This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

What have we already learned and some common “traps” providers may come across in the delivery of Technology-assisted Care (TAC). This will cover a variety of issues from disconnected calls to potential missteps by clinicians in a TAC arena.

1. Identify ways to deliver quality TAC care

2. Develop ideas in regard to staff skills and needs for TAC care

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

IISUP III: A Framework for Prevention introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation, and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

This is a virtual classroom training conducted in two online sessions. Participants must complete IISUP I: Welcome to Prevention, before registering for this course.

ASAM Criteria Implementation Leader: Three-day Training Webinar June 22-24,2020, 

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

*Two-day ASAM Criteria Skill Building training is a prerequisite.

This training is learning about processes and models for assessing the field, the equipment and what needs to change to support the new model. As leaders in their communities and their programs, in addition to their clinical knowledge, Implementation Leaders are the “foot soldiers” for The ASAM Criteria implementation process. Implementation Leaders develop awareness about thoughtful planning, communication and appropriate system change strategies to drive implementation and sustainability, as well as coaching and supervising others on the Criteria.

• Each participant receives 2 hours of coaching calls post training.
• Coaching calls are available for only the six months following the last day of training. Participants will receive instructions on scheduling at the training.
• To receive the CEU’s and the certificate of completion participants must complete the 2 hours of calls within the six month time frame noted above.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

Existing structures like the ASAM Criteria determine levels of care and intensity of services, how can this structure be used as a broad framework when considering the amount, type(s) and frequency of service delivered in Technology-assisted Care (TAC). The “why”, “what’s the goal” and the “what are the activities” will be discussed.

1. Understand how to re-think intensity and type of care in a TAC model

2. Conceptualize how the “3 W’s” can be used to conceptualize a plan of care

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

Recovery capital is the internal and external resources that a person can draw upon to initiate and sustain recovery. A person’s recovery capital includes their physical health, financial assets, health insurance, problem solving capacities, self-efficacy, hopefulness, interpersonal relationships and community resources. This session will explore how providers can assess and attend to a person’s recovery capital during a time when previous resources may not be available or may look different as well as how to help connect patients with novel resources using an empowering style of education.

Objectives:

1. Understand dimensions of recovery capital

2. Learn how to assess and attend to a person’s recovery capital and how to connect patients with novel resources in an empowering style

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

The situational dynamics in regard to privacy and confidentiality are different in Technology assisted Care (TAC). The session will address the broader aspects of confidentiality and regulatory issues. Responding to emergencies will be addressed in addition to providing additional provider resources (this is the one we may want to get more information and collaborate with the state people on) on the topics.

1. Increase TAC knowledge around state and federal regulations

2. Develop resources to guide policy and procedures for TAC

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

This training will first review the essential components of evidence-based Medications in Treatment (MAT) including mention of the several available medications utilized to support recovery from opioid use disorder, how the medications are best prescribed and administered, the support structures needed in place to prescribe these medications (e.g. monitoring, frequency of visits), and what needs to be considered when using these medications in special populations. Once reviewed, this training discuss challenges and opportunities for using technology (e.g. tele-health) to deliver these evidence based treatments remotely, the pros and cons of remote care, what specific technologies are available, privacy issues, and which aspects of MAT are more or less amenable to remote delivery given existing regulations and patient safety concerns.

Objectives:

1. Review best practices for MAT and challenges to delivering these best practices using remote technology such as tele-health

2. Discuss solutions to these challenges, empowering providers to deliver these practices safely and in line with current regulations

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

Through the “Technology-assisted Care lens” we will unpack the construct of resistance to understand the separate components of readiness to change and disharmony within the therapeutic relationship. We will also explore how to listen for and identify paths toward with the people we serve.

1. Understand sustain and discord talk

2. Identify approaches to enhance engagement

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

The use of illegal ID’s to obtain alcohol and other identity-based crimes have been on the rise in recent years.  Fraudulent ID’s can be easily purchased online, many times from overseas sources.  Communities are encouraged to put in place consistent, hands-on measures to combat the use of fake ID’s. During this webinar, participants will examine the magnitude of the problem, review the varying types of fake ID’s, learn where fraudulent ID’s are sourced, learn the unintended consequences of usage, identify effective enforcement, and learn what prevention strategies can be implemented.

Peer Recovery Coach Webinar, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience: Individuals seeking to obtain a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential  

This is a 5-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Provided in a retreat-like environment, the training prepares participants by helping them to actively listen, ask really good questions, and discover and manage their own stuff.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

This webinar will cover some basic things to consider when transitioning the person served to Technology-assisted Care (TAC). The focus will include basic options for communication, rethinking “intensity of service” and the varying needs and processes for new vs. existing persons served.

1. Explore the barriers and opportunities of TAC

2. Discuss the nuances and varied needs of the person served based on their point in care

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

The type of technology we use with the people we serve is the foundation of the Technologyassisted Care (TAC). We will discuss how to take into consideration the strengths needs and preferences of the individual in relation to the type(s) of technology used for care.

1. Identify how technology choices can support or inhibit care

2. Understand how to re-conceptualize strengths and needs in a TAC model

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

ASAM Criteria Implementation Leader: Three-day Training Webinar June 1-3,2020, 

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

*Two-day ASAM Criteria Skill Building training is a prerequisite.

This training is learning about processes and models for assessing the field, the equipment and what needs to change to support the new model. As leaders in their communities and their programs, in addition to their clinical knowledge, Implementation Leaders are the “foot soldiers” for The ASAM Criteria implementation process. Implementation Leaders develop awareness about thoughtful planning, communication and appropriate system change strategies to drive implementation and sustainability, as well as coaching and supervising others on the Criteria.

• Each participant receives 2 hours of coaching calls post training.
• Coaching calls are available for only the six months following the last day of training. Participants will receive instructions on scheduling at the training.
• To receive the CEU’s and the certificate of completion participants must complete the 2 hours of calls within the six month time frame noted above.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

This session will summarize the best clinical science available. We will discuss what evidence based approaches are optimal for remote delivery with an emphasis on the practical aspect of what you can do with the person on the other end of the line.

Objectives:

1. Explore which evidence-based approaches have the best evidence for use in remote delivery

2. Offer practical skill building of how to use these skills when working with patients

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Just as symptom recurrence is common in chronic disease management, resumed use is normal in addiction treatment, particularly during challenging times. The key is to help patients get back on track quickly with a nonjudgmental restorative approach. This process is what we can use in any situation when we are struggling with staying on track.

There are four questions we can ask ourselves as we review the situation: What’s up? What’s new? What’s needed? What if?

Objectives:

1. Discuss ways to work with patients to avoid getting derailed

2. Learn how to use these questions of What’s up? What’s new? What’s needed? What if? In our work with patients if they do become derailed

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

The first order of business in working with people remotely is forming a connection and keeping it that way. We know from studies looking at therapist effects that it matters not only what treatment is offered, but how we approach the task. This session will help you develop foundational skills in resiliency that help you control our own emotions during a time that is taxing for everyone, become fully and authentically present during sessions, and finally gain perspective to bounce back from challenging interactions that drain our resiliency bank account.

Objectives:

1. Explore basics of resiliency as a way to help reduce compassion fatigue

2. Learn and practice a three-step process to prepare yourself for sessions, engage with full presence and gain perspective

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

This is a webinar.

Target Audience: Counselors, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative/Leadership Staff

There are evidence-based, learnable communication skills that make a difference in your ability to engage remotely with patients. In this session, you will learn a two-stage process of listening that allows you to capture the patient’s experience and convey that understanding back to help someone feel understood as well as learn how to formulate and ask questions that keep the interaction focused, move the conversation forward in a helpful direction, and save you valuable time in the process.

Objectives:

1. Learn and practice a two-stage process of listening

2. Learn and practice asking questions that keep the interaction focused

This webinar will be 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes of Q&A with IDHS/SUPR.

.75 CEUs will be awarded.

ISP Plans Using ASAM Criteria and Motivational Interviewing: Two-Day training webinar 5/21-5/22, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience:  Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

This application-focused workshop offers a practical approach to the ASAM Criteria and how it supports and drives individualized service planning. Participants will understand the relationship between the treatment plan and the use of The ASAM Criteria’s admission, continued stay, transfer and discharge criteria. In addition, participants will learn how to write measurable, individualized treatment plans based on the individualized needs of the client and the dimensional analysis. Behavior change principles will be discussed to enhance trainees’ understanding of how and why people change and explore ways in which the client’s stage of change impacts and drives a person-centered service plan. Participants’ abilities to develop individualized service planning will be strengthened through core motivational interviewing skills as a way to have better conversations about individualized needs and increase client readiness for and engagement in treatment.

• While there is no prerequisite for this training, participants are expected to have a solid foundation and understanding of the ASAM Criteria.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This is a webinar.

The webinar is designed to review the elements of the TNQ. However, it is also an excellent tool for anyone who wants to do a brief assessment of the needs of the patient for referral and can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

This is a webinar.

Dr. Brian Williams of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will present an overview of vaping, including basic facts of vaping and how it works, the harm it causes, and current national youth vaping stats and trends. Jake Levinson will share Illinois-specific data regarding vaping use among youth – taken from the 2018 Illinois Youth Survey.

ASAM Criteria Implementation Leader: Three-day Training Webinar May 11-13,2020, 

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

*Two-day ASAM Criteria Skill Building training is a prerequisite.

This training is learning about processes and models for assessing the field, the equipment and what needs to change to support the new model. As leaders in their communities and their programs, in addition to their clinical knowledge, Implementation Leaders are the “foot soldiers” for The ASAM Criteria implementation process. Implementation Leaders develop awareness about thoughtful planning, communication and appropriate system change strategies to drive implementation and sustainability, as well as coaching and supervising others on the Criteria.

• Each participant receives 2 hours of coaching calls post training.
• Coaching calls are available for only the six months following the last day of training. Participants will receive instructions on scheduling at the training.
• To receive the CEU’s and the certificate of completion participants must complete the 2 hours of calls within the six month time frame noted above.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

ASAM 2-day Skill Building Webinar May 7-8, 2020, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience:  Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

This two-day, application-focused training provides participants with an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the Criteria, including clinically– driven services, biopsychosocial assessment, the six dimensions, continued stay and transfer/discharge criteria. Incorporating the use of the new edition of The ASAM Criteria book, participants have opportunities for skill practice at every stage of the treatment process: assessment, engagement, treatment planning, continuing care and transfer or discharge.

All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Co-occurring Disorders Program Assessment: One-day workshop, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

This online, interactive training session provides an overview of how to evaluate a program’s capability to serve clients with co-occurring disorders. Sessions will be offered on four separate dates to provide participants scheduling options that may best fit their agency needs. 

Administrators and clinical leadership will learn how to:

1. Utilize resources available to assess adherence to identified benchmarks in integrated care
2. Involve key stakeholders in the process of evaluating co-occurring capability
3. Identify elements of the Co-occurring Disorders Program designed to address integration

Co-occurring Disorders Program Assessment: One-day workshop, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

This online, interactive training session provides an overview of how to evaluate a program’s capability to serve clients with co-occurring disorders. Sessions will be offered on four separate dates to provide participants scheduling options that may best fit their agency needs. 

Administrators and clinical leadership will learn how to:

1. Utilize resources available to assess adherence to identified benchmarks in integrated care
2. Involve key stakeholders in the process of evaluating co-occurring capability
3. Identify elements of the Co-occurring Disorders Program designed to address integration

Co-occurring Disorders Program Assessment: One-day workshop, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

This online, interactive training session provides an overview of how to evaluate a program’s capability to serve clients with co-occurring disorders. Sessions will be offered on four separate dates to provide participants scheduling options that may best fit their agency needs. 

Administrators and clinical leadership will learn how to:

1. Utilize resources available to assess adherence to identified benchmarks in integrated care
2. Involve key stakeholders in the process of evaluating co-occurring capability
3. Identify elements of the Co-occurring Disorders Program designed to address integration

Co-occurring Disorders Program Assessment: One-day workshop, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

This online, interactive training session provides an overview of how to evaluate a program’s capability to serve clients with co-occurring disorders. Sessions will be offered on four separate dates to provide participants scheduling options that may best fit their agency needs. 

