When "Quizlet Teacher" Goes On Sale

Hey teachers, prevention specialists and lovers of words in general-

If you checked out the last post on Quizlet, hopefully you had a chance to try it out, or perhaps you're already well versed in this fantastic vocabulary-building ed tech tool. But DID YOU KNOW that you can now power up to the premium version of Quizlet for a fraction of the normal price?

Here's why I think Quizlet Teacher (the name they give their premium version of Quizlet) is worth it.

1. Extra features for you and your students. You can view class progress, and you can see which terms are easier (or harder) for your students via a percentage correct figure on the left margin of your teacher page.

2. Voice recording. You can record your own voice - OR YOUR STUDENTS' VOICES (great hook!) for each term you enter in each list.

3. Upload custom images. The basic version of Quizlet has a limited number of images, and sometimes they simply don't offer any that are appropriate. Being able to upload custom images means that students can potentially learn vocabulary faster and more effectively. And if you're super clever, you can create a lesson in which students create visualizations of terms and then upload their images! Student-created content! HOW COOL.

4. Create unlimited classes. You can create vocab sets for all of your Lifeskills lessons as well as for every single other course/class you teach. No boundaries. Even cooler.

Many teachers have end of year funds that they're looking to spend now. If you're in that position, and you want 20% off the normal subscription price of $34.99, and  you want a year's worth of everything in the list above, then click the link below:

https://quizlet.com/upgrade?referrer=katrocada

If you go for it, leave me a note in the comments section!

Yours in prevention,

Kate

Lifeskills Training Webinars

Western Mass Lifeskills Training users! Check out the free webinar that's being offered on Wednesday, January 25 at 12:00 noon!! Share with administrators, colleagues, and anyone you know who works in the field of prevention! Keep spreading the word about this RESEARCH and SCIENCE-BASED program that is continually proving its positive outcomes!! Click the links below to register!

The Surgeon General recently named LifeSkills Training as one of themost effective school-based programs for adolescents aged 10 to 18* Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn more about the how the LifeSkills Training Middle School Program can positively impact educational outcomes, reduce violence, and decrease opioid misuse as well as other drug use. Register: Wednesday, 1/25 at noon ET (space is limited) *Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health, 2016 Ready to implement the program? Check out our training schedule to register for a Provider Training workshop, or email training@nhpamail.com to schedule a workshop either online or in-person for your group.                         800-293-4969 |www.lifeskillstraining.com

Lifeskills Goldmine!

Home Page of the Middle School Teacher's Site

It's Sunday in western Massachusetts, and it is a perfect day to take in the sights of this golden time of year. The foliage is giving us quite a show, with the hills transforming into yellows, oranges, reds and greens. In addition to teaching Health Education, I also teach ESL (English as a Second Language), and my ESL students are in complete and total awe. These are kids who all come from countries in which there is no fall foliage spectacle like we have in western Mass. Truly, they're dazzled.

If you're a teacher, Sundays typically mean preparing for the academic week ahead. For teachers who are preparing their Lifeskills lessons this week, there are a few dazzling resources out there that are worth their weight in gold and will save you lots of planning time. Many of you have already bookmarked this site, but if not, make sure you save this in your favorites. Go to http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/msweb/teacher/index.php to reach the Middle School Teacher's site (see screenshot above), which I've profiled on this blog previously. Yes, it's good enough to mention more than once! Here, you'll be able to access quick formative assessments for each unit in each level of LST. 

The image above shows a student self-check, which students can use to measure their own comprehension of the basic objectives of each unit. My students really like being able to "show what they know" and prepare for quizzes. It also helps to cement the key takeaways that LST really wants kids to absorb. There's also a vocabulary crossword or each unit that can be completed either online or printed out. 

So there it is! A little goldmine for LST teachers. If you use these resources in your class, I'd love to hear about it!

Happy fall,

Kate

New Central / Eastern Mass Lifeskills Training Dates Announced!

Please share with fellow prevention educators! New Lifeskills Training Dates announced!

For School Nurses, Health Educators and Teams:

Effectively Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse and Other Drug Use

Evidence-Based Middle School Prevention Training

Four 1-day Trainings Planned Schedule (only one day required)

8:30 (Registration) 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED AFTER ATTENDING ONE OF THESE DAYS. Registration is separate for each training and space is limited. Although not required, teams from schools/districts are encouraged to attend. Level 1 is for 6th or 7th grade; Level 2 is for 7th or 8th grade. Free curricula will be available. Student materials will be provided.

Locations for free trainings:

November 1, 2016: Boston 1010 Massachusetts Ave Boston 02118

Life Skills Training Level 1

November 2, 2016: Peabody Holiday Inn 1 Newbury Street

Life Skills Training Level 1

November 3, 2016: Mansfield Holiday Inn 31 Hampshire Street

Life Skills Training Level 1

November 4, 2016: Beechwood Hotel Worcester 363 Plantation St.

Life Skills Training Level 2 (Participants should be previously trained in Level 1)

Either Accessible by MBTA, or Parking is free. Lunch is provided.

Registration: Please Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/74q78p/6T for information and to complete the required registration. Thank you for helping to keep Massachusetts youth healthy.

6.0 hours per day of training will be awarded: the CEUs can be used for nurses and for PDPs for other educators; applying for Certified Prevention Specialists (CPS) Credits  

Quick Tip #1 - LST Middle School Teacher's Site!

Although we've mentioned this site in a previous post, it's SO GREAT that it warrants another shoutout! Check out this Quick Tip for implementing Lifeskills in the classroom! Use the ACTIVITIES tab on the LST Middle School Teachers' Site for lesson activators, review, and formative assessments. Use the RESOURCES tab for additional information/background related to substance abuse. Click the link below to access both resources on this site:

http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/msweb/teacher/resources.php

Lifeskills Technical Assistance Training 9/16/16 - Greenfield MA

Quick post here - but just trying to plug and promote the upcoming Lifeskills Technical Assistance Training on 9/16/16 in Greenfield! If you're a middle school teacher in a school in western Massachusetts and you've already been trained in level 1 LST, or if you're looking to support your school in its implementation of LST, then register ASAP! Click the link below to learn more and to register.

http://www.cvent.com/events/life-skills-technical-assistance-training-185-/event-summary-f461775adeb3455d92f04b17e72cb117.aspx

Space is limited and it's filling up fast! Deadline to register is Tuesday 9/13.

See you there!

Kate

Lifeskills Middle School Teachers' Website!

It's here! The start of a new school year, and for those of us working in the field of prevention education, we know that new beginnings are ripe with opportunity. In the Franklin/Quabbin area of western Massachusetts, we have the fantastic opportunity to restart Lifeskills at the middle school level. If you're like me, you're just getting started (actually, the first day of school is tomorrow for us), and if you're looking for guidance or fresh ideas for implementing Lifeskills, you've come to the right place!

Teachers of middle school Lifeskills, click on the link below to access the official Middle School Teachers' site for activities at levels 1, 2 and 3 to measure student comprehension of key concepts:

http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/msweb/teacher/index.php

Click the link below to access the Level 1 LST Assessment Tool. It includes a list of assessment activities for each unit. Printable, easy to use, and provides insight as to how well students are "getting it."

http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/uploads/media/LST%20MS%20Level%201%20Assessment.pdf

These two pages offer a wealth of ideas for getting your middle school Lifeskills program off to a great start!

If you use these resources, I'd love to hear your feedback!

Yours in prevention,

Kate