Compendium Programs Presentation

2 VFHY Compendium of Programs Insert New Table Full Compendium Listing All StarsNot On Tobacco Al's Pals Positive Action Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives (ATHENA) Project Alert Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) Project EX Helping Teens Stop Using Tobacco (TAP) Project Toward No Tobacco Use Intervening With Teen Tobacco Users (TEG)Project Toward No Drug Use Know Your Body (KYB) Strengthening Families Program (SFP 3-5, 6-11, 12-16) Life Skills Training (LST)Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14) Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program (MSPP) Too Good For Drugs Obesity Supplemental Programs CATCHHealthy Life Style Choices SPARK Physical Education Color Me HealthyThe Organ Wise Guys Supplemental Programs Anti-Tobacco Media BlitzTeens Tackle Tobacco Youth Media Network Keep A Clear Mind

5 Criteria for VTSF Program Selections Compendium Programs Program reviewed by NREPP or other federal registries & labeled exemplary or proven programs Curriculum-based program for youth under 18 Program offers a tobacco prevention or control component or modules Program is multi-session Program available for implementation by any/all organizations Program is cost effective A VFHY worksheet has been submitted by program vendor

6 Criteria for VTSF Program Selections Supplemental Programs Curriculum-based program for youth under 18 Program offers a tobacco/obesity prevention or control component or modules Program Available for implementation by any/all organizations No implementation training required Cost effective (approx $200 per kit on no more than $10 per student) Approved by VFHY Program Specialist

7 Compendium Program Review Process Three Stage Review Process VFHY Program Specialist Initial Review Panel of Experienced Prevention and Research Experts VFHY Program Specialist Final Review

8 VFHY Compendium Programs K-12 Programs Family Oriented Programs Cessation Programs Middle School High School Elementary School (K-6) only

9 Family Oriented Programs Strengthening Families Strengthening Families 3-5, 6-11, Creating Lasting Family Connections

10 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 4-12 Number of Lessons: Session Lengths: 1 ½ to 2 ½ hrs Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended Important Key Program Issues Requires 2 facilitators for each group Recruit from high risk environments families who are willing to participate Modules could be offered in 5-6 week increments throughout the year Creating Lasting Family Connections

11 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 3-5, 6-11, Number of Lessons: 14 Session Lengths: 3hrs including meal Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended Important Key Program Issues Requires 2 facilitators for each group Recruit from high risk environments Family programs are more costlier than other programs Requires incentives to recruit & retain participants Strengthening Families 3-5, 6-11, 12-16

12 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 7 Session Lengths: 3hrs including meal Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended Important Key Program Issues Requires 3 facilitators Not intended for extremely high risk families Family programs are more costlier than other programs Requires incentives to recruit & retain participants Strengthening Families 10-14

13 K-12 Programs Too Good for DrugsPositive Action Program

14 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre K-12 Number of Lessons: Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: 1- 4 times a week Complementary Supplemental Programs Anti-Tobacco Media Blitz (Grades 9-12) Keep A Clear Mind (Grades 4-6) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-12 Youth Media Network (Grades 6-12) CATCH (Grades Pre K – 6) HLC (Grades Pre K-6) OrganWise Guys (Grades Pre K-6) SPARK (grades Pre K - 8) Color Me Healthy (Grades Pre K – K) Important Key Program Issues Program has many components Start with Grade kit & maybe Climate kit for school based organizations Must teach at least 20 of 140 lessons VFHY provides free implementation training Positive Action

Too Good for Drugs Complementary Supplemental Programs YMN (Grades 6-12) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-12) ATMB (Grades 4-6) KACM (Grades 4-6) CATCH (Grades K - 8) HLC (Grades K - 6) Organ Wise Guys (Grades K - 5) SPARK (Grades K - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades K - 12 Number of Lessons: 10 (K - 8) & 14 (High School) Session Length: minutes Frequency of Lessons: Once per week for 10 weeks (K - 8) & Once per week for 14 weeks (High School) Important Key Program Issues Mendez Foundation offers a 14 week HS program and a revised 10 week HS program. The revised version combines ATOD into one lesson versus a separate lesson for each. VFHY advocates the 14 week version. VFHY provides free implementation training.