Administrators and clinical leadership will learn how to:

1. Utilize resources available to assess adherence to identified benchmarks in integrated care
2. Involve key stakeholders in the process of evaluating co-occurring capability
3. Identify elements of the Co-occurring Disorders Program designed to address integration

ISP Plans Using ASAM Criteria and Motivational Interviewing: Two-Day training webinar 4/16-4/17, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience:  Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

This application-focused workshop offers a practical approach to the ASAM Criteria and how it supports and drives individualized service planning. Participants will understand the relationship between the treatment plan and the use of The ASAM Criteria’s admission, continued stay, transfer and discharge criteria. In addition, participants will learn how to write measurable, individualized treatment plans based on the individualized needs of the client and the dimensional analysis. Behavior change principles will be discussed to enhance trainees’ understanding of how and why people change and explore ways in which the client’s stage of change impacts and drives a person-centered service plan. Participants’ abilities to develop individualized service planning will be strengthened through core motivational interviewing skills as a way to have better conversations about individualized needs and increase client readiness for and engagement in treatment.

• While there is no prerequisite for this training, participants are expected to have a solid foundation and understanding of the ASAM Criteria.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

This networking webinar will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers the opportunity to discuss strategies for planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.

Participants on the call will share their plans for National Prevention Week and discuss solutions to common challenges. This discussion was originally planned for the regional networking events and has been moved to a web-based format due to their cancellation (April 7 is in place of the Bloomington event, April 14 in place of Mt. Vernon, and April 15 in place of Naperville). This webinar is unique in that participants will be asked to actively participate in the discussion.

This webinar does NOT meet the SUPP NPW training requirement. SUPP providers are required to complete the online course Planning for National Prevention Week available on Prevention First’s website.

**Due to high demand, we have added a session on April 14 at 1:30pm**

This is a webinar.

This networking webinar will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers the opportunity to discuss strategies for planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.

Participants on the call will share their plans for National Prevention Week and discuss solutions to common challenges. This discussion was originally planned for the regional networking events and has been moved to a web-based format due to their cancellation (April 7 is in place of the Bloomington event, April 14 in place of Mt. Vernon, and April 15 in place of Naperville). This webinar is unique in that participants will be asked to actively participate in the discussion.

This webinar does NOT meet the SUPP NPW training requirement. SUPP providers are required to complete the online course Planning for National Prevention Week available on Prevention First’s website.

**Due to high demand, we have added a session on April 14 at 1:30pm**

This is a webinar.

This networking webinar will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers the opportunity to discuss strategies for planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.

Participants on the call will share their plans for National Prevention Week and discuss solutions to common challenges. This discussion was originally planned for the regional networking events and has been moved to a web-based format due to their cancellation (April 7 is in place of the Bloomington event, April 14 in place of Mt. Vernon, and April 15 in place of Naperville). This webinar is unique in that participants will be asked to actively participate in the discussion.

This webinar does NOT meet the SUPP NPW training requirement. SUPP providers are required to complete the online course Planning for National Prevention Week available on Prevention First’s website.

**Due to high demand, we have added a session on April 14 at 1:30pm**

This is a webinar.

This networking webinar will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers the opportunity to discuss strategies for planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.

Participants on the call will share their plans for National Prevention Week and discuss solutions to common challenges. This discussion was originally planned for the regional networking events and has been moved to a web-based format due to their cancellation (April 7 is in place of the Bloomington event, April 14 in place of Mt. Vernon, and April 15 in place of Naperville). This webinar is unique in that participants will be asked to actively participate in the discussion.

This webinar does NOT meet the SUPP NPW training requirement. SUPP providers are required to complete the online course Planning for National Prevention Week available on Prevention First’s website.

**Due to high demand, we have added a session on April 14 at 1:30pm**

This is a webinar.

This two-hour presentation will review DARTS billing procedures. Particular attention will be paid to billing submissions, reconciliation, available reports.

For Opioid Treatment Programs only: At least one clinical supervisory or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

ISP Plans Using ASAM Criteria and Motivational Interviewing: Two-Day training webinar 3/26-3/27, 

With the recent developments regarding COVID-19, SUPR has canceled the classroom-based training, but will now offer the training via webinar.

Target Audience:  Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

This application-focused workshop offers a practical approach to the ASAM Criteria and how it supports and drives individualized service planning. Participants will understand the relationship between the treatment plan and the use of The ASAM Criteria’s admission, continued stay, transfer and discharge criteria. In addition, participants will learn how to write measurable, individualized treatment plans based on the individualized needs of the client and the dimensional analysis. Behavior change principles will be discussed to enhance trainees’ understanding of how and why people change and explore ways in which the client’s stage of change impacts and drives a person-centered service plan. Participants’ abilities to develop individualized service planning will be strengthened through core motivational interviewing skills as a way to have better conversations about individualized needs and increase client readiness for and engagement in treatment.

• While there is no prerequisite for this training, participants are expected to have a solid foundation and understanding of the ASAM Criteria.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

This two-hour presentation will review DARTS billing procedures. Particular attention will be paid to billing submissions, reconciliation, available reports.

For Opioid Treatment Programs only: At least one clinical supervisory or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This structured networking event will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Services (SUPS) providers the opportunity to discuss program-related successes and challenges and share resources and experiences with one another. A main focus of this event will be planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.  SUPS providers are encouraged to register for whichever event is most convenient.

ASAM Criteria Implementation Leader: Three-day Training Webinar June 1-3,2020, 

Target Audience: Clinical Supervisors and Administrative/Leadership Staff

*Two-day ASAM Criteria Skill Building training is a prerequisite.

This training is learning about processes and models for assessing the field, the equipment and what needs to change to support the new model. As leaders in their communities and their programs, in addition to their clinical knowledge, Implementation Leaders are the “foot soldiers” for The ASAM Criteria implementation process. Implementation Leaders develop awareness about thoughtful planning, communication and appropriate system change strategies to drive implementation and sustainability, as well as coaching and supervising others on the Criteria.

• Each participant receives 2 hours of coaching calls post training.
• Coaching calls are available for only the six months following the last day of training. Participants will receive instructions on scheduling at the training.
• To receive the CEU’s and the certificate of completion participants must complete the 2 hours of calls within the six month time frame noted above.
• All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 3-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two and three of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE and GOTOWEBINAR. Please be sure to complete part two and three of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

Communities with local ordinances that address underage alcohol purchase, possession, and consumption provide law enforcement with an easier and more effective method of enforcement than relying solely on the State Statute. Additionally, the adoption of a local Minor is Possession ordinance sends a message to the community, and to youth, that youth alcohol use is unacceptable and can serve to change community norms regarding underage drinking. During this webinar participants will review the purpose of Minor in Possession laws and ordinances, review Statewide Illinois Youth Survey results, identify the various types of Minor in Possession Statutes, and learn how to engage appropriate partners in the process.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

This is a webinar.

This three-hour presentation will review the required clinical documentation mandated in Administrative rule Part 2060. Additionally, it will discuss use of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria, clinical best practices, and indicators of quality individualized care.

For Opioid Treatment Programs only: At least one clinical supervisory or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This structured networking event will give IDHS Chicago Substance Use Prevention Services (CSUPS) providers the opportunity to discuss program-related successes and challenges and share resources and experiences with one another.  A main focus of this event will be planning and implementing National Prevention Week activities.

This is a webinar.

This three-hour presentation will review the required clinical documentation mandated in Administrative rule Part 2060. Additionally, it will discuss use of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria, clinical best practices, and indicators of quality individualized care.

For Opioid Treatment Programs only: At least one clinical supervisory or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

OMNI Youth Services, 1111 Lake Cook Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

This 2-day training will provide the knowledge, skills and abilities for providers to implement the Love Notes SRA Evidenced Based curriculum.

Participants will need to bring a copy of the Love Notes Curriculum.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Target Audience:  Counselors and Clinical Supervisors

This two-day, application-focused training provides participants with an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the Criteria, including clinically– driven services, biopsychosocial assessment, the six dimensions, continued stay and transfer/discharge criteria. Incorporating the use of the new edition of The ASAM Criteria book, participants have opportunities for skill practice at every stage of the treatment process: assessment, engagement, treatment planning, continuing care and transfer or discharge.

All participants receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

Registration is a 2-step process:

1. Click the training date below to register for this training. You will receive an email confirmation that step one is complete. 

2. The confirmation email will include a link to complete step two of your registration with TRAIN FOR CHANGE. Please be sure to complete part two of this registration.

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

Now that you have your Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) up and running, how do you keep it going strong? This webinar is designed for YAC leaders who have an established committee and want to learn more about keeping youth members actively involved. Participants will learn strategies, tips and tools for keeping youth YAC members on board and engaged in program meetings and activities. Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth and Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee prior to registering for this webinar.

This is a webinar.

This two-hour presentation will review relevant Federal Guidelines governing the provision of opioid treatment with a particular focus on areas where OTP’s commonly struggle to comply.

At least one clinical supervisor or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

Registration closes February 13, 2020

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

This is a webinar.

This two-hour presentation will review relevant Federal Guidelines governing the provision of opioid treatment with a particular focus on areas where OTP’s commonly struggle to comply.

At least one clinical supervisor or counselor must attend

Once you have completed your registration you must register with GOTOWEBINAR. The link will be in your confirmation email. 

CEU's have been applied for.

Registration closes February 13, 2020

If you have any questions please contact Kylie Crouse by email kylie.crouse@prevention.org or by phone 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

This is a webinar.

Marijuana will be legal for adults in Illinois on January 1, 2020. You might be wondering what’s in the law and what it means for your prevention efforts. During this webinar, participants will learn about the Illinois marijuana law, including benefits and concerns related to legalization. We’ll also discuss relevant prevention education messages and strategies.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Chicago Marriott - Naperville, 1801 North Naper Boulevard, Naperville, IL 60563

This structured networking event will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Services (SUPS) providers the opportunity to meet with IDHS Bureau of Prevention Services (BPS), its contractors and other providers to share program-related information. The event will incorporate round table discussions with BPS, Prevention First and CPRD, as well as structured provider networking to discuss program successes, challenges and resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their insights and experiences in the prevention field with BPS leadership via a guided conversation. SUPS providers are encouraged to register for whichever event is most convenient.

This is a webinar.

The webinar is designed to review the elements of the TNQ. However, it is also an excellent tool for anyone who wants to do a brief assessment of the needs of the patient for referral and can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

Doubletree by Hilton Mt. Vernon, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

This is a 5-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Provided in a retreat-like environment, the training prepares participants by helping them to actively listen,  ask really good questions, and discover and manage their own stuff.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon, 145 N. 44th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

This structured networking event will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Services (SUPS) providers the opportunity to meet with IDHS Bureau of Prevention Services (BPS), its contractors and other providers to share program-related information. The event will incorporate round table discussions with BPS, Prevention First and CPRD, as well as structured provider networking to discuss program successes, challenges and resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their insights and experiences in the prevention field with BPS leadership via a guided conversation. SUPS providers are encouraged to register for whichever event is most convenient.

This is a webinar.

