About Us

In 1985, the Los Angeles Board of Education approved the development of programs to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Since 1987, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided funds to develop age-appropriate lessons for students, to train teachers in strategies for preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases that may be transmitted sexually (STDs), and for the prevention of teenage pregnancy.

Project Goals

  • Improve the quality of HIV/AIDS instruction within comprehensive health education program in the District's secondary schools.
  • Collaborate with community organizations on HIVAIDS.
  • Develop and implement a parent education program.
  • Monitor health education programs and health behaviors that put youth at risk FOR HIV infection.
  • Develop and maintain a Web site, which keeps parents and teachers informed of the Unit's efforts.
  • Maintain and strengthen the Unit Advisory Panel and ensure that it represents the District's diverse population.

A Team Approach

The Los Angeles Unified School District's HIV/AIDS Prevention Project has quite a diverse Materials Review Panel which meets quarterly to advise staff on project efforts. The Panel is composed of the following teachers, community representatives, students, and parents; Glenda Bensussen of the 31st District PTA; Ric Loya of the LAUSD AIDS Prevention Project; Steve Martinez from Health Risk Association's Project Connect ; Linda Ward Russell of the LAUSD Pregnancy & Parenting Teen Program; Rev. Cathy Cooper-Ledesma of the California council of Churches; Enrique Robles, health teacher at Garfield High School, Ray Fernandez, AIDS Project Los Angeles; Betsy Swanson Hollinger, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services; Beth Kremer, Elementary School Health Advise; Miguel Martinez, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles; Ernesto Hinojos, Office of AIDS Policy and Prevention, County of Los Angeles Health Department; Jeff Bailey, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center; Dr. Judith Reiter, Medical Services, Los Angles Unified School District,LAUSD; Monica Garcia, Chief of Staff, Board President Jose Huizar's Office; Eldyne Gray, Planned Parenthood; Tory Toyama, Wilmington Middle School; Eddie Martinez, The Wall Project; Doug Pieschel, Hollywood High School; Sapna Mysoor, Office of AIDS Policy and Prevention; Sarah Bradshaw, Board Member David Tokofsky's Office; Jacqueline Orozco, Board of Education President Jose Huizar's Office; Sue Rue, LAUSD Nursing; Susan LaCombe, CDC Asthma Grant, LAUSD; Greg Alvarado, Southeast Family Center; and Felipe Hernandez, HIV/AIDS Prevention Unit.

333 South Beaudry, 29th Floor,  Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:  (213) 241-3520    Fax: (213) 241-6957 E-mail Ric Loya: ric.loya@lausd.net

HIV/AIDS Prevention Unit Web Site: http://aidspreventionlausd.com/

This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such materials, please exit this Web site immediately.

Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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