This article describes the efforts of three universities to revise their health education curricula based on the Role Delineation Project Curriculum Framework. The framework is being used to: (1) assess health educators; (2) determine the competence of health majors; and (3) plan and restructure graduate education. (Author/MT)

An overview of the articles appearing in this issue of "The Journal of School Health" is presented. (JD)

A curriculum designed to promote fire prevention and safety methods for both parents and teachers is described. Ways to help prevent fires are listed and sample curriculum objectives are given. (JN)

This position paper recommends that schools include instruction about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome as part of a comprehensive health education program for grades K-12. State departments of education and public health agencies are urged to assist schools in this process. (JD)

In European countries, schools are spending increasing amounts of time on academic subjects, while less time is devoted to social and health education. School health services, strategies for curriculum change, and professional preparation of teachers are discussed in light of this situation. (CJ)

A six-stage program was designed to teach students about the sexual problems of our society and to help them grow individually on three levels: general knowledge about sex; self-awareness; and social consciousness. The eight-week unit has received considerable support from parents. (FG)

The epidemic status of teenage pregnancy, venereal disease, and rape has resulted in increased responsibilities for schools in providing human sexuality education. The PRECEDE model provides an assessment of social factors and an investigation of the behavioral causes as identified by the community. (JN)

As part of a long-range project to develop an effective sex education program for young adolescents, a series of course evaluations was conducted to determine the success of a course in achieving stated educational objectives. The goal of the course was to assist the student in understanding and feeling comfortable with their current stage of…

Presents examples of appropriate intervention strategies for professionals working with school-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention among adolescents. A multidisciplinary approach is advisable because influencing adolescent sexual behavior is a complex matter. Consistent, continuous messages through multiple channels and by multiple…