The webinar is designed to review the elements of the TNQ. However, it is also an excellent tool for anyone who wants to do a brief assessment of the needs of the patient for referral and can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This structured networking event will give IDHS Substance Use Prevention Services (SUPS) providers the opportunity to meet with IDHS Bureau of Prevention Services (BPS), its contractors and other providers to share program-related information. The event will incorporate round table discussions with BPS, Prevention First and CPRD, as well as structured provider networking to discuss program successes, challenges and resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their insights and experiences in the prevention field with BPS leadership via a guided conversation. SUPS providers are encouraged to register for whichever event is most convenient.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This structured networking event will give IDHS Chicago Substance Use Prevention Services (CSUPS) providers the opportunity to meet with IDHS Bureau of Prevention Services (BPS), its contractors and other providers to share program-related information. The event will incorporate round table discussions with BPS, Prevention First and CPRD, as well as a presentation and discussion related to IYS recruitment. Participants will have the opportunity to network around programs and services, and also have the opportunity to share their insights and experiences in the prevention field with BPS leadership via a guided conversation.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This training  is designed for Illinois OAH PREP grantees Implementing EBPs. The training will actively engage grantees/participants in the development and future direction of their projects.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

DuPage County Health Department, 111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

This training  is designed for Illinois OAH Tier 1B grantees Implementing EBPs. The training will actively engage grantees/participants in the development and future direction of their projects beyond current funding.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Project Towards No Drug Abuse is an effective drug abuse prevention program that targets senior high school-age youth (14-19 years old), who are at risk for drug abuse. The 1-day training will include information on research history, theory, results of PTNDA, and a curriculum overview that entails modeling and discussing the 12 PTNDA sessions.

** Please note on the day of your PTNDA training, each participant will need to bring 1 TND Teacher’s Manual, 1 Student Workbook and 1 Game Board.

Materials may be ordered from the TND website at http://tnd.usc.edu. Please remember to place your order as soon as possible prior to your training. If there are any questions regarding the materials, please contact Leah Meza at USC’s Towards No Drug Abuse, at: leahmedi@usc.edu, 800-400-8461 (fax: 323-442-7254).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs High School revised program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs High School program prepares students with the skills they need for academic, social, and life success. Participants will review the interactive games and activities that provide practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, and refusing negative peer influence. The training will also provide a review of lessons focused on the effects of ATOD use as well as prescription and OTC drug use and various nicotine delivery devices. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice. 

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants need to bring their own Teacher's Manual to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at https://toogoodprograms.org/collections/program-kits/products/too-good-for-drugs-high-school-revised-edition-kit. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

This one-day workshop will give participants an up to date foundation in understanding gender, gender roles, expression and identity terminology and will build their skills on creating and implementing inclusive practices in youth prevention work.

Objectives:

• To gain an understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression;
• To learn inclusive practices for communication and youth engagement; and
• To gain a general understanding of how one’s lived experience can be impacted by race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, class, and ability

Priority will be given to OAH Tier 1-B grantees for this training.

Doubletree by Hilton Mt. Vernon, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

The 2019 WIC Regional Meetings will be an in-depth day of WIC work as we strive to improve and grow our program. Each region has space reserved for approximately 100 attendees.  Please bring key staff who will be involved in WIC MIS/EBT and those who take a lead role in the Nutrition Education Plan for your agency.  Key staff would include WIC Coordinator, CHP, and Intake staff.  Please speak with your Regional Nutritionists if you have questions.

Lunch will be on your own.

Dates and Locations 

Region 1 = June 13th, Holiday Inn William Tell at Countryside

Region 2 = June 14th, DeKalb NIU

Region 3 = June 17th, Bloomington Double Tree

Region 4 = June 10th, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Region 5 = June 19th, Mt Vernon Doubletree

Agenda

9:30-11:00 EBT/MIS Project updates

• Demonstration/Policy/Timelines

11:00 -12:00 Making WIC Work For Illinois

12:00-1:15 Lunch (on your own)

1:15-2:15 FY20 NEP

• Caseload/Outreach strategies
• BF calls
• Nutrition Education

2:15-2:45 Regional Updates

2:45-3:15 Wrap up and Evaluation

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

The 2019 WIC Regional Meetings will be an in-depth day of WIC work as we strive to improve and grow our program. Each region has space reserved for approximately 100 attendees.  Please bring key staff who will be involved in WIC MIS/EBT and those who take a lead role in the Nutrition Education Plan for your agency.  Key staff would include WIC Coordinator, CHP, and Intake staff.  Please speak with your Regional Nutritionists if you have questions.

Lunch will be on your own.

Dates and Locations 

Region 1 = June 13th, Holiday Inn William Tell at Countryside

Region 2 = June 14th, DeKalb NIU

Region 3 = June 17th, Bloomington Double Tree

Region 4 = June 10th, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Region 5 = June 19th, Mt Vernon Doubletree

Agenda

9:30-11:00 EBT/MIS Project updates

• Demonstration/Policy/Timelines

11:00 -12:00 Making WIC Work For Illinois

12:00-1:15 Lunch (on your own)

1:15-2:15 FY20 NEP

• Caseload/Outreach strategies
• BF calls
• Nutrition Education

2:15-2:45 Regional Updates

2:45-3:15 Wrap up and Evaluation

NIU, Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115

The 2019 WIC Regional Meetings will be an in-depth day of WIC work as we strive to improve and grow our program. Each region has space reserved for approximately 100 attendees.  Please bring key staff who will be involved in WIC MIS/EBT and those who take a lead role in the Nutrition Education Plan for your agency.  Key staff would include WIC Coordinator, CHP, and Intake staff.  Please speak with your Regional Nutritionists if you have questions.

Lunch will be on your own.

Dates and Locations 

Region 1 = June 13th, Holiday Inn William Tell at Countryside

Region 2 = June 14th, DeKalb NIU

Region 3 = June 17th, Bloomington Double Tree

Region 4 = June 10th, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Region 5 = June 19th, Mt Vernon Doubletree

Agenda

9:30-11:00 EBT/MIS Project updates

• Demonstration/Policy/Timelines

11:00 -12:00 Making WIC Work For Illinois

12:00-1:15 Lunch (on your own)

1:15-2:15 FY20 NEP

• Caseload/Outreach strategies
• BF calls
• Nutrition Education

2:15-2:45 Regional Updates

2:45-3:15 Wrap up and Evaluation

Holiday Inn William Tell Countryside, 6201 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525

The 2019 WIC Regional Meetings will be an in-depth day of WIC work as we strive to improve and grow our program. Each region has space reserved for approximately 100 attendees.  Please bring key staff who will be involved in WIC MIS/EBT and those who take a lead role in the Nutrition Education Plan for your agency.  Key staff would include WIC Coordinator, CHP, and Intake staff.  Please speak with your Regional Nutritionists if you have questions.

Lunch will be on your own.

Dates and Locations 

Region 1 = June 13th, Holiday Inn William Tell at Countryside

Region 2 = June 14th, DeKalb NIU

Region 3 = June 17th, Bloomington Double Tree

Region 4 = June 10th, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Region 5 = June 19th, Mt Vernon Doubletree

Agenda

9:30-11:00 EBT/MIS Project updates

• Demonstration/Policy/Timelines

11:00 -12:00 Making WIC Work For Illinois

12:00-1:15 Lunch (on your own)

1:15-2:15 FY20 NEP

• Caseload/Outreach strategies
• BF calls
• Nutrition Education

2:15-2:45 Regional Updates

2:45-3:15 Wrap up and Evaluation

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

The 2019 WIC Regional Meetings will be an in-depth day of WIC work as we strive to improve and grow our program. Each region has space reserved for approximately 100 attendees.  Please bring key staff who will be involved in WIC MIS/EBT and those who take a lead role in the Nutrition Education Plan for your agency.  Key staff would include WIC Coordinator, CHP, and Intake staff.  Please speak with your Regional Nutritionists if you have questions.

Lunch will be on your own.

Dates and Locations 

Region 1 = June 13th, Holiday Inn William Tell at Countryside

Region 2 = June 14th, DeKalb NIU

Region 3 = June 17th, Bloomington Double Tree

Region 4 = June 10th, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Region 5 = June 19th, Mt Vernon Doubletree

Agenda

9:30-11:00 EBT/MIS Project updates

• Demonstration/Policy/Timelines

11:00 -12:00 Making WIC Work For Illinois

12:00-1:15 Lunch (on your own)

1:15-2:15 FY20 NEP

• Caseload/Outreach strategies
• BF calls
• Nutrition Education

2:15-2:45 Regional Updates

2:45-3:15 Wrap up and Evaluation

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Making Proud Choices! Training of Educators is a two-day professional learning process that builds the knowledge and skills required of adult learners to implement the evidenced-based program with fidelity and appropriate adaptations. The goal of Making Proud Choices! is to empower adolescents to change their behavior in ways that will reduce their risk of an unplanned pregnancy or becoming infected with HIV and other STIs. Specifically, this curriculum emphasizes that adolescents can reduce their risk for STIs, HIV and pregnancy by using a condom, if they choose to have sex.

*All participants will need to have their own curriculum for the training. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services

REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registration deadline is April 16, 2019. There will be no onsite registration. Space is limited and the deadline is firm. Register today!

PURPOSE

During the 2019 WIC Symposium, Coordinators and Key Managers will be trained on the changes and initiatives planned for SFY20 as well as connect with peers from across the state.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Following the symposium WIC Coordinators will be able to:

1. List one or more steps in implementing the new WIC MIS
2. Identify a strategy for improving breastfeeding exclusivity rates
3. State two things their agency will do following the Symposium to increase caseload.
4. Describe at least one Initiative planned for SFY20

TARGET AUDIENCE: Illinois WIC Coordinators and Key Managers

LOCATION: President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton

COST: Training cost is free. Lunch will be provided.

CEUs: There are no CEU’s offered for this activity.

HOTEL INFORMATION

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton

701 East Adams Street

Springfield, Illinois 62701

217-544-8800

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton. Room rates are $70+tax (single) and $85+tax (double). Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling, 1-866-788-1860. To receive the special group rate, please mention WIC SYMPOSIUM. The cut-off date for reservations at the special group rate is Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Room requests received after Tuesday, April 9, 2019 will be confirmed on a space available basis by hotel and participants will be charged the prevailing rates. Hotel reservations may be canceled 48 hrs. prior to the day of arrival without penalty.

SPECIAL NEEDS                                                                                              

The site is accessible for those with disabilities. Anyone needing special accommodations should notify Lisa Kienzle via email at Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org or by phone at 217/793-7353, ext. 107, no later than Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

A lactation room will be available.

PARKING                                                                                                        

The parking garage is owned & operated by the BOS Center. It is connected to the hotel on levels 1H & 2H. The standard parking charge is $1.00 per hour (not with in/out privileges) with a maximum of $7.00 per day (24 hours). This charge is handled by the BOS Center when exiting the parking garage. Unfortunately, the hotel is unable to bill this charge to a guest room. Should you wish to valet park your vehicle the charge is $15.00 per day, with in/out privileges for registered guests of the hotel.

Questions on registration?

Contact Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First

Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org

217-793-7353, ext. 107 or 

1-800-252-8951, ext. 107

This is a webinar.

Building upon information introduced in Webinar 2, participants will continue working with the hypothetical community to ensure that the alcohol policy strategies identified have an appropriate enforcement strategy and are being enforced at the appropriate level to effect change.

Objectives: Participants will:

• Discuss law enforcement strategies that can reduce identified alcohol-related problems in a community.
• Learn why and how law enforcement strategies should be enforced at an appropriate level.

Identify ways to support law enforcement agencies, schools, and regulatory agencies in their efforts to address alcohol related issues within the community.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

This is a webinar.

The mission of Generation Rx is to educate people of all ages about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. We strive to enhance medication safety among our youth, college students, other adults in our communities, and older adults. Adolescence is a key developmental stage for developing good habits and positive decision making. The “My Generation Rx” theme of the teen toolkit encourages teens to incorporate the Generation Rx messages into their individual, everyday lives. “My Generation Rx” emphasizes the positive choices the majority of teens are making, and invites them to share their own story of how they safely use medication and prevent misuse. The Teen Education activities talk with teens about: safe medication practices; key skills to turn down invitations to misuse; and, positive alternatives to cope with the demands of life. This learning session addresses the need for prevention education and how to use “My Generation Rx”.

The webinar-based training will:

• Provide a brief overview of prescription medication use and the need for safe medication practices;
• Review the components of the toolkit and their intended use;
• Discuss effective education and engagement strategies with teen audiences; and,
• Provide recommendations for implementing the toolkit and/or adapting activities for group size and setting.

Bensenville Police Department, 345 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106

Learning trauma-informed approaches can help Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Facilitators better understand where a traumatized teen may need support and understanding. Gain insight into how a particular approach could be triggering to teens and skills to provide support for this population.

