Join us for an engaging session discussing the Sexuality Education and Substance Use Open Educational Resources (OER) from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and how they support educators in meeting Oregon’s Health Education Standards.
Presenters Sasha Grenier (ODE Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment) and Alanna Russell (ODE Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) will provide an overview of both OER collections, highlighting how the lessons are designed to be flexible, standards-aligned, and educator-friendly. Participants will learn how the resources support inclusive, age- and developmentally- appropriate instruction and reduce barriers to high-quality health education across diverse learning environments. We’ll also walk through the lesson development process and share how educators learn about and access these resources. Finally, the session will focus on considerations for adaptation and equitable access, including strategies for tailoring content to local contexts, supporting diverse learners, and ensuring materials are accessible for students with varying needs and experiences.
Practicing K-12 educator Susannah Lightbourne-Maynard will also be present to discuss her experience using these ODE OER resources.
Participants will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the Sex Ed and Substance Use OER collections
- Insight into how the lessons were developed and aligned to standards
- Practical guidance for adapting lessons to support equity and local needs
This webinar takes place from 3-4 Pacific time, March 5, 2026.
The session will be recorded and captioned to share later.
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About the Presenters
Alanna Russell (she/her) is the Substance Use Prevention Education Coordinator at ODE. Prior to joining ODE, she worked as a school nurse in Oregon for five years, most recently working in Sheridan School District as the School Health Services Coordinator. During her time as a school nurse, Alanna became passionate about youth substance use prevention and completed a Master’s of Nursing in Population Health with a focus on school-based substance use interventions. Alanna moved to Oregon from Southern California six years ago and likes to spend her free time exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dogs. She also enjoys yoga, gardening, and volunteering at a local dog rescue.
Sasha Grenier (she/her) is the Sexuality Education Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education. In this role, Sasha supports school districts to provide comprehensive sexuality education, menstrual dignity programming, child abuse prevention education, and pregnant and parenting student supports. Before working at ODE, Sasha taught health education and sexuality education at the secondary and post-secondary level, facilitated education programs with sexual and reproductive health providers internationally, and worked as a maternal mental health researcher. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health, Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Religion, and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She is originally from Miami, Florida, and now lives in Milwaukie, Oregon.
