- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Make a Choice
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Make a Choice
Make a Choice is a series of teacher-led lessons aimed at helping students make healthy and well-informed choices.
These lessons are easy to implement and engage students in thoughtful discussions and reflections about the choices they make in their day-to-day lives.
Make a Choice Secondary Educators Interest Survey
(Please note: If you have already attended a Make a Choice Training you do not need to attend again)
Make a Choice Elementary Educator Training Opportunity
Wednesday September 13 2023
3:30pm to 4:30pm via Zoom
or
Thursday September 14 2023
4pm to 5pm via Zoom
(Please note: Due to limited space, please only attend one Make a Choice Training)
Unavailable for these trainings, but still interested? Complete this Interest Form to get more updates!
For more information, please e-mail: humanrelations@lausd.net.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What grade levels would this be appropriate for?
A. Secondary Lessons are available now and are appropriate for all secondary students. The lessons were created to be adaptable by the educators for their students. Elementary Lessons are coming! Stay tuned.
Q: Is there a parent version?
A. Student Health & Human Services is working diligently to create a parent workshop series. In the meantime, the Family Academy Webinar from September can be viewed here.
Q: Do the lessons need to be taught in order?
A. The lessons can be taught in any order based on the needs of your class/students.
Q: Do we have to teach all of the lessons?
A. Each lesson has value but educators may pick which lessons they would like to share.
Q: Who can teach these lessons?
A. These lessons have been created to be facilitated by any certificated staff (teachers, counselors, PSWs, PSAs, psychologists, etc.). It's recommended that at least one of the facilitators be on the campus three or more days per week in the event that a student may wish to follow up with that staff.Q: What do I do if the YouTube videos aren't working?
A. Make sure you are logged into YouTube using your LAUSD SSO. E-Mail humanrelations@lausd.org for more support.
Q: Where can I get more support?
A. Please download this flyer and join us for Make a Choice Office Hours for additional support. Or E-Mail us at humanrelations@lausd.org.Q: I have ideas about supplemental materials or additional lessons, who should I contact?
A. We are currently in the process of enlisting a Professional Leadership Group (PLG) to support the creation of additional materials. If this is something that interests you, please complete this form, or e-mail humanrelations@lausd.org. -
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Email: judy.chiasson@lausd.net
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 241-0754
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