Priority will be given to OAH Tier 1-B grantees.

This is a webinar.

The mission of Generation Rx is to educate people of all ages about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. We strive to enhance medication safety among our youth, college students, other adults in our communities, and older adults. Adolescence is a key developmental stage for developing good habits and positive decision making. The “My Generation Rx” theme of the teen toolkit encourages teens to incorporate the Generation Rx messages into their individual, everyday lives. “My Generation Rx” emphasizes the positive choices the majority of teens are making, and invites them to share their own story of how they safely use medication and prevent misuse. The Teen Education activities talk with teens about: safe medication practices; key skills to turn down invitations to misuse; and, positive alternatives to cope with the demands of life. This learning session addresses the need for prevention education and how to use “My Generation Rx”.

The webinar-based training will:

• Provide a brief overview of prescription medication use and the need for safe medication practices;
• Review the components of the toolkit and their intended use;
• Discuss effective education and engagement strategies with teen audiences; and,
• Provide recommendations for implementing the toolkit and/or adapting activities for group size and setting.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

This is a webinar.

Building upon the concepts introduced in the first webinar, participants will look at a hypothetical community to identify the most appropriate policy strategies to implement, based on contributing factors of the identified alcohol-related problem. The importance of using data to support efforts will be discussed, as well as how to develop political will, community support, and consensus for policy initiatives.

Objectives: Participants will:

• Learn how to identify and select appropriate policy strategies to reduce alcohol related problems in a community.
• Identify additional community data that can support the selected policy strategy.

Discuss the importance of developing political will and the importance of working with all sectors of the community to build consensus for support of policy initiatives

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Making A Difference Training of Educators is a two-day professional learning process that builds the knowledge and skills required of adult learners to implement the evidenced-based program with fidelity and appropriate adaptations. The program’s goal is to empower young adolescents to change their behavior in ways that will reduce their risk of pregnancy and HIV or other STD infection. Specifically, this curriculum emphasizes that young adolescents should postpone sexual activity and that practicing abstinence is the only way to eliminate the risk for pregnancy and STDs, including HIV.

*All participants will need to have their own curriculum for the training. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

This is a webinar.

Alcohol, by its very nature, is no ordinary commodity and requires a strong set of rules and regulations to ensure it is manufactured, distributed, sold, and consumed in a responsible manner. This first webinar in the series will provide a broad overview of the alcohol regulatory framework and provide guidance on how communities can work to identify areas of concern and implement appropriate change within their community.

Objectives: Participants will:

• Understand the need for regulation of the alcohol beverage industry.
• Be able to identify the differences between individual and environmental strategies that address alcohol related issues within communities.
• Learn how to carefully assess their community and use data to identify contributing factors of alcohol related issues utilizing the strategic prevention framework.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Making Proud Choices! Training of Educators is a two-day professional learning process that builds the knowledge and skills required of adult learners to implement the evidenced-based program with fidelity and appropriate adaptations. The goal of Making Proud Choices! is to empower adolescents to change their behavior in ways that will reduce their risk of an unplanned pregnancy or becoming infected with HIV and other STIs. Specifically, this curriculum emphasizes that adolescents can reduce their risk for STIs, HIV and pregnancy by using a condom, if they choose to have sex.

*All participants will need to have their own curriculum for the training. 

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

The goal of this training is to provide a general overview of core concepts related to reproductive health as it relates to teen pregnancy prevention.

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to describe reproductive biology in a teen-friendly way.
• Participants will be able to describe the link between brain development, hormones, physical maturation, sexual exploration, and teen pregnancy.
• Participants will be able to list the most common barrier and hormonal contraceptives used by teens and summarize how they work.
• Participants will describe symptoms and treatments for common bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections & diseases, including HIV/AIDS.

At least one person from each program will need to attend.

Presenter

Rena P. Dixon, PhD, MPH, MCHES

Director of Health Services, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Rena Dixon, PhD, MPH, MCHES, joined the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) in 2010. As a member of the Capacity Building Department, she provides training and technical assistance for priority populations and healthcare providers.

Dr. Dixon is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and is active within the American Public Health Association. Before coming to the SC Campaign, Rena worked for Planned Parenthood of Georgia and for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Dr. Dixon completed a doctorate of philosophy degree in community health education and health promotion in public health from Walden University in 2014. She received a masters of public health and a bachelor of science degree in health sciences with a minor in Latin American studies from Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs High School revised program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs High School program prepares students with the skills they need for academic, social, and life success. Participants will review the interactive games and activities that provide practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, and refusing negative peer influence. The training will also provide a review of lessons focused on the effects of ATOD use as well as prescription and OTC drug use and various nicotine delivery devices. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice. 

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants need to bring their own Teacher's Manual to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at https://toogoodprograms.org/collections/program-kits/products/too-good-for-drugs-high-school-revised-edition-kit. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training, conducted by KNS Learning Solutions, LLC, will help prepare facilitators to implement the All Stars Core & Booster program, so that their experience with All Stars is enjoyable and effective. This training will introduce participants to the research, theory, and concepts that underlie the program. The trainer will model methods while delivering lessons to training participants. Through mini-lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, training participants gain an understanding of All Stars' scientific but common sense approach. All Stars Core, designed for sixth or seventh grade students, is an interactive program to prevent alcohol and drug use, violence and premature sexual activity among middle school youth. The program focuses on five scientifically-reviewed strategies that have the greatest potential to decrease youth involvement with these behaviors. All Stars Booster, a program designed to be delivered one year after All Stars Core, includes nine 45-minute sessions that reinforce lessons learned in All Stars Core. All Stars Booster features the same highly interactive methods that characterize every All Stars program. The focus of All Stars Booster is on strengthening participants’ motivation to avoid high-risk behaviors by reinforcing idealism, positive norms, commitments, bonding, and parent/adult attention.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher's Manuals (All Stars Core version 3.1 and Booster version 3.1) and a student guide to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from All Stars Prevention at http://www.allstarsprevention.com/new/index2.html (allow at least two weeks for delivery).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs High School revised program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs High School program prepares students with the skills they need for academic, social, and life success. Participants will review the interactive games and activities that provide practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, and refusing negative peer influence. The training will also provide a review of lessons focused on the effects of ATOD use as well as prescription and OTC drug use and various nicotine delivery devices. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice. 

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants need to bring their own Teacher's Manual to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at https://toogoodprograms.org/collections/program-kits/products/too-good-for-drugs-high-school-revised-edition-kit. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Chestnut Health Systems - Normal, 448 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Project Towards No Drug Abuse is an effective drug abuse prevention program that targets senior high school-age youth (14-19 years old), who are at risk for drug abuse. The 1-day training will include information on research history, theory, results of PTNDA, and a curriculum overview that entails modeling and discussing the 12 PTNDA sessions.

** Please note on the day of your PTNDA training, each participant will need to bring 1 TND Teacher’s Manual, 1 Student Workbook and 1 Game Board.

Materials may be ordered from the TND website at http://tnd.usc.edu. Please remember to place your order as soon as possible prior to your training. If there are any questions regarding the materials, please contact Leah Meza at USC’s Towards No Drug Abuse, at: leahmedi@usc.edu, 800-400-8461 (fax: 323-442-7254).

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

This is a webinar.

The DHS CSAPS Annual Webinar Meeting will provide important FY19 grant information from DHS SAPP leadership and professional development information from Prevention First. One (1) program and one (1) administrative/fiscal person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org or Anne Cox, SAP TTA Manager at anne.cox@prevention.org 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

This is a webinar.

The DHS SRSAPS Annual Webinar Meeting will provide important FY19 grant information from DHS SAPP leadership and professional development information from Prevention First. One (1) program and one (1) administrative/fiscal person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org or Anne Cox, SAP TTA Manager at anne.cox@prevention.org 

This is a webinar.

The DHS SAPS Annual Webinar Meeting will provide important FY19 grant information from DHS SAPP leadership and professional development information from Prevention First. One (1) program and one (1) administrative/fiscal person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org or Anne Cox, SAP TTA Manager at anne.cox@prevention.org 

This is a webinar.

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Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Sponsored by the
Illinois Department of Human Services

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton

Target Audience
Illinois WIC Coordinators and Key Managers

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space is limited! Registration Deadline is firm.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2018

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION!

Training cost is free.

Day 2 continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Purpose
During the 2018 WIC Symposium, Coordinators and Key Managers will be trained on the changes and initiatives planned for SFY19 as well as connect with peers from across the state.

Learning Objectives
Following the symposium WIC Coordinators will be able to:

1. Describe at least one Initiative planned for SFY19
2. Explain in their own words how SFY19 caseload and funding was established
3. List one or more steps in implementing the new WIC MIS
4. Identify the goal for breastfeeding exclusivity and a lead measure to assess progress 
5. State two things their agency will do following the Symposium to increase caseload.

CEUs
There are no CEU’s offered for this activity.

Tentative Agenda

Hotel Information
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton
701 East Adams Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
217-544-8800

Overnight Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-A Doubletree by Hilton. Room rates are $70+tax (single) and $85+tax (double). Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling, 1-866-788-1860. To receive the special group rate, please mention WIC SYMPOSIUM. The cut-off date for reservations at the special group rate is Monday, April 24, 2018. Room requests received after Tuesday, April 24, 2018 will be confirmed on a space available basis by hotel and participants will be charged the prevailing rates. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hrs. prior to the day of arrival without penalty.

SPECIAL NEEDS                                                                                                  The site is accessible for those with disabilities. Anyone needing special accommodations should notify: Lisa Kienzle, at Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org or by phone at 217/793-7353, ext. 107, no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

A lactation room will be available.

Parking                                                                                                             

The parking garage is owned & operated by the Prairie Capital Convention Center. It is connected to the hotel on levels 1H & 2H. The standard parking charge is $1.00 per hour (not with in/out privileges) with a maximum of $7.00 per day (24 hours). This charge is handled by the Prairie Capital Convention Center when exiting the parking garage. Unfortunately, the hotel is unable to bill this charge to a guest room. Should you wish to valet park your vehicle the charge is $13.00 per day, with in/out privileges for registered guests of the hotel.

Questions on registration?
Contact Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First
Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org
217-793-7353, ext. 107 or 
1-800-252-8951, ext. 107

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

** Per IDHS SUPP leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communication campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training introduces direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to plan and implement effective communication campaigns. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth alcohol and marijuana use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning and implementation.

** Per IDHS SUPP Leadership, this training is required for all SUPS and CSUPS providers staff working on a communications campaign who have not previously completed this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

The Making Proud Choices! Training of Educators is a two-day professional learning process that builds the knowledge and skills required of adult learners to implement the evidenced-based program with fidelity and appropriate adaptations. The goal of Making Proud Choices! is to empower adolescents to change their behavior in ways that will reduce their risk of an unplanned pregnancy or becoming infected with HIV and other STIs. Specifically, this curriculum emphasizes that adolescents can reduce their risk for STIs, HIV and pregnancy by using a condom, if they choose to have sex.

*All participants will need to have their own curriculum for the training. 

This is a webinar.

This webinar will assist participants in strengthening their facilitation skills and implementing the program successfully. Participants will obtain strategies from peers in the field for overcoming barriers and challenges they face in managing the classroom and facilitating their YPE program.

**This webinar is for PFS Grantees Only** 

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Project Towards No Drug Abuse is an effective drug abuse prevention program that targets senior high school-age youth (14-19 years old), who are at risk for drug abuse. The 1-day training will include information on research history, theory, results of PTNDA, and a curriculum overview that entails modeling and discussing the 12 PTNDA sessions.

** Please note on the day of your PTNDA training, each participant will need to bring 1 TND Teacher’s Manual, 1 Student Workbook and 1 Game Board.

