Puberty Education for Washington Schools
Washington schools can review Puberty: The Wonder Years with unusually strong state-level evidence. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s 2022 review scored PWY highest among the 12 curricula reviewed. PWY supports grades 4-6 educators with ready-to-use lessons, teacher guidance, family engagement tools, and online training.
Page last updated: August 24, 2026. State requirements can change, so confirm current rules with your state education agency.
Resources reviewed August 24, 2026. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with OSPI and your district.
Washington Review Evidence and Requirements Resources
Use the official OSPI review and PWY’s existing Washington documents together. They give review teams both independent state evidence and a curriculum-specific requirements comparison.
Official OSPI Review
OSPI’s official document records its 2022 review, which scored PWY highest among the 12 curricula reviewed.
Washington Requirements Comparison
PWY’s existing requirements document summarizes how the curriculum was reviewed against Washington expectations.
Instructional Materials Review Report
The existing Washington comprehensive sexual health education instructional materials review report provides added review detail.
How PWY Supports Washington Educators
Skills-Based Instruction
The four-step model moves from explanation and modeling to practice, feedback, and application.
Question Box Methodology
Every student can submit a question or comment after each lesson, and teachers have time and model Q&As to prepare a thoughtful response.
Trauma-Informed Design
Teacher Tips, content warnings, exit options, and a no-shame approach support safer classroom implementation.
Home-School Partnership
Family Activity Sheets, Family Partnership Flyers, parent letters, notification materials, and curriculum outlines support transparency.
A Practical Review Path for Washington Schools
- Share the official OSPI review and Washington requirements documents with your review team.
- Try the free 5th grade lesson to review the lesson structure and teacher support.
- Request a complete preview for your school or district team.
- Confirm current OSPI and district requirements before adoption.
Washington Puberty Education FAQ
Did Washington OSPI review Puberty: The Wonder Years?
Yes. OSPI’s 2022 review scored PWY highest among the 12 curricula reviewed. The official OSPI document is linked on this page.
Where can I review how PWY addresses Washington requirements?
Use the PWY Washington requirements comparison and the comprehensive sexual health education instructional materials review report linked above.
Which grade levels does PWY serve?
Puberty: The Wonder Years is a sequenced puberty education curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6.
How does PWY help teachers prepare for student questions?
The Question Box methodology gives teachers time to review questions between lessons, and curriculum appendices include more than 30 model questions and answers.
What family engagement resources are included?
PWY includes Family Activity Sheets, Family Partnership Flyers, parent letters, notification materials, curriculum outlines, and family resources in English and Spanish.
Source and verification note: Washington-specific statements and links on this page come from the official OSPI review and PWY’s existing Washington review materials. Requirements can change, and local implementation can vary. Confirm current guidance with OSPI and your district. You can also review the puberty curriculum directory for all states.