16 Elementary School (K-6) Only Programs Al”s Pals (K-2)Know Your Body (K-6) Life Skills (3-5)

17 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre K-3 Number of Lessons: 46 Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: Twice a week Complementary Supplemental Programs CATCH (Grades Pre K – 3) HLC (Grades Pre K-3) OrganWise Guys (Grades Pre K-3) SPARK (grades Pre K - 3) Color Me Healthy (Grades Pre K – K) Important Key Program Issues All 46 lessons must be completed to achieve program fidelity Curriculum materials only distributed upon completion of training Each classroom requires its own kit Developer lives in Richmond & very involved in proper implementation Developer offers classroom & on-line training. Al’s Pals

18 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades K-6 Number of Lessons: 48 Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: 1 – 3 times a week Complementary Supplemental Programs CATCH (Grades Pre K – 6) HLC (Grades K-6) OrganWise Guys (Grades K-6) SPARK (grades Pre K - 6) Important Key Program Issues All 48 lessons must be completed to achieve program fidelity Know Your Body

Life Skills Training Complementary Supplemental Programs ATMB (Grades 4-5) KACM (Grades 4-5) CATCH (Grades 3 - 8) HLC (Grades & Grades 6) SPARK (Grades 3 - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 8 Session Length: minutes Frequency: At least once per week Important Key Program Issues Program is designed for specific grade levels - use the appropriate level for the grade you are working with. VFHY provides free implementation training.

20 Middle School Programs LST (6-8) Project Alert (6-8) All Stars (6-8) Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program (MSPP) (6-10) Project TNT (5-9)

All Stars Complementary Supplemental Programs KACM (Grade 6) YMN (Grades 6-8) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-8) ATMB (Grades 6) CATCH (Grades K - 8) HLC (Grades K - 6) Organ Wise Guys (Grades K - 5) SPARK (Grades K - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 13 Core Year 1 9 Booster Year 2 13 Plus Year 3 Session Length: 45 minutes Frequency of Lessons: Once per week Important Key Program Issues The program suggests presenting participants with a ring at the end of the program. The cost of the ring exceeds the amount VFHY will allow for incentives. Organizations will have to in-kind this product if they choose to use the ring with the program.

Life Skills Training Program Complementary Supplemental Programs KACM (Grade 6) YMN (Grades 6-8) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-8) ATMB (Grades 6) CATCH (Grades 3 - 8) HLC (Grades & Grades 6) SPARK (Grades 3 - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 15, 10, 5 Session Length: 45 minutes Frequency: At least once per week Important Key Program Issues Program is designed for specific grade levels - use the appropriate level for the grade you are working with. There are 3 optional violence prevention lessons in the 6th grade kit and 2 in the 7th and 8th grades kits. VFHY provides free implementation training

Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program Complementary Supplemental Programs KACM (Grade 4-6) YMN (Grades 6-8) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-8) ATMB (Grades 6-8) CATCH (Grades 4 - 8) HLC (Grades 4 - 6) Organ Wise Guys (Grades 4 - 5) SPARK (Grades Grades 4 - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 6 Session Length: minutes Frequency: times per week Important Key Program Issues Peer led lessons are available and have proven successful. A community action tool can be used to engage the entire community.

Project Alert Complementary Supplemental Programs YMN (Grades 7-8) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 7-8) ATMB (Grades 7-8) CATCH (Grades 7 - 8) Spark (Grades 7 - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 11 lessons in year one & 3 lessons in year two Session Length: 45 minutes Frequency of lessons: Once per week Important Key Program Issues For maximum fidelity, this program requires a two year commitment. Students receive the core program in the 7th grade and the booster lessons in the 8th grade.

Project TNT Complementary Supplemental Programs KACM (Grade 5-6) YMN (Grades 6-9) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 6-9) ATMB (Grades 6 – 9 CATCH (Grades 5 - 8) HLC (Grades 5 - 6) Organ Wise Guys (Grade 5) SPARK (Grades 5 - 8) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 12 (10 core, 2 booster) Session Length: minutes Frequency of Lessons: 10 core lessons over two week period, 2 boosters 1 year later in a 2 day sequence Important Key Program Issues Program can be spread over a four week period. Booster sessions can be taught once per week.