Materials may be ordered from the TND website at http://tnd.usc.edu. Please remember to place your order as soon as possible prior to your training. If there are any questions regarding the materials, please contact Leah Meza at USC’s Towards No Drug Abuse, at: leahmedi@usc.edu, 800-400-8461 (fax: 323-442-7254).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training, conducted by KNS Learning Solutions, LLC, will help prepare facilitators to implement the All Stars Core & Booster program, so that their experience with All Stars is enjoyable and effective. This training will introduce participants to the research, theory, and concepts that underlie the program. The trainer will model methods while delivering lessons to training participants. Through mini-lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, training participants gain an understanding of All Stars' scientific but common sense approach. All Stars Core, designed for sixth or seventh grade students, is an interactive program to prevent alcohol and drug use, violence and premature sexual activity among middle school youth. The program focuses on five scientifically-reviewed strategies that have the greatest potential to decrease youth involvement with these behaviors. All Stars Booster, a program designed to be delivered one year after All Stars Core, includes nine 45-minute sessions that reinforce lessons learned in All Stars Core. All Stars Booster features the same highly interactive methods that characterize every All Stars program. The focus of All Stars Booster is on strengthening participants’ motivation to avoid high-risk behaviors by reinforcing idealism, positive norms, commitments, bonding, and parent/adult attention.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher's Manuals (All Stars Core version 3.1 and Booster version 3.1) and a student guide to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from All Stars Prevention at http://www.allstarsprevention.com/new/index2.html (allow at least two weeks for delivery).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This is a webinar.

The SAPS and SRSAPS DHS Webinar Meeting will provide important FY18 SAPS and FY18 SRSAPS grant information from DHS SAPP leadership, professional development information from Prevention First and information from CPRD. One (1) person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org.

This is a webinar.

The SAPS and SRSAPS DHS Webinar Meeting will provide important FY18 SAPS and FY18 SRSAPS grant information from DHS SAPP leadership, professional development information from Prevention First and information from CPRD. One (1) person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

The CSAPS DHS Meeting will provide important FY18 CSAPS grant information from DHS SAPP leadership, professional development information from Prevention First and information from CPRD. One (1) person per grant is required to attend this meeting.

For questions, please contact Jody Heavilin, TTA Specialist, Prevention First at jody.heavilin@prevention.org.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will provide participants with strategies for sustaining their teen pregnancy prevention efforts.  Participants will receive a definition of sustainability and an overview of two critical tracks of sustainability: process and outcome. As a result of the training, participants will be able to identify and address the basic elements of a community sustainability plan including: priority outcomes and activities, resource analysis, and sustaining collaborations and partnerships. Project Coordinators are required to attend;  supervisory and other administrative staff members are welcome.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training, conducted by KNS Learning Solutions, LLC, will help prepare facilitators to implement the All Stars Core & Booster program, so that their experience with All Stars is enjoyable and effective. This training will introduce participants to the research, theory, and concepts that underlie the program. The trainer will model methods while delivering lessons to training participants. Through mini-lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, training participants gain an understanding of All Stars' scientific but common sense approach. All Stars Core, designed for sixth or seventh grade students, is an interactive program to prevent alcohol and drug use, violence and premature sexual activity among middle school youth. The program focuses on five scientifically-reviewed strategies that have the greatest potential to decrease youth involvement with these behaviors. All Stars Booster, a program designed to be delivered one year after All Stars Core, includes nine 45-minute sessions that reinforce lessons learned in All Stars Core. All Stars Booster features the same highly interactive methods that characterize every All Stars program. The focus of All Stars Booster is on strengthening participants’ motivation to avoid high-risk behaviors by reinforcing idealism, positive norms, commitments, bonding, and parent/adult attention.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher's Manuals (All Stars Core version 3.1 and Booster version 3.1) and a student guide to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from All Stars Prevention at http://www.allstarsprevention.com/new/index2.html (allow at least two weeks for delivery).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield , IL 62702

This half day workshop is designed for substance abuse prevention providers and community coalition members. It will feature two experts in the field sharing information on marijuana prevention considerations for today’s communities.

Marijuana Prevention Strategies for a Changing Political Landscape

Joseph Eberstein,Program Manager, Center for Community Research, will describe how San Diego's Marijuana Prevention Initiative (MPI) has successfully developed effective prevention resources and materials. Mr. Eberstein will discuss data-driven prevention messaging and best practices for maintaining strategic collaborations with professionals in the health and science fields and how their work evolved within a changing political climate.

Applying Three Lessons about Prevention to Explore the Culture of Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis

Jay Otto, Research Scientist for the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University, will introduce three lessons from the research that inform effective prevention efforts. With various forms of legalization of cannabis across the country, there is growing concern regarding driving under the influence of cannabis. He will use these lessons to guide a session about a recent national survey completed by the Center exploring the values, beliefs, and attitudes about driving under the influence of cannabis.

Chicago Marriott - Naperville, 1801 North Naper Boulevard, Naperville, IL 60563

This half day workshop is designed for substance abuse prevention providers and community coalition members. It will feature two experts in the field sharing information on marijuana prevention considerations for today’s communities.

Marijuana Prevention Strategies for a Changing Political Landscape

Joseph Eberstein,Program Manager, Center for Community Research, will describe how San Diego's Marijuana Prevention Initiative (MPI) has successfully developed effective prevention resources and materials. Mr. Eberstein will discuss data-driven prevention messaging and best practices for maintaining strategic collaborations with professionals in the health and science fields and how their work evolved within a changing political climate.

Applying Three Lessons about Prevention to Explore the Culture of Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis

Jay Otto, Research Scientist for the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University, will introduce three lessons from the research that inform effective prevention efforts. With various forms of legalization of cannabis across the country, there is growing concern regarding driving under the influence of cannabis. He will use these lessons to guide a session about a recent national survey completed by the Center exploring the values, beliefs, and attitudes about driving under the influence of cannabis.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This 2 day interactive training will explore the continuum of relationships, including healthy vs. abusive relationships, consent vs. coercion and healthy sexuality to sexual violence.  Through case scenarios and group discussions, participants will learn about responding to disclosures and strategies for supporting victims.  Other safety issues impacting teens, such as, human trafficking and stalking will be discussed during the training to provide participants with a wide view of teen safety issues.  The goal of the training is to provide participants with the opportunity to gain information (and insight) to integrate into their prevention efforts and assist them with intervention when appropriate.  

Project Coordinators are required to attend;  supervisory and other administrative staff members are welcome.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Bensenville Police Department, 345 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106

In this one-day workshop, participants will learn about a trauma-informed approach to sexuality education, which is affirming of young people and their choices, inclusive of gender and sexual diversity, and free of judgement and shaming. In this workshop we present data on adolescent sexual health and the effects of trauma on sexual risk taking behaviors. We examine cultural attitudes around sexuality and sex education as represented in popular media, and think through what effects this messaging may have on youth who have experienced trauma. We’ll also talk about what a trauma informed approach to sexuality education  entails, and practice new skills for modifying or adapting existing programs/curricula/practices to make them more trauma-informed. Priority will be given to PREPP grantees for this training.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, participants will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers, Sub-Grant B providers. Participants must complete Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course.

 **Completion of this course is waived for Sub-Grant A providers who completed the four Capacity trainings in FY13.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

OMNI Youth Services, 1111 Lake Cook Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

The OAH-Tier 1B Grantee Meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2017.   The meeting will be held at OMNI Services, Community Room in Buffalo Grove, IL.  Project Coordinators are required to attend;  supervisory and other administrative staff members are welcome.

Bensenville Police Department, 345 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106

Evidence-based sexuality education curricula are proven to generate positive health outcomes and encourage teens to make informed decisions about their sexual health. However, these curricula are developed through a heteronormative and cisgender framework that often leaves out the experiences of LGBTQ youth. This training examines the sexual health concerns of LGBTQ youth and provides skills for adapting existing sex education resources to be more inclusive. Priority will be given to OAH Tier 1-B grantees for this training.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Participants who attend this two-day training will increase their understanding of specific local policy options to prevent underage drinking, including: Social Host, Minors In Possession, Mandatory RBS, Advertising/Promotion, and Event Restriction. Participants will learn how to develop a Policy Adoption Advocacy Plan based on best practice and their local political environment. Participants will also learn how to develop a Policy Implementation/Enforcement Plan to ensure that once the policy is adopted it is effectively enforced by local officials. Finally, participants will learn media advocacy strategies to support their policy adoption and/or enforcement efforts.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will assist participants in strengthening their facilitation skills and implementing the program successfully. Participants will obtain strategies from peers in the field for overcoming barriers and challenges they face in managing the classroom and facilitating their YPE program.

**This webinar is for PFS Grantees Only** 

This is a webinar.

Coalitions function best when members collaborate and stay invested and involved in the coalition as work cannot be done by one person alone. During this interactive skill building webinar, participants will discuss the principles and importance of shared leadership and how to develop each coalition member into an active participant who utilizes their unique skills and talents for the overall good of the coalition and for preventing substance use by youth. 

This is a webinar.

This webinar workshop will provide tips, tools and resources for gathering feedback on campaign messages and materials from a representative sample of the target audience during both the planning and implementation phases. This workshop will focus on strategies for recruitment and effective methods for gathering information during both pilot testing and evaluation.

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This two-day training will detail essential program components of successful adult-to-youth mentoring programs. Participants will gain skills to build or enhance mentor programs. Training topics include: mentor recruitment and screening, making and supporting the match, and forming and maintaining partnerships. Participants will receive key resources to develop and implement program concepts.

 *All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a mentoring program are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

The Botvin’s LifeSkills training will prepare facilitators to effectively implement the state-of-the-art prevention education activities and teaching strategies found in the LST program. Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors. This comprehensive program provides adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to practice teaching selected portions of the Lifeskills curricula. Participants will also become familiar with the theory, research and rationale behind the program and will be taught the skills needed to teach Botvin’s Life skills. In addition, participants will discuss practical implementation issues and become familiar with the curricula.

 Note: Materials are not included with this training. Participants are required to bring their curricula to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may order them at  the following website: lifeskillstraining.com 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, participants will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers, Sub-Grant B providers. Participants must complete Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course.

 **Completion of this course is waived for Sub-Grant A providers who completed the four Capacity trainings in FY13.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

The Botvin’s LifeSkills training will prepare facilitators to effectively implement the state-of-the-art prevention education activities and teaching strategies found in the LST program. Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors. This comprehensive program provides adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to practice teaching selected portions of the Lifeskills curricula. Participants will also become familiar with the theory, research and rationale behind the program and will be taught the skills needed to teach Botvin’s Life skills. In addition, participants will discuss practical implementation issues and become familiar with the curricula.

 Note: Materials are not included with this training. Participants are required to bring their curricula to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may order them at  the following website: lifeskillstraining.com 

This is a webinar.

This training will provide participants with an overview of Illinois’ Social Host law. Participants will learn about the parameters of the law, consequences for violations and limitations of the law. Participants will also obtain resources and strategies for promoting enforcement of the law in their community (if there is not a local social host ordinance).

** All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, participants will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers, Sub-Grant B providers. Participants must complete Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course.

 **Completion of this course is waived for Sub-Grant A providers who completed the four Capacity trainings in FY13.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Join us to be among the first to gain new tools, skills, and confidence for your

Student Assistance work.

What you can expect:

14 new tools with brief training to get you using the new tools right away.

·       The new tool box contains:

·       The Student Concern Prioritization form

·       New student monitoring tools

·       Needs Assessment tools

·       Team capacity development tools and More!

Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301

HOTEL INFORMATION

This is a webinar.

 **All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

This is a webinar.

 **All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will assist participants in strengthening their facilitation skills and implementing the program successfully. Participants will obtain strategies from peers in the field for overcoming barriers and challenges they face in managing the classroom and facilitating their YPE program.

**This webinar is for PFS Grantees Only** 

This is a webinar.

 **All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

This is a webinar.

This webinar workshop will provide tips, tools and resources for gathering feedback on campaign messages and materials from a representative sample of the target audience during both the planning and implementation phases. This workshop will focus on strategies for recruitment and effective methods for gathering information during both pilot testing and evaluation.

This is a webinar.

This training will provide participants with an overview of Illinois’ Social Host law. Participants will learn about the parameters of the law, consequences for violations and limitations of the law. Participants will also obtain resources and strategies for promoting enforcement of the law in their community (if there is not a local social host ordinance).

