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

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

Success!

Wow! What a day! Thank you to all who attended the Advanced Lifeskills Training on Friday! The energy in the room was palpable, and everyone had something valuable to share. Big thanks also to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for sponsoring this important event; to Amy Lynn Shimko, our incredible trainer; and to Kat, Jeanette, and everyone at the Franklin Regional Council of Governments who have put so much time and effort into making LST a reality in Western Massachusetts and beyond.

Now it's time to take that energy and keep our fires well stoked as we head back into our classrooms, programs and other prevention-based settings to deliver this powerful curriculum. I'll be sending all of you a link to a survey to get an idea of how best to support this group via the power of technology. Look for an email from me in the next day or two. And, if you haven't already, follow our group on Twitter! @WMA_Lifeskills

In the meantime, feel free to shoot me questions that just can't wait for #lifeskillschat, and keep up the amazing work you do! I'm so inspired by the talent and dedication in this network of prevention specialists.

Best,

Kate

Kate Blair
Western Mass Lifeskills Network Coordinator

Free LST Webinars!

Okay, quick post, because I will be joining the Middle School LST webinar shortly! For those in the Western Mass / Franklin / Quabbin area, if you're part of a school that's using Botvin Lifeskills Training, or even if you're just curious about this evidence-based substance abuse prevention program, join us for an hour of easy-access training TODAY at 11am EST! We will engage in one hour of training that is aimed at both newcomers as well as seasoned LST implementers. Click the link below to join!

http://go.shr.lc/2bJnS7d 

For links to additional upcoming LST webinars, check the previous post in this blog.

Yours in prevention,

Kate

Greetings, Lifeskills Supporters! I'm excited to help promote a series of webinars created by Botvin LST that are designed to help the implementation of Lifeskills Training at any level! Content will cover: implementing with fidelity resources for teachers and students raising awareness about your program Q&A Check the image below for information on each webinar. For those in the Franklin/Quabbin area who are implementing middle school Lifeskills, the 8/23 date is for you! Space is limited, so register ASAP. I will certainly be participating in this webinar, and I hope to "see" others in our region there! For those unable to attend, I'll be posting summaries on this blog and tweeting key points in the days shortly afterward. Follow me on Twitter at @WMA_Lifeskills !! Click on the link below to access the link for registration. Any problems with registration, please email me! kate.blair@frsu38.org Yours in prevention, Kate Kate Blair Lifeskills Network Coordinator Elementary School Program - Monday, 8/22 (11am ET - noon) Middle School Program - Tuesday, 8/23 (11am ET - noon) High School Program - Wednesday, 8/24 (11am ET - noon)  Transitions Program - Thursday, 8/25 (11am ET - noon) Parent Program - Friday, 8/26 (11am ET - noon) This is a unique opportunity for those getting ready to start the LifeSkills Training program... Are you ready for the new school year? Join us on a webinar for new and veteran LST teachers... Preparing for Success with LifeSkills Training We're excited to offer a series of webinars designed to help anyone looking to implement the LST program at any level.  Our goal is to help you successfully kick off your implementation of LST!  This informative webinar will discuss and present information related to: Implementing with fidelity Resources for teachers and students Raising awareness about your program Q & A  WEBINAR SCHEDULE Elementary School Program - Monday, 8/22 (11am ET - noon) Middle School Program - Tuesday, 8/23 (11am ET - noon) High School Program - Wednesday, 8/24 (11am ET - noon)  Transitions Program - Thursday, 8/25 (11am ET - noon) Parent Program - Friday, 8/26 (11am ET - noon) No experience required. All are welcome, however space is limited.  STAY CONNECTED