26 High School Only Programs Project TND Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercises & Nutrition Alternatives (ATHENA) Life Skills Training

Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercises & Nutrition Alternatives (ATHENA) Complementary Supplemental Programs YMN (Grades 9-10) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 9-10) ATMB (Grades 9-10) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 8 Session Length: 45 minutes Frequency of Lessons: once per week Important Key Program Issues Program is for females only Requires the selected squad leaders complete training covering 7 activities

Life Skills Training High School Complementary Supplemental Programs YMN (Grades 9-10) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 9-10) ATMB (Grades 9-10) Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 10 Session Length: 45 minutes Frequency of Lessons: once per week Important Key Program Issues VFHY provides implementation training free of charge.

Project TND Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 12 Session Length: minutes Frequency of Lessons: 3 lessons per week Important Key Program Issues Lessons can be spread over a five week period. Program can be used with a universal or selective (alternate school) population Not be used with youth who are in middle school. There is a different approach used for older high school students. Complementary Supplemental Programs YMN (Grades 9-12) Teens Tackle Tobacco (Grades 9-12) ATMB (Grades 9-12)

30 Cessation Programs Not on Tobacco (NOT) Intervening With Teen Tobacco Users (TEG) Helping Teen Stop Using Tobacco (TAP) Project EX

31 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 8 Session Length: minutes Frequency: Once per week Important Key Program Issues The first four sessions are held in a two week period (quit date set during this time). The latter four sessions are held once per week during the following month. Students must be current smokers. Strong recruitment plan is needed. Project EX Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended

32 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 10 Session Length: 50 minutes Frequency: Once per week Important Key Program Issues Students must be voluntary participants & current smokers. Single sex groups are encouraged (but not mandatory). Training is mandatory. Facilitators must lead a smoke free lifestyle. Participant recruitment/retention is critical and requires significant planning. Not On Tobacco (NOT) Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended

33 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 8 Session Length: minutes Frequency: Varies Important Key Program Issues Program designed for those who do not want to quit smoking Most students join the program as a result of a school tobacco use policy violation Various implementation - once a week, twice a week, 4 times a week. VFHY staff provides training Intervening With Teen Tobacco Users (TEG) Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended

34 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Number of Lessons: 8 Session Length: minutes Frequency: Once a week Important Key Program Issues Program designed for those who want to quit smoking All 8 lessons must be completed VFHY staff provides training Helping Teens Stop Using Tobacco (TAP) Complementary Supplemental Programs None Recommended

35 Tobacco Supplemental Programs Anti-tobacco Media Blitz Keep A Clear Mind Teen Tackle Tobacco Youth Media Network

36 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 9-12 Number of Lessons: up to 10 Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week is idea although can vary Complementary Compendium Programs ATHENA Life Skills Training (Grades 9-10) MSPP (Grades 9-12) Positive Action (Grades 9-12) Project TND Project TNT (Grade 9) Too Good For Drugs (grades 4-6) Important Key Program Issues Can implement 1 or up to all 10 lessons Anti-Tobacco Media Blitz

37 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 4-6 Number of Lessons: 4 Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Compendium Programs Know Your Body (Grades 4-6) Life Skills Training (Grades 4-6) Positive Action (Grades 4-6) Too Good For Drugs (grades 4-6) Important Key Program Issues This is a good supplement to involve parents to enhance the learning that takes place in school. It is a take home program, so a supportive parental base is helpful toward successful implementation Keep A Clear Mind

38 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 6-12 Number of Lessons: up to 7 Session Lengths: 50 mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week is idea although can vary Complementary Compendium Programs ATHENA Life Skills Training (Grades 6-10) MSPP (Grades 6-10) Positive Action (Grades 6-12) Project TND Project TNT (Grade 6-9) Too Good For Drugs (grades 6-12) Important Key Program Issues Suggest implementation of all 7 lessons however you have the option of implementing any or all of the 7 lessons Each lesson requires 2-3 class meetings Teens Tackle Tobacco