** All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

This is a webinar.

Coalitions function best when members collaborate and stay invested and involved in the coalition as work cannot be done by one person alone. During this interactive skill building webinar, participants will discuss the principles and importance of shared leadership and how to develop each coalition member into an active participant who utilizes their unique skills and talents for the overall good of the coalition and for preventing substance use by youth. 

St. Clair Regional Office of Education, 1000 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220

Join us to be among the first to gain new tools, skills, and confidence for your

Student Assistance work.

What you can expect:

14 new tools with brief training to get you using the new tools right away.

·       The new tool box contains:

·       The Student Concern Prioritization form

·       New student monitoring tools

·       Needs Assessment tools

·       Team capacity development tools and More!

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Participants who attend this two-day training will increase their understanding of specific local policy options to prevent underage drinking, including: Social Host, Minors In Possession, Mandatory RBS, Advertising/Promotion, and Event Restriction. Participants will learn how to develop a Policy Adoption Advocacy Plan based on best practice and their local political environment. Participants will also learn how to develop a Policy Implementation/Enforcement Plan to ensure that once the policy is adopted it is effectively enforced by local officials. Finally, participants will learn media advocacy strategies to support their policy adoption and/or enforcement efforts.

This is a webinar.

This training will provide participants with an overview of Illinois’ Social Host law. Participants will learn about the parameters of the law, consequences for violations and limitations of the law. Participants will also obtain resources and strategies for promoting enforcement of the law in their community (if there is not a local social host ordinance).

** All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

This is a webinar.

This training will provide participants with an overview of Illinois’ Social Host law. Participants will learn about the parameters of the law, consequences for violations and limitations of the law. Participants will also obtain resources and strategies for promoting enforcement of the law in their community (if there is not a local social host ordinance).

** All Sub-Grant A, Sub-Grant B and Sub-Grant C program staff are required to take this webinar in FY16.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, participants will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers, Sub-Grant B providers. Participants must complete Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course.

 **Completion of this course is waived for Sub-Grant A providers who completed the four Capacity trainings in FY13.

This is a webinar.

SAPP Sub-Grant B (Direct Service) Providers often spend time delivering prevention programs in schools. This webinar will provide an overview of the Illinois Youth Survey and identify ways that prevention providers can use their school connections to communicate the benefits of IYS and support school participation during the 2016 administration process.
Note: Sub-Grant B providers must complete one of the following:
• Overcoming Obstacles to IYS Recruitment,
• Promoting the IYS to Schools OR
• Webinar: IYS Promotion for SAPP Sub-Grant (Direct Service) Providers.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This two-day training will detail essential program components of successful adult-to-youth mentoring programs. Participants will gain skills to build or enhance mentor programs. Training topics include: mentor recruitment and screening, making and supporting the match, and forming and maintaining partnerships. Participants will receive key resources to develop and implement program concepts.

 *All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a mentoring program are required to attend this training. 

This is a webinar.

SAPP Sub-Grant B (Direct Service) Providers often spend time delivering prevention programs in schools. This webinar will provide an overview of the Illinois Youth Survey and identify ways that prevention providers can use their school connections to communicate the benefits of IYS and support school participation during the 2016 administration process.
Note: Sub-Grant B providers must complete one of the following:
• Overcoming Obstacles to IYS Recruitment,
• Promoting the IYS to Schools OR
• Webinar: IYS Promotion for SAPP Sub-Grant (Direct Service) Providers.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Targeted toward SAPP-Grant A (Local Capacity Building), SAPP Sub-Grant C (SPF), and Sub-Grant B (SPF Training of Facilitators Pilot sites), this half-day workshop is designed for those who have previously engaged in IYS recruitment.  In addition to learning what’s new for the IYS 2016 in terms of both content and process, participants will strategically discuss options for addressing a wide range of barriers faced throughout the IYS recruitment and administration process.

IYS Training Requirement: One staff member per site is required to attend either Promoting the IYS to Schools (recommended for staff members without prior experience promoting the IYS) or Overcoming Obstacles to IYS Recruitment (recommended for staff members who have a good working knowledge of IYS recruitment basics.) 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Targeted toward SAPP-Grant A (Local Capacity Building), SAPP Sub-Grant C (SPF), and Sub-Grant B (SPF Training of Facilitators Pilot sites), this half-day workshop is designed for those who have previously engaged in IYS recruitment.  In addition to learning what’s new for the IYS 2016 in terms of both content and process, participants will strategically discuss options for addressing a wide range of barriers faced throughout the IYS recruitment and administration process.

IYS Training Requirement: One staff member per site is required to attend either Promoting the IYS to Schools (recommended for staff members without prior experience promoting the IYS) or Overcoming Obstacles to IYS Recruitment (recommended for staff members who have a good working knowledge of IYS recruitment basics.) 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This workshop is designed to provide the SPF-PFS participants with the information and resources to support Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) participants among schools in their target areas. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to identify the benefit of IYS participants for schools and community partners, find allies in schools and in the community, problem-solve obstacles to IYS participations, and develop a local recruitment plan.

This event was added per Kim Fornero's request for CEU's.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

The purpose of the DHS SAPP Annual meeting webinar is to provide SAPP grantees with important FY16 program, budget and fiscal information.

*At least one prevention staff member from each substance abuse prevention grant (Sub-Grants A-D) is required to attend this meeting; additional staff members are welcome to attend.

The purpose of the DHS SAPP Annual meeting webinar is to provide SAPP grantees with important FY16 program, budget and fiscal information.

*At least one prevention staff member from each substance abuse prevention grant (Sub-Grants A-D) is required to attend this meeting; additional staff members are welcome to attend.

The purpose of the DHS SAPP Annual meeting webinar is to provide SAPP grantees with important FY16 program, budget and fiscal information.

*At least one prevention staff member from each substance abuse prevention grant (Sub-Grants A-D) is required to attend this meeting; additional staff members are welcome to attend.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Project TND is an effective, interactive classroom-based substance abuse prevention program that is based on more than two decades of successful research at the University of Southern California. Project TND focuses on three factors that predict tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use, violence-related behaviors, and other problem behaviors among youth, including:

 •Motivation factors (i.e., students' attitudes, beliefs, expectations, and desires regarding drug use);

 •Skills (effective communication, social self-control, and coping skills); and

 •Decision-making (i.e., how to make decisions that lead to health-promoting behaviors).

Training Information:

Participants will need to bring to the training a copy of the Teacher’s Manual and a Student Workbook (the game boards are not needed for the training, but each participant will need a game board when they  begin implementing TND with students).   Materials can be ordered on the TND website at http://tnd.usc.edu. Click on the tab “to purchase” and you’ll see the cost of materials listed and an ordering form that can be downloaded. Please place orders at least 3 weeks prior to your training to avoid any “rush” charges.

This is a webinar.

This skill building webinar workshop will assist participants in strengthening their facilitation skills and implementing their YPE program successfully. Participants will obtain strategies from peers in the field for overcoming barriers /challenges they face in managing the classroom and facilitating their Youth Prevention Education program. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

This is a webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 View System Requirements

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

This is a webinar.

This webinar workshop will provide tips, tools and resources for gathering feedback on campaign messages and materials from a representative sample of the target audience during both the planning and implementation phases. This workshop will focus on strategies for recruitment and effective methods for gathering information during both pilot testing and evaluation.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

This is a webinar.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, A Doubletree by Hilton
701 East Adams
Springfield, IL
217-544-8800

During the 2015 WIC Symposium, Coordinators will be trained on the changes and initiatives planned for SFY16 as well as connect with peers from across the state.

At the end of the Symposium, WIC Coordinators will be able to:
Name at least one programmatic change for WIC planned in SFY16. Identify how they will convey upcoming changes to the WIC Program to their agencies’ administration and staff.

Target Audience: Registration is limited to the designated WIC Coordinator (1 per agency).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space is limited! Registration Deadline is firm.

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, May 5, 2015

No fee.

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

CEUs: There are no CEU’s offered for this activity.

Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

7:45-9:00 Registration opens

9:00-10:15 FY16 Administrative Training
Fiscal, Caseload, Cornerstone, EBT

10:15-10:30 Movement Break

10:30-11:30 Program Training
2014 USDA WIC ME/ Director’s observations and Policy

11:30-12:30 Lunch Buffet/Networking

12:30-1:45 Nutrition Services Training
Policy, Nutrition Education Plan

1:45-2:00 Movement Break

2:00-2:45 Breastfeeding & Peer Counseling Training

2:45-3:45 Special Projects and Initiatives

3:45-4:00 Closing/Evaluation

Overnight Accommodations
A block of sleeping rooms is set up at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, A Doubletree by Hilton. Special room rates of $70+ tax single, $85+tax double and $115+tax quad are available through April 20, 2015. Please request the group rate for the “WIC Symposium” room block. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 1-866-788-1860. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card. Room requests received after April 20, 2015 will be confirmed on a space available basis and participants will be charged the prevailing rate. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the day of arrival without penalty.

The Hotel address is 701 East Adams, Springfield IL, 217-544-8800. Check-in time is after 3:00pm; Check-out time is 12:00pm.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The site is wheelchair accessible. Anyone requiring an interpreter or other accommodations should notify: Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First at 217/793-7353, ext. 107, no later than Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

A lactation room will be available.

Parking
The parking garage is owned & operated by the Prairie Capital Convention Center. It is connected to the hotel on levels 1H & 2H. The standard parking charge is $ .75 per hour (not with in/out privileges) with a maximum of $7.00 per day (24 hours). This charge is handled by the Prairie Capital Convention Center when exiting the parking garage. Unfortunately, the hotel is unable to bill this charge to a guest room. Should you wish to valet park your vehicle the charge is $13.00 per day, with in/out privileges for registered guests of the hotel.

Questions on registration?
Contact Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First
Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org
217-793-7353, ext. 107 or
1-800-252-8951, ext. 107


 

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

Tuesday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Crowne Plaza

During this two-day WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Symposium, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and Supervisors will learn successful strategies and Loving Support program components that have been successful in increasing breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity rates among Illinois WIC participants.

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and Supervisors from across the state will share program insights, connect at the Networking Reception and collect ideas displayed at the Poster session!

Target Audience: Registration is limited to Illinois WIC Program Breastfeeding Peer Counselors & Program Supervisors

Registration is CLOSED. 

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

CEUs: This activity has been submitted for approval to award Registered Nurses contact hours.

This activity has been submitted to the Commission of Dietetic Registration for approval to award CPEU’s for Registered Dieticians and Dietetic Technicians-Registered.

This activity has been submitted to the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants for approval to award CERP’s.

This Symposium meets a portion of the hourly requirement for CLC recertification.

*The faculty and planning committee have declared no conflict of interest.
*Criteria for successful completion include attendance at one or more sessions of conference.

Detailed Agenda

Day 1 - April 14

1:00 - 1:15    Welcome and Opening Remarks

1:15 - 2:45    Peer Up Illinois: From Good to GREAT! (Carothers/Roig-Romero)

                      Handout 1

                      Handout 2 

2:45 - 3:15    ---Break---

3:15 - 4:45    See How Illinois Makes it Work! Best Practices in Peer Counseling (Carothers
                       and Panel)

                   - Ahleli Ayala (Peer Counselor)

                   - Pamela Thornton (Peer Counselor)

                   - Candy Letterly (Peer Counselor)

                   - Belinda Sayadian (IBCLC)

                   - Jennifer Beck (WIC Program PC Supervisor)

                   - Donna Hawkins (WIC Program Coordinator)

                      Handout 

5:00 - 6:00    Networking Reception

Day 2 - April 15

7:30 - 8:30    Breakfast Buffet

8:30 - 9:45    Breakouts

                   - Track A (Peer Counselors) High Five for Success: Preparing Moms for Their
                     Hospital Experience (Carothers)

                     Handout 1 

                     Handout 2 

                   - Track B (Supervisors) Supporting Immigrant Populations to Breastfeed (Roig-
                     Romero)

                     Handout 

9:45 - 10:00  ---Break---

10:00 - 11:15 Breakouts

                   - Track A (Peer Counselors) Been There...Can Help You do That: The Beauty and
                     Uniqueness of the Peer Counselor Role (Roig-Romero)

                    Handout  

                   - Track B (Supervisors) Building a Team for Breastfeeding Support (Carothers)

                     Handout 1

                     Handout 2 

11:30 - 12:00 Closing (Carothers)    

Overnight Accommodations

A block of sleeping rooms is set up at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Special room rates of $70+ tax single and $70+tax double are available through March 23, 2015. Please request the group rate for the “Peer Counselor Symposium” room block. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 1-217-585-2871. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card. Room requests received after March 23, 2015, will be confirmed on a space available basis and participants will be charged the prevailing rate. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the day of arrival without penalty.

