library • The website provides lesson plans on teen pregnancy as well as other relating topics. • Advocates for Youth • The website provides lesson plans and programs on the prevention of teen pregnancy.
Where can you find more information about the websites? • My Internet Excerpt file includes more information, giving you a better understanding of each website. • Please visit my website for my information about teen pregnancy as well as view my internet address book and internet excerpt file.