Welcome to C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense and CLASS Publications! C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense is a physical education curriculum designed for physical education teachers and classroom teachers to promote safety education to elementary students and to incorporate within their existing curriculum. C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense provides children with: Self-Confidence Conflict Resolution Verbal and physical self-defense approaches C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense provides teachers with: Step by step lesson plans Easy to follow formats Problem solving/Role playing techniques Self-Defense techniques National Physical Education Standards As a member of AAHPERD, NAGWS and NASPE for over 25 years, Janet takes pride in keeping with a quality physical education curriculum and supporting the National Standards in both the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program and in her physical education classes. C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense incorporates the National Physical Education Standards within its entire curriculum, keeping in mind that physical activity, skills, knowledge of the benefits of physical activity, and the values of physical activity are continuously offered throughout the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program. The following NASPE Standards are identified within the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program: Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity. Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. California Teachers! This program meets California State Standards for ALL physical education grade levels: elementary, middle school, and high school! Click here to get the list of standards for each grade level. Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL WEB ONLY SPECIAL! Get $5 OFF every book and DVD or $8 off an education set! WEB SPECIAL OFFER good through October 15th ONLY! Discounts shown on the Products page TEACHERS! IT'S HERE! The NEW C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense Curriculum for Middle School and High School Teens ARE THEY SAFE? - C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense Curriculum For Grades 7-12 This secondary physical education curriculum for Middle School and High School students is specifically designed for teenagers 14-18 years old concerning situations faced by this age group in today's society. Topics include: Peer Pressure, Shakedowns, Harassment, Approached by Strangers, Being Followed, Road Rage, Internet Safety, Cyber Bullying and step-by-step Physical Techniques appropriate for this age group. The step-by-step lesson plans guide the teacher through each lesson, and includes discussion questions, student involvement, problem solving and role-playing. Each lesson will give the student a new outlook for being proactive, safe, and defending themselves, by viewing, discussing, analyzing and practicing the various skills and techniques taught during each lesson. Teach your students self-confidence through conflict resolution, verbal and physical self-defense approaches, and easy to follow lesson formats. Empower your students with the skills and techniques necessary to defend themselves from attackers. This curriculum complies with the NASPE physical education standards and the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools. Book Publicists of Southern California 2007 IRWIN Award Winner! Industry Recognition of Writers In the News I Need to be SAFE: I'm Worth It! How to Protect Your Child from Danger Written for kids, endorsed by parents! Saving children's lives! C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense in the News! Glendale News-Press, November 3, 2007 News Videos ABC7 New Los Angeles - February 9, 2004 Univision 34 Los Angeles - KMEX - July 20, 2006 IRWIN Awards Interview - October 18, 2007 UPCOMING EVENTS! LA Times/UCLA Festival of Books April 26 and 27, 2008. View my special invitation here LA Times/UCLA Festival of Books Fair Invitation Janet will be signing her Award-Winning book "I Need to be SAFE: I'm Worth It!" at the PMA Academic Publishers' Booth #928 in the children's section of the festival. Fair discounts on all C.L.A.S.S. products will be available both days. C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense Teacher Instructional materials will also be available, including the new TEEN SAFETY Curriculum! Janet will be joined by fellow educator authors Carol J. Amato, Edie Glaser, and Joan Horvath during this fabulous event! For more information about the festival go to their web site here: Los Angeles Times FESTIVAL OF BOOKS "I Need to be SAFE: I'm Worth It!" will be on display at the SMALL PRESS BOOTH #5740 (Book Publicists of Southern California) 2008 BOOK EXPO AMERICA MAY 29 - JUNE 1, 2008 Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA The 35th Annual Elementary Physical Education Workshop Sunday August 3rd to Friday August 8th CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Janet will be presenting her C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense programs to teachers during this week. All teacher instructional materials and Janet's award-winning book "I Need to be SAFE: I'm Worth It!" will be available for purchase during the vendor's sale on Friday, August 8, 2008. For more information about the Elementary Physical Education Workshop 2008, please visit: 2008 Elementary Physical Education Workshop Web Site Mission Statement C.L.A.S.S. is dedicated to providing teachers and students with self-defense techniques that work, and for students to develop inner strength and self-confidence to enable them to be safe in today's society. C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense P.O. Box 56022 Sherman Oaks,CA 91413-1022 818-990-9909 Email Us Support freedom Copyright© 2008