OUR WHOLE LIVES - OWL

GOAL

To provide accurate information and Unitarian Universalist values for children, youth, adults, and families with sexuality education curricula for grades: K-l, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and adults. 

PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS

​Those who choose to take OWL are making some simple commitments:
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• At least one parent/guardian will attend the orientation meeting to better understand the program

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• The participant will attend all of the scheduled sessions and be on time

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• The participants and parents will abide by the rules of the group concerning confidentiality and respect

The facilitators will be available to discuss the program during the duration of the sessions, while respecting the confidentiality of the participants.

To register complete & submit the registration form and mail with a $25 check deposit (see the "Forms" section).

The balance for the program of $125 is due at the first session.

Make checks payable to LIAC, and put OWL in the memo line. 

Responsibilities: 

• To teach the OWL curriculum to the youth registered in the program, and facilitate exercises and discussion.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to arrange session  scheduling and program promotion.
• Make an Annual Report to the LIAC Board.

Requirements for Facilitation:

• The facilitators must have received the OWL training given by UUA OWL trainers (registration fee paid by LIAC). 
• They need to have an understanding and appreciation of youth. 
• Facilitators need to be members in good standing of a LIAC congregation. 
• Some educational training or background is preferred.
• Good communication skills, self-awareness and understanding of others, sensitivity, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a positive attitude are all important attributes.
• It is important that facilitators have a social network outside their religious education responsibility in which to meet their own needs for friendship, affirmation and self-esteem.
• Facilitators need to be willing and able to seek assistance from colleagues and religious professionals when they become aware of a situation requiring expert help or intervention.
• A driver’s license is required.
• Sign the Code of Ethics statement and follow procedures according to the Safe Congregation material published/recommended by the UUA.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• OWL facilitators will be appointed and approved by the LIAC Board in consultation with the OWL Program Coordinator.

Time commitments:
 

• The OWL training time of a weekend (Friday 7 pm to Sunday at 3:30 pm) is required. Online training is also an option and is more time intensive than in-person training.
• The program includes one mandatory parent orientation of two hours in length.
• Jr. and Sr. High OWL will be taught in six 6-hour sessions (as the curriculum is 25 units).
• Two or more hours of preparation time (estimated) may be necessary for each session taught.

There are teams of two facilitators for the program.

The co-facilitators have completed intensive training for the OWL curricula as provided by the UU Metro District.

​Each is a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation.

Link to UUA OWL facilitator trainings: https://www.uua.org/re/owl/trainings

For more info contact Sharon Pataky, OWL Program Coordinator 

liacuu.owlcoa@gmail.com