HIV EDUCATION IN-SERVICE PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL - A MODEL FROM THE UNITED-STATES

This paper reflects on the importance of equipping the world's youth w ith the necessary information and skills to reduce the risk of HIV inf ection. Schools are encouraged to meet the challenge of providing HIV education for young people. To accomplish this educational goal, schoo l personnel need adequate and appropriate in-service training. A model is provided from the United States for planning and implementing an H IV in-service program for school personnel. A university is used as a regional site where HIV in-service training is carried out through the co-operation of local school administrators, health agency representa tives, and health education faculty. Several means of evaluation are d escribed, including the formulation of a school action plan for HIV ed ucation.