Strengthening Secondary Health Education: Skills-Based Strategies and Free Resources

Empower your secondary students with the skills they need to lead healthy, informed lives. This interactive session is designed for educators who teach health education at the middle and high school levels. Participants will explore the foundations of skills-based health education and build capacity to deliver instruction that goes beyond content memorization to focus on real-life application. The session includes a hands-on lesson demonstration that models effective teaching strategies for essential health skills such as decision-making, communication, and goal setting. Presenters will also share a variety of free, standards-aligned resources to support planning, instruction, and assessment in health education. Whether you're new to teaching health or looking to strengthen your current practice, you’ll leave with practical tools, ideas, and confidence to deliver engaging and effective health instruction.