The Hotel address is 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield IL 62703, 217-529-7777. Check-in time is after 4:00pm; Check-out time is 11:00am.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The site is wheelchair accessible. Anyone requiring an interpreter or other accommodations should notify: Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First at 217/793-7353, ext. 107, no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Boone/Winnebago ROE, 300 Heart Blv., Loves Park, IL 61111

OBJECTIVES

·         Learn indicators of mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies to add to their existing efforts to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies other schools are using to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

You will also have opportunities throughout the day to network and learn from your colleagues in the field and discuss the successes, challenges and new ideas for prevention and intervention.

(Please bring a one page summary of a prevention or intervention service your school uses to discuss with colleagues)

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

This is a webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

Join us for a discussion of Student Assistance and how it can integrate with Response to Intervention. In this webinar participants will learn:

• What is Response to Intervention (RtI) and why do we have it?
• The components of Student Assistance Programs SAP) and how they mirror RtI.
• What SAP does that RtI does not.
• How RtI can help build sustainability for your Student Assistance Program.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant C providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in implementing their prevention systems plans. Participants will obtain tips, tools and strategies for building the capacity of their prevention systems.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

During the webinar, Sub-Grant A providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in facilitating their YPE program. This webinar will assist participants in strengthening their facilitation skills and implementing the program successfully. Participants will obtain strategies for overcoming barriers/challenges they face in managing the classroom and facilitating their YPE program.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to complete this webinar.

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

Learn from Chaz Franke,MSW, LCSW, from Chestnut Health Systems, how being and authentic presence through the use of the art of listening can be a source of support and comfort as students learn to cope with the challenges that impact their ability to be successful in school and life.

 Learn about:

1)  Being an Open Presence

2)  The Importance of Intuition

3) Creativity in Intervention

4) The Power of the Moment

and much more!!

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

This is a webinar.

Alcohol use and alcohol-related behavior has an impact on suicide risk. Substance abuse prevention should be a key element of any suicide prevention effort. This webinar will review the research linking alcohol use to suicide risk in individuals and the relationships between alcohol use and suicide rates at the population level. The facilitator will suggest how substance abuse prevention professionals can make the case for collaboration with their suicide prevention and substance abuse treatment counterparts to reduce suicide risk in Illinois.

Litchfield High School, 1705 North State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Rock Island County ROE, 3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265

OBJECTIVES

·         Learn indicators of mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies to add to their existing efforts to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies other schools are using to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

You will also have opportunities throughout the day to network and learn from your colleagues in the field and discuss the successes, challenges and new ideas for prevention and intervention.

(Please bring a one page summary of a prevention or intervention service your school uses to discuss with colleagues)

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant C providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in developing their sustainability plans. Participants will obtain tips, tools and strategies for sustaining their substance abuse prevention efforts.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

St. Clair Regional Office of Education, 1000 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220

OBJECTIVES

·         Learn indicators of mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies to add to their existing efforts to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies other schools are using to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

You will also have opportunities throughout the day to network and learn from your colleagues in the field and discuss the successes, challenges and new ideas for prevention and intervention.

(Please bring a one page summary of a prevention or intervention service your school uses to discuss with colleagues)

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This two-day training will detail essential program components of successful adult-to-youth mentoring programs. Participants will gain skills to build or enhance mentor programs. Training topics include: mentor recruitment and screening, making and supporting the match, and forming and maintaining partnerships. Participants will receive key resources to develop and implement program concepts.

 *All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a mentoring program are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Hilton Springfield, 700 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training, conducted by KNS Learning Solutions, LLC, will help prepare facilitators to implement the All Stars Core & Booster program, so that their experience with All Stars is enjoyable and effective. This training will introduce participants to the research, theory, and concepts that underlie the program. The trainer will model methods while delivering lessons to training participants. Through mini-lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, training participants gain an understanding of All Stars' scientific but common sense approach. All Stars Core, designed for sixth or seventh grade students, is an interactive program to prevent alcohol and drug use, violence and premature sexual activity among middle school youth. The program focuses on five scientifically-reviewed strategies that have the greatest potential to decrease youth involvement with these behaviors. All Stars Booster, a program designed to be delivered one year after All Stars Core, includes nine 45-minute sessions that reinforce lessons learned in All Stars Core. All Stars Booster features the same highly interactive methods that characterize every All Stars program. The focus of All Stars Booster is on strengthening participants’ motivation to avoid high-risk behaviors by reinforcing idealism, positive norms, commitments, bonding, and parent/adult attention.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher's Manuals (All Stars Core version 3.1 and Booster version 3.1) and a student guide to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from All Stars Prevention at http://www.allstarsprevention.com/new/index2.html (allow at least two weeks for delivery).

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant A providers will discuss planning strategies and SAPP requirements for the second year of their YPE program. This webinar will assist participants in planning core and booster sessions with fidelity and maintaining/strengthening relationships with program partners. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss successes and challenges related to program planning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to complete this webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This is a webinar.

This two-hour follow-up webinar to the Sustaining Prevention Processes and Outcomes training will provide the tools and knowledge to assist communities and coalitions in the creation of a marketing and communication plan to improve your sustainability odds.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this course. Participants must first complete the Sustaining Prevention Processes and Outcomes training in order to participate in this webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day work session will provide an opportunity for Sub-Grant C providers and coalition members to come together and discuss their progress, successes and challenges in implementing their strategic plans. Participants will obtain tips, tools and strategies for enhancing their prevention system, evaluating their efforts and re-assessing their prevention system.

* All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day work session will provide an opportunity for Sub-Grant C providers and coalition members to come together and discuss their progress, successes and challenges in implementing their strategic plans. Participants will obtain tips, tools and strategies for enhancing their prevention system, evaluating their efforts and re-assessing their prevention system.

* All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Holiday Inn Mt. Vernon, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

NIU Rockford Meeting and Conference Center, 8500 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant A providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in implementing their Coalition Capacity Plans. Participants will receive guidance on a process for re-assessing their coalition and updating their Coalition Capacity Plans.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to complete this webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Successful prevention efforts hinge on the readiness and capacity of the community. During this two-day training, Sub-Grant B providers will be introduced to a process for assessing community readiness to address prevention problems and strategies to build community capacity. Participants will also learn how to conduct a coalition assessment and use the results to develop a plan to improve coalition functioning.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant B providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete the online course Overview of Strategic Planning prior to participating in this course. Overview of Strategic Planning can be found under Study Hall.

Lincoln Land Community College: Litchfield, #1 Lincoln Land Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056

OBJECTIVES

·         Learn indicators of mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies to add to their existing efforts to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

·         Learn strategies other schools are using to address mental health problems, trauma, and substance use impacts in students;

You will also have opportunities throughout the day to network and learn from your colleagues in the field and discuss the successes, challenges and new ideas for prevention and intervention.

(Please bring a one page summary of a prevention or intervention service your school uses to discuss with colleagues)

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Participants who attend this two-day training will increase their understanding of specific local policy options to prevent underage drinking, including: Social Host, Minors In Possession, Mandatory RBS, Advertising/Promotion, and Event Restriction. Participants will learn how to develop a Policy Adoption Advocacy Plan based on best practice and their local political environment. Participants will also learn how to develop a Policy Implementation/Enforcement Plan to ensure that once the policy is adopted it is effectively enforced by local officials. Finally, participants will learn media advocacy strategies to support their policy adoption and/or enforcement efforts.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Participants who attend this two-day training will increase their understanding of specific local policy options to prevent underage drinking, including: Social Host, Minors In Possession, Mandatory RBS, Advertising/Promotion, and Event Restriction. Participants will learn how to develop a Policy Adoption Advocacy Plan based on best practice and their local political environment. Participants will also learn how to develop a Policy Implementation/Enforcement Plan to ensure that once the policy is adopted it is effectively enforced by local officials. Finally, participants will learn media advocacy strategies to support their policy adoption and/or enforcement efforts.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

* This training is available only to SAPP Sub-Grant C providers. All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

* This training is available only to SAPP Sub-Grant C providers. All SAPP Sub-Grant C providers are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

SINAI, 2653 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60608

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

McHenry County College, Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL 60050

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Dekalb County Health Dept., 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Lincoln Land Community College: Litchfield, #1 Lincoln Land Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056

Appropriate for:

• Educators/School Administrators
• Student Assistance Program Coordinators and Team Members
• Human Resources ProfessionalsMembers of Faith Communities
• Students Against Destructive Decisions Advisors
• School Nurses
• Substance Abuse Professionals
• Social Workers and Guidance Counselors

Length of Training: One Day

Goal: This 8-hour course prepares members of the public to provide Mental Health First Aid to those in need. This course is delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid USA instructors who complete a 5-day training and meet other certification requirements. Mental Health First Aid has been rigorously evaluated and is proven to reduce stigma connected to mental illnesses. This program can reduce the damaging effects of mental and emotional disorders such as job loss, school dropouts, relationship issues, and drug and alcohol problems.

Focus:  Provide participants with the basic information and skills necessary to appropriately respond to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis (severe depression, psychosis, panic attack, suicidal thoughts and behaviors…) until appropriate professional or other help, including peer and family support, can be engaged.

Content Areas: The prevalence of mental illnesses in the U.S. and their emotional and economic cost; the potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders; a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care; resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.


8-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two day. You will be automatically registered for Day 2 at the same location on November 13.

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

Lindenwood University-Belleville, 2600 W Main, Belleville, IL 62226

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two day. You will be automatically registered for Day 2 at the same location on November 15.

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant A providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in promoting, planning and implementing their YPE program. This webinar will assist participants in strengthening program partnerships with school personnel, implementing the program with fidelity and conducting process evaluation. Participants will also obtain strategies for overcoming barriers/challenges they face in facilitating YPE.

*All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to complete this webinar.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This two-day training will detail essential program components of successful adult-to-youth mentoring programs. Participants will gain skills to build or enhance mentor programs. Training topics include: mentor recruitment and screening, making and supporting the match, and forming and maintaining partnerships. Participants will receive key resources to develop and implement program concepts.

 *All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a mentoring program are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for advancing and facilitating a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn characteristics of effective coalitions, strategies for recruiting and retaining stakeholders, and strategies for enhancing coalition organization/structure (mission and vision, clear roles and organizational structure, meeting and communication habits, decision-making and problem-solving process, leadership). Additionally, participants will enhance their ability to fulfill their role as a coalition facilitator, including meeting coordination and facilitation.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide tips, tools and resources for designing materials for a communication campaign. The webinar will focus on the aesthetic design of developing materials to appeal to a target audience. Using software, the facilitator and participants will create a sample poster during the webinar.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

During this webinar, Sub-Grant A providers will discuss their progress, successes and challenges in implementing their IYS Recruitment Plans. This webinar will provide participants with tools and strategies to recruit schools in their service area to administer the FY14 Illinois Youth Survey. Participants will learn about existing resources on the IYS website to address barriers to participation and increase school recruitment.

*This webinar is available only to SAPP Sub-Grant A providers. All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to complete this webinar. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to promote the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to schools in their service area. Participants will learn strategies to promote the IYS to schools and obtain schools’ commitment to administer the survey, as well as strategies for building relationships and overcoming barriers to participation. Participants will also become familiar with a recruitment plan template.

