The SEPA Program involves a longitudinal study to assess
the long term effect of educational interventions from health care
professionals on the educational and career choices of high school
students. Initially and ideally it involves a three year plan, but
the diversity of student needs creates a demand for a variety of
courses at a variety of times. In short, many students would not be
able to complete a full three year program. Therefore, a two year and
a one year model have been developed and are under trial in addition
to the original three year model. These trials require a much larger
population and Helix High School has been able to provide that
population.
Three Year
Sequence
Year 1, 10th grade, general exposure to all areas as
an overview
Year
2, 11th grade, students choose 1 of 4 group areas for
specialization
Year 3, 12th grade, students apply their skills and knowledge
to organization, administration and delivery of public health
education topics aimed at the Junior high schools and elementary
schools in the area.
Two Year Sequence
Year
1, general exposure to all areas as an overview done
through science course.
Year
2, students apply
their skills and knowledge to organization, administration and
delivery of public health education topics aimed at the Junior high
schools and elementary schools in the area.
One Year Sequence
Year
1, students apply their
skills and knowledge to organization, administration and delivery of
public health education topics aimed at the Junior high schools and
elementary schools in the area.
Page created by B. Hays and L.
Shumer, SEPA Grant, San Diego, California, Fall 2000