Name: The CDC's Dating Matters Curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades
Start: 2026-05-05T14:30:00-0500
End: 2026-05-05T15:30:00-0500

The CDC's Dating Matters Curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades

Tuesday May 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Jesse Fell Room A

Dating Matters is a prevention model developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop teen dating violence before it starts. It includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, and schools. Dating Matters focuses on teaching 11–14 year-olds healthy relationship skills early and reducing risky behaviors, like substance use and sexual risk-taking.

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John Monaco

Member of the Board of Directors, Domestic Violence Outreach

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Why do students need prevention education? Why is the CDC's Dating Matters Curriculum so important to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students?
How do you implement the curriculum? Can my school do it... Read More →

Tuesday May 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Jesse Fell Room A

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ISBE School Wellness Conference

John Monaco

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John Monaco

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