1. Welcome to this CAPT Webinar We will be starting shortly Southwest Regional Technical Expert Panel Meeting April 7, 2011

2. Introduction to Connect Pro Welcome to this Connect Pro Virtual Meeting. We will be using the following windows: –PowerPoint Window –Attendee List –Chat –Note We will also use the “Raise your Hand” feature

3. Introduction to Connect Pro Two Ways to Ask Questions 1. In Writing: –Write question in Chat window –Press “Enter” –Only the moderator will see your question

4. Introduction to Connect Pro 2. By Raising Your Hand: Raise your hand by clicking You will see your status change in attendees list Un-mute your phone (press * #) when called upon Remember to mute your phone again once you have finished speaking Lower your hand by again clicking

5. Overview & Objectives For Call Provide an opportunity for States/Tribes to update colleagues across the service area Discuss 2011 Service to Science activities and refine processes for 2012 Discuss regional themes that emerged from the 2011 State services planning process Provide RTEP feedback on proposed service area approaches Obtain RTEP input on priority topic(s) for 2011 face-to-face meeting at NPN meeting in Atlanta

6. The Role of the Regional Technical Expert Panel (RTEP) The primary function of the RTEP is to help guide CAPT service delivery by providing: –Insight into emerging State/Tribal/regional needs –Feedback on what is and is not working regarding CAPT services –Suggestions for customizing CAPT services to better meet the needs of specific audiences

7. Introductions & State/Tribal Updates Please identify yourself when we name your State/Tribe and provide an update on hot topics or news. NM CO NE KS OK MO TX LA AR SW NM CO TX LA MO WT FN CHS AP OIC CN

8. Service to Science Discussion What is Service to Science? A national initiative to enhance the evaluation capacity of innovative programs and practices that address critical substance abuse prevention or behavioral health needs in States, Tribes, Jurisdictions, and communities.

9. Service to Science Goals To help innovative, field-grown prevention interventions that address substance abuse (or related issues) demonstrate, improve, and document evidence of their effectiveness. To increase the pool and diversity of effective prevention interventions.

10. CSAP’s Service to Science Initiative CAPT solicits nominations from SSAs/NPNs Program Selection Nominated programs receive and submit applications Centralized or Decentralized Regional STS Academies STS Academy CAPT awards mini- subcontracts and additional follow-up TA Mini-subcontract awardees report accomplishments to CAPT & SSA/NPN Mini-Subcontracts Programs apply for Mini-Subcontracts to enhance evaluation capacity CAPT assesses readiness and selects programs Follow-up technical assistance

11. Centralized vs. Decentralized Academies CentralizedDecentralized Who is it for?Programs in earlier stages of evaluation planning and implementation Programs farther along in evaluation planning and implementation What does it consist of? Two-day training and technical assistance event for all participants Site visit with each program lasting about four hours (SSAs/NPNs invited to participate) TA Provider Model One TA provider with program: STS Lead provides support during follow-up stage Two TA providers: one lead (case manager) and one secondary

12. Areas of Technical Assistance Developing logic models that link program goals and objectives to outcomes Designing data-collection procedures Identifying, developing, and adapting appropriate measures and instruments Conducting qualitative and quantitative data analyses Understanding SAMHSA’s National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP) criteria

13. NASADAD Exemplary Award Recognition Professional presentations of program’s successes at national conferences Publication of reports and journal articles documenting program achievements Leveraging additional funding from federal or other sources Refining and replicating “program model” Enhancing technical quality of submissions to National Registries, e.g. NREPP Illustrative Accomplishments

14. What internal processes do you use to identify and select STS nominees in order to align STS services with your State’s priority areas and work plans? What challenges do you face when identifying and selecting STS nominees? What strategies have you used to overcome these challenges? What benefits to your State’s prevention efforts have you seen from programs’ participation in STS? How can the CAPT improve service delivery of STS to increase the benefit of programs’ participation to State prevention efforts? Discussion Questions

15. Service Area Plan Development Process Other Service Area Themes Cross- Cohort Themes Service Area Plans Individual State/Tribal Service Plans

16. 2011 Service Area Themes SEOW capacity building, refinement, restructuring, revitalization or sustainability All Cohorts Building the capacity of States/Tribes to identify and promote evidence based practice All Cohorts Building the capacity of State/Tribal T/TA providers to assess workforce development needs and to provide high quality T/TA All Cohorts

17. Proposed Service Area Approaches SEOW Needs Peer-to-Peer Regional EPI Calls Regional Webinars T/TA Provider Capacity Building Peer Sharing Resource Dissemination Identify and Promote Evidence- Based Practice Cross-Regional Webinar Series Regional Veterans’ Webinar

18. RTEP Feedback Do the proposed approaches seem to fit identified needs? Do the service area needs initially identified still seem “right” to you or have other more pressing needs emerged?

19. Proposed Topics for RTEP at NPN Face-to-face RTEP meeting on Monday, September19, co-located with NPN meeting in Atlanta CAPT will provide logistical support for 3 RTEP representatives from each State/Tribe to attend What topics would you like to see addressed?

20. New CAPT Language OLD CAPT Region Regional Team (RT) NEW CAPT Service Area Resource Team (RT) The CAPT’s Southwest Resource Team (SW RT) members thank the States and Tribes in the CAPT Southwest Service Area for their patience in adapting to this new language.

21. Closing Any additional questions/ comments? An evaluation link for this webinar will be emailed to you by our CAPT evaluators, Tom James and Thom Mienk.