Note: All SUPP providers reporting hours are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This training, conducted by KNS Learning Solutions, LLC, will help prepare facilitators to implement the All Stars Core & Booster program, so that their experience with All Stars is enjoyable and effective. This training will introduce participants to the research, theory, and concepts that underlie the program. The trainer will model methods while delivering lessons to training participants. Through mini-lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, training participants gain an understanding of All Stars' scientific but common sense approach. All Stars Core, designed for sixth or seventh grade students, is an interactive program to prevent alcohol and drug use, violence and premature sexual activity among middle school youth. The program focuses on five scientifically-reviewed strategies that have the greatest potential to decrease youth involvement with these behaviors. All Stars Booster, a program designed to be delivered one year after All Stars Core, includes nine 45-minute sessions that reinforce lessons learned in All Stars Core. All Stars Booster features the same highly interactive methods that characterize every All Stars program. The focus of All Stars Booster is on strengthening participants’ motivation to avoid high-risk behaviors by reinforcing idealism, positive norms, commitments, bonding, and parent/adult attention.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher's Manuals (All Stars Core version 3.1 and Booster version 3.1) and a student guide to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from All Stars Prevention at http://www.allstarsprevention.com/new/index2.html (allow at least two weeks for delivery).

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This training will prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully. The Too Good for Drugs Program has separate, developmentally appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; the focus of this training is on SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6-8. TGFD is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.

Note: Materials are not included with this training program; participants are required to bring their own Teacher’s Curriculum to the training. Participants who do not have current materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle.

This is a webinar.

This webinar will provide SAPP Sub-Grant A providers with strategies for enhancing coalition membership, such as engaging missing sectors/critical stakeholders, retaining members, and productive membership (e.g. roles and responsibilities, meeting agenda, meeting facilitation etc.). During the webinar, participants will obtain strategies for overcoming barriers/challenges they face to recruiting and engaging coalition members.

*This webinar is available only to SAPP Sub-Grant A providers. All SAPP Sub-Grant A providers are required to attend this webinar. 

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

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This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

This is a self-study course.

• Illinois Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention I: Welcome to Prevention
• Illinois Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention (IISAP) II: SAPP System Orientation
• Preventing Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drug Abuse Among Teens

To access all Study Hall courses Click here!

This is a webinar.

Join us for a discussion of Student Assistance and how it can integrate with Response to Intervention. In this webinar participants will learn:

• What is Response to Intervention (RtI) and why do we have it?
• The components of Student Assistance Programs SAP) and how they mirror RtI.
• What SAP does that RtI does not.
• How RtI can help build sustainability for your Student Assistance Program.

Chicago Marriott - Naperville, 1801 North Naper Boulevard, Naperville, IL 60563

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for developing a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn how to assess community readiness and capacity by interviewing key stakeholders from critical sectors, including schools, other youth-serving organizations and law enforcement. Participants will begin to develop a plan to recruit coalition members. Indicators of effective coalitions will be discussed and tools and tips for strengthening the coalition structure will be provided.

Who should attend: Sub-grant B providers who are starting new coalitions are required to attend and those that are enhancing coalitions are strongly encouraged. Other providers, coalitions and coalition members are welcome!

This is a webinar.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Sponsored by the
Illinois Department of Human Services

May 21, 2013
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Springfield, Illinois

Target Audience
Illinois WIC Coordinators and Management Staff

Purpose
To connect and update WIC Coordinators rgarding change and intiatives planned for SFY14.

Learning Objectives
Following the symposium WIC Coordinators will be able t
1. List at least one SFY14 change planned for WIC
2. Identify how they will convey upcoming changes to the WIC Program to their agencies’ administration and staff
3. Describe WIC partner agencies and how they interface with WIC.

Training cost is free.

Coffee and lunch will be provided.

Special Needs                                                                                                                                                                   The location is accessible for those with disabilities. Anyone needing special accomodations should nottify Lisa Kienzle at Lisa.kienzle@prevention.org or by phone at 1.217.793.7353, ext. 107. Registration Deadline: May 10, 2013.

Continuing Education Credits

This educational activity is co-provided with Oakton College and the Illinois Department of Human Services.“This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”

Presenters
Penny Roth, MS, RD, LDN, Illinois WIC Director
Stephanie Bess, MS, RD, LDN, Illinois WIC Nutrition Services Coordinator
Brenda Matthews, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
Melanie Eader, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Assistant Breastfeeding Coordinator
Lisa Cunningham, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
LaShon Reese, MEd, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
Shirley Smith, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
Melissa Banz, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant


AGENDA
7:45-9:00 Registration

9:00-10:15 Director’s Update
-Review of SFY14 Plans for Caseload, Cornerstone Modernization and EBT Planning

10:15-10:30 Movement Break

10:30-11:30 WIC Policy Updates
-Review of Policy Manual Changes and the SFY14 Management Evaluation

11:30-12:30 Lunch Buffet

12:30-1:45 Special Projects
-Updates on Efforts to Increase Caseload, Participant Centered Services, and Child Retention

1:45-2:00 Movement Break

2:00-2:45 Breastfeeding & Peer Counseling Update
-Review of Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Initiatives for SFY14

2:45-3:45 Nutrition Education Plan for SFY14
-Release of the newly revised SFY14 Nutrition Education Plan

3:45-4:00 Closing/Evaluation

Hotel Information
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center
701 East Adams St.
Springfield, Illinois 62701
217-544-8800

Overnight Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center. Room rates are $70+tax (single) and $85+tax (double). Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling, 1-866-788-1860. To receive the special group rate, please mention WIC SYMPOSIUM. The cut-off date for reservations at the special group rate is Monday, April 29, 2013. Room requests received after Monday, April 29, 2013 will be confirmed on a space available basis by hotel and participants will be charged the prevailing rates. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hrs. prior to the day of arrival without penalty.

Parking
The parking garage is owned & operated by the Prairie Capital Convention Center. It is connected to the hotel on levels 1H & 2H. The standard parking charge is $ .75 per hour (not with in/out privileges) with a maximum of $7.00 per day (24 hours). This charge is handled by the Prairie Capital Convention Center when exiting the parking garage. Unfortunately, the hotel is unable to bill this charge to a guest room. Should you wish to valet park your vehicle the charge is $13.00 per day, with in/out privileges for registered guests of the hotel.

Questions on registration?
Contact Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First
Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org
217-793-7353, ext. 107 or
1-800-252-8951, ext. 107

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus: SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

This is a webinar.

Participants will learn about Gangs, Gang culture, and ways to support students in avoiding Gang involvement and supporting students in the process of extricating themselves from Gang affiliation.

Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 61348

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

This is a webinar.

The Illinois Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Other Drug and Violence Prevention is located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, and is the only statewide provider for higher education professionals dedicated to alcohol and other drug prevention. For over 20 years, IHEC has provided education, training, networking, and resources for implementing evidence-based practices in college alcohol and other drug prevention programs. Our services include CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey, Biennial Review, Quarterly Affiliate Meetings, monthly newsletters, white papers and research briefs, consultation visits, educational dvd’s, and continuing education credits from IAODAPCA.

This session will provide the participant with an overview of the unique purpose of IHEC and learn how to utilize some of our services and programs.

This is a webinar.

Boone/Winnebago ROE, 300 Heart Blv., Loves Park, IL 61111

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

Galesburg Community Center, 150 E. Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Department of Agriculture Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Intersection of 8th and Sangamon Street, Springfield, IL 62704

During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies for developing a community coalition to prevent substance abuse. Participants will learn how to assess community readiness and capacity by interviewing key stakeholders from critical sectors, including schools, other youth-serving organizations and law enforcement. Participants will begin to develop a plan to recruit coalition members. Indicators of effective coalitions will be discussed and tools and tips for strengthening the coalition structure will be provided.

Who should attend: Sub-grant B providers who are starting new coalitions are required to attend and those that are enhancing coalitions are strongly encouraged. Other providers, coalitions and coalition members are welcome!

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

This in-depth, two-day training will provide the opportunity to learn the steps necessary to conduct a successful focus group. Attention will be placed on question development, moderator skills, and planning critical logistical details of focus group interviews. Participants will also learn how to analyze the results of focus groups and put those results into action.

Chestnut Health Systems, 2148 Vadalabene Drive, Maryville, IL 62062

Participants will engage in a series of applications during the training that enhance collaboration skills in working together to improve outcomes for youth.

 Participants can expect to learn more about:

 *   identifying a data-based issue occurring with youth in the community
 *   formulating a school / community partnership
 *   conducting a community-school based need and resource assessment
 *   developing a logic model to address the concern including strategies, outcomes, and evaluation measures
 *   developing protocols for working together
 *   utilizing a school / community youth intervention template
 *   creating an evaluation plan
 *   a Case Study: the St. Clair County Student Assistance Juvenile Justice Community Partnership that is changing opportunities for youth

This training is appropriate for schools with / or planning to implement Student Assistance Programs and community organizations which may include local law enforcement, substance abuse and / or mental health services representatives, foster care services, domestic violence services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the faith community, the local health department, etc.

Prevention First's Chicago Office (Branch Office), 33 West Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

Developing and Implementing Successful Communication Campaigns is a two-day training introducing direct service providers to the basic skills, information and concepts needed to successfully design and implement a communication campaign. This course specifically relates the process of campaign development to preventing youth ATOD use. Participants will learn about the steps and best practices involved in campaign planning, strategy development, implementation and evaluation.

*All Sub-Grant B program staff implementing a Communication Campaign are required to attend this training. 

Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters), 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

This one-day classroom-based training introduces Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) providers to the prevention specialist’s role in service delivery. Participants will be introduced to strategies for program planning, capacity-building, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn about their role in prevention, including an exploration of ethical issues related to their personal and professional conduct.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course. Participants must complete IISUP I prior to registering for IISUP III. You can register for IISUP I here.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

This is a webinar.

IL Dept of Natural Resources', One Natural Resouces Way (Gate 7, Fairgrounds), Springfield, IL 62702

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

Rolland Lewis Community Building, 800 S. 27th Street, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

Chestnut Health Systems - Bloomington, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Foundations of Youth Prevention Education is a two-day training that prepares direct service providers to implement evidence-based Youth Prevention Education (YPE) programs. Participants will obtain a basic understanding of the components and best practices related to implementing any YPE model program. This training will increase participants’ knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, facilitating and evaluating a Youth Prevention Education program.

Note: All SUPP providers are required to complete this course.

This is a webinar.

This webinar training will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it. This is the introductory session for all WIC Certifying Health Professionals. Basic vocabulary, standard drink sizes, and baseline information will be reviewed.

This is a webinar.

St. Anthony's Hospital, 503 N. Maple Street, Effingham, IL 62401

This training will provide WIC certifying Health Professionals with background information about the origins of the project, how to incorporate screening and brief intervention techniques into their counseling of pregnant women, demonstration of methods to engage prenatal women comfortably in discussion and intervention surrounding prenatal alcohol use as well as when and where to refer pregnant women to community resources to help them abstain from alcohol use if necessary..

This is a webinar.

This is a webinar.

Black Hawk East Community Education Center, 404 E. 3rd Street, Kewanee, IL 61443

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.

Focus:  SAP implementation and development based in best practices that should result in the capacity of participants to assess student and staff needs and resources, establish a framework for prevention, early identification, intervention, and support services that address those needs.

Content Areas: Nine Constructs of a Comprehensive Student Assistance Program framework through universal, selected and indicated strategies; integration of SAP with RTI, socio-emotional learning and other school programs.

12-hours of Teacher Re-certification Units are available for this training.

Chestnut Health Systems - Belleville, #12 64th Street (North Entrance), Belleville, IL 62223

Appropriate for:

• New Student Assistance core teams
• New Student Assistance Coordinators
• New members being added to existing Student Assistance Programs
• Staff members wishing to learn more about how the SAP operates in their building
• Staff members previously SAP trained who want to receive updated training

Length of Training: Two days

Goal: Provide participants with the basic information and key concepts necessary to begin implementation of a new Student Assistance Program or become a member of an existing building-based Student Assistance Program.