2023 American School Health Association Professional Development Call

The American School Health Association (ASHA) invites proposals for professional development in 2023. This includes the ASHA webinar series, workshops (example), and annual conference that will consist of two events-- a virtual conference June 22 and an in-person conference at the University of Minnesota July 12-14.

We are interested in teaching and learning approaches, research and emerging issues, and programs and services related to all areas of school health. However, we are particularly interested in proposals related to health education, mental health, and school health services.

The deadline to submit is Friday, February 17th, 2023.

Submit your Proposal HERE

Trainings: Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network

Upcoming Trainings

Self-Care Basics for Prevention Staff

During safety demonstrations, flight attendants will remind you to put on your safety mask before helping others. The same applies to individuals in the substance use disorder (SUD) field. Working in the addiction field can expose professionals to additional stress and trauma, which can often lead to burnout. This session will cover key elements of self-care and action steps to take.

January 31 at 1:pm- 2:30 US/Eastern

Building Culturally Inclusive Coalitions: What Do Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Mean When We All Look the Same?

Join this collaborative series from the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and Northeast and Caribbean PTTC for a deep exploration of these issues and an opportunity to receive expert guidance around real-world challenges experienced.

February 9, 2:00-3:30pm US/Eastern

Using Logic Model in Prevention Series
- Using Logic Models in Prevention Part 1: What are Logic Models? February 21, 1:00pm-2:30am US/Eastern

This webinar will provide an introduction of the importance of strategic planning and how and why logic models are a key tool of planning. It will first summarize the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework, SAMHSA’s strategic planning process for prevention, and explain how strategic planning improves the likelihood of positive prevention outcomes. Next, the webinar will explain what logic models are and how they support strategic planning efforts. It will walk through the components of a logic model and describe the steps to creating one. The webinar will also include a group practice exercise for identifying and assembling the components of a logic model.
Register and Learn more HERE

Using Logic Model in Prevention Series
- Using Logic Models in Prevention Part 2: Developing and Using Logic Models? February 23, 1:00pm-2:30am US/Eastern

This webinar will build from part one of this series. It will first explain in more detail the process of creating a logic model and provide a practice exercise for participants to begin building their own logic models. The webinar will also walk through how to use a completed logic model, including the steps for turning a logic model into an implementation plan and evaluation plan. Lastly, the webinar will discuss other uses of logic models, such as being shared with funders and community partners. The webinar will provide a small group discussion opportunity for participants to share their experiences with logic models, barriers and challenges encountered when developing logic models, and success strategies.

Register and Learn more HERE

New, Free, Self-Paced Online Courses

The Great Lakes PTTC is pleased to announce two new paced online courses available on HealthKnowledge. (If you do not have a HealthKnowledge account already, you can sign up for free!)

What Does NOT Work in Prevention (CLICK HERE)

This course is for prevention practitioners to help them identify interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in preventing substance misuse, understand evidence-based approaches that can be used as effective alternatives to the ineffective/counterproductive strategies, and engage in strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive prevention strategies. The course consists of an interactive content module and computer quiz.

Logic Models: Mapping Your Efforts (CLICK HERE)

This course is for prevention practitioners to help them understand logic models and provide guidance for building a logic model for their prevention program. The course consists of an interactive content module and completion quiz.

Save The Dates!

Save time on your calendar for the next time we offer the SAPST and the Foundations of Prevention Intensive Training Course. These courses fill quickly. Be sure you are on the Great Lakes PTTC email list and Follow/Like the Great Lakes PTTC Facebook page to ensure you receive notification when these courses open for application.

Virtual Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) March 20, 23, 27, and 30 from 9-3 CT
Foundations in Prevention Intensive Training Course: February 6, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, March 6 and 9 from 10-11:30 CT

SAMHSA'S Suicide and Crisis Resources

SAMHSA has put together a list of resources around suicide and crisis. Here you will find information, alongside resources on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suicide prevention and mental health crisis services.

Go to the page HERE

IPRC Training Portal Highlight

The Indiana Prevention Resource Center, part of Prevention Insights, offers education and training coordination, facilitation and resources. Our training portal hosts webinars, online modules, in-person trainings and working sessions. Create your free account here.

January Training Highlight: How to Select Prevention Strategies

This online learning course will assist communities in selecting a prevention strategy to address local concerns.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize Prevention
Explain the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
Defend how to choose a strategy for prevention programming
Evaluate Levels of Change
Describe CSAP Core Strategies
Assess the Stages of Change
Interpret the Community Readiness Model
Analyze a case study

Learn more and Register HERE

Prevention Insights
1033 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405