39 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades 6-12 Number of Lessons: up to 12 Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week is idea although can vary Complementary Compendium Programs All Stars ATHENA Life Skills Training (Grades ) MSPP Positive Action (Grades 6 -12) Project Alert Project TND Project TNT (Grades 6 - 9) Too Good For Drugs (grades 6 -12) Important Key Program Issues Can implement 1 or up to all 12 lessons Youth Media Network

40 Obesity Supplemental Programs Healthy Lifestyle Choice (HLC) Spark Physical Education The OrganWise Guys Color Me Healthy Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)

41 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre K - 8 Number of Lessons: Session Lengths: 20 – 30 mins Frequency of lessons: 1 – 3 times per week a week Complementary Compendium Programs All Stars (Grades 6 – 8) Al’s Pals (Pre-k – Grade 3) ATHENA (Grade 8) Know Your Body (Grades K – 6) Life Skills Training (Grades 3 – 8) MSPP (Grades 4 – 8) Positive Action (Pre-k – Grade 8) Project Alert (Grades 6 – 8) Project TNT (Grades 5 – 8) Too Good for Drugs (Grades k – 8) Important Key Program Issues CATCH is a coordinated school health program that can be implemented school wide to address both nutrition and physical activity. For maximum impact the classroom, physical activity and school nutrition components should be implemented. CATCH

42 Program Specifics Target Audience: Pre-School – Pre-K Number of Lessons: 12 Session Lengths: 30 mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Compendium Programs Al’s Pals (Pre-k) Positive Action (Pre-k) Important Key Program Issues Program is designed to be implemented in child care facilities. Lessons are typically conducted during circle time. Parent newsletters are used to encourage parents to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their day-to-day lives. Color Me Healthy

43 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre-k - 6 Number of Lessons: 8 Session Lengths: 45 mins Frequency of lessons: Once a week Complementary Compendium Programs All Stars (Grade 6) Al’s Pals (Pre-k – Grade 3) Know Your Body (Grades K – 6) Life Skills Training (Grades 3 – 6) MSPP (Grades 4 – 6) Positive Action (Pre-k – Grade 6) Project Alert (Grade 6) Project TNT (Grades 5 – 6) Too Good for Drugs (Grades k – 6) Important Key Program Issues There are six units in the HLC curriculum. VFHY will fund two of the six units (Nutrition & Fitness). Students must complete goal setting and decision making instruction from a core compendium program prior to completing the Nutrition & Fitness units. Healthy Lifestyle Choices (HLC)

44 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre-k - 5 Number of Lessons: Pre-k – K – 8 lessons 1 st – 2 nd – 12 lessons 3 rd – 5 th – 6 lessons Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: 1 – 3 times per week Complementary Compendium Programs Al’s Pals (Pre-k – Grade 3) Know Your Body (Grades K – 5) Life Skills Training (Grades 3 – 5) MSPP (Grades 4 – 5) Positive Action (Pre-k – Grade 5) Project TNT (Grade 5) Too Good for Drugs (Grades k – 5) Important Key Program Issues One set of materials can be used by the entire school. Program materials are typically stored in the school library. Curriculum book sets are the core program materials. All other materials are optional. Organ Wise Guys

45 Program Specifics Target Audience: Grades Pre-k - 8 Number of Lessons: 300 – 500 activities Session Lengths: mins Frequency of lessons: During normal PE class or 1 – 3 times per week in after school and child care settings. Complementary Compendium Programs All Stars (Grades 6 – 8) Al’s Pals (Pre-k – Grade 3) ATHENA (Grade 8) Know Your Body (Grades K – 6) Life Skills Training (Grades 3 – 8) MSPP (Grades 4 – 8) Positive Action (Pre-k – Grade 8) Project Alert (Grades 6 – 8) Project TNT (Grades 5 – 8) Too Good for Drugs (Grades K – 8) Important Key Program Issues VFHY will fund SPARK physical education/activity program components. SPARK PE activities are designed to engage participants in developmentally appropriate movement concepts, sports and fitness skills. SPARK

46 Questions? Questions? Questions?

47 Terri-ann Brown Program Specialist Charlie McLaughlin, Jr. Program Specialist Program Technical Assistance