Program Description

The Stages of Life Program (SOL) is an abstinence-based program that promotes teen pregnancy prevention as a key component to the completion of education. The SOL Program, operated by LAYC’s Service Corps members, organizes health education workshops, health fairs, after-school and parent-involvement activities for elementary school students.

Primary Goals

• To empower students by boosting their self- esteem, making them more aware of their choices, and how to change their surroundings by showing a positive attitude and voicing their beliefs
• To employ effective means of preventing pregnancy and establishing comprehensive and integrated approaches to the delivery of services to students and their families

Objectives

• Provide abstinence and self-esteem workshops to 5th through 8th grade students
• Implement a holistic approach to adolescent pregnancy prevention in the elementary schools utilizing social skill enhancement programs during and after school
• Educate parents and guardians, focusing on adolescent development, including communication, sexuality, and inter- generational conflict resolution
• Increase the public awareness of community residents by implementing a public health awareness campaign
• Improve the academic achievement for elementary school students through self- realization and goal setting lessons

Trainings

• Health Education curriculum
• Lesson Plan Techniques
• Classroom Management methods
• Sexuality and Diversity Sensitivity
• Community Organizing
• Time Management skills

Student Development

• Acquire positive information about health and wellness
• Identify appropriate attitudes and behavior
• Develop communication skills to aid in conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Attain a healthy understanding of sexual decision-making and abstinence

Programs

• Health Education In-School Workshops
• After-School enrichment activities
• Family Open Houses
• Parent/Teacher/Student Focus Groups
• Health Fair
• Public Service Announcement

Contact Information

Mirna Turcios
1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel 202.319.2806
Fax 202.462.5696
mirna@layc-dc.org