Puberty Education for Indiana Schools
Navigate Indiana’s health education requirements with confidence. Puberty: The Wonder Years provides grade 4-6 educators with scripted lesson plans, family engagement tools, and online training, all aligned to national health education standards.
Indiana Health Education Requirements for Grades 4-6
- Sex education is not mandated statewide in Indiana. Districts determine whether and how to offer it.
- HIV/AIDS education is required.
- Instruction must stress abstinence as the preferred behavior for unmarried persons of school age.
- Consent education is required as part of health or sex education instruction.
Key Indiana Resources
Indiana Academic Standards: Health and Wellness
Official state health education standards and frameworks
State-level sex education policy overview from SIECUS
Guttmacher Institute: Sex and HIV Education
National sex education policy data including Indiana
Indiana Department of Education
State education agency resources and guidance
How Puberty: The Wonder Years Supports Indiana Health Education
PWY covers the core health education topics addressed in the Indiana Academic Standards: Health and Wellness, including human growth and development, healthy relationships, and personal safety. PWY is verified against the National Sex Education Standards (NSES, 2nd edition) and the National Health Education Standards (NHES), which Indiana districts commonly use as evaluation frameworks.
Family Engagement Tools
Indiana requires parental consent for health education instruction. PWY includes Family Activity Sheets, parent preview materials, and a dedicated parent resources website, all in English and Spanish.
Adaptable Lesson Structure
Indiana districts select their own health education curriculum. PWY’s modular design lets schools choose which lessons and Add-On Lessons match their community’s needs and state requirements.
Teacher Scripts and Training
PWY provides word-for-word teacher scripts and online training so educators can teach with confidence, even on sensitive topics.
NSES + NHES Alignment
PWY is verified against national standards that Indiana districts use to evaluate curriculum quality.
National Sex Education Standards Alignment | National Health Education Standards Alignment
Bring PWY to Your Indiana District
Try a free 5th grade lesson with your class.
Request a 60-day curriculum preview for your review team.
Present PWY to your district’s curriculum review committee.
PWY provides administrator guides and curriculum outlines to support the adoption process. Indiana districts may reference the state-approved materials list.
Get your school board’s approval and purchase.
Expertly Designed by a Certified Sexuality Educator
Crafted by Wendy Sellers, Certified Sexuality Educator (CES), Curriculum Designer, and Registered Nurse (RN), Puberty: The Wonder Years breaks the silence and stigma around puberty, providing trusted guidance for students, parents, and educators alike.
What Educators Are Saying
“Puberty: The Wonder Years doesn’t just stick to puberty, it also includes lessons on topics that I think are necessary such as bullying, and social-emotional components. There’s also a lot of scripting for really good conversation and prompts for the teachers.”
Tim Kordic, Project Manager, Sexual Health & HIV Prevention, Los Angeles Unified School District
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Indiana Puberty Education FAQ
Does Indiana require puberty education?
Indiana mandates HIV/AIDS education but does not require comprehensive sex education statewide. Health education, including puberty-related topics, is addressed through the Indiana Academic Standards: Health and Wellness. Districts determine the scope of instruction beyond state requirements.
Do I need parental consent to teach puberty education in Indiana?
Indiana requires written parental consent (opt-in) before students participate in sex education or human sexuality instruction. Parents must be informed about the content and have the right to review materials.
How do I get PWY approved for my Indiana school?
In Indiana, health education curriculum may be reviewed at the state level, but final adoption decisions are typically made by local school boards. Present PWY to your district’s curriculum review committee, gain principal and superintendent support, and seek school board approval at a public meeting.
Does PWY align with Indiana standards?
PWY covers the health education topics addressed in the Indiana Academic Standards: Health and Wellness. A formal standards crosswalk for Indiana is in development. PWY is verified against the National Sex Education Standards (NSES, 2nd edition) and the National Health Education Standards (NHES), which districts commonly reference when evaluating curriculum quality.
Is PWY available in Spanish?
PWY’s family engagement resources, including Family Activity Sheets, Family Partnership Flyers, parent letters, and the parent resources website, are available in both English and Spanish.