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PROGRAMS
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS (ATOD) PREVENTION & TRAFFIC SAFETY
(Updated 3/10/08) |
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OVERVIEW
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Through the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention & Traffic Safety programs, the Department of Education provides grant funding, professional
development, and technical assistance to support comprehensive prevention efforts
in schools. Schools implement curricula, policies, peer leadership, intervention,
and referral services to promote student resiliency and reduce risky behaviors.
ATOD Prevention & Traffic Safety programs include: |
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Safe and Drug Free
Schools and Communities (SDFSC)
SDFSC is a federally funded grant program designed to meet National Education
Goal #7: "Every school in the United States will be free of drugs, violence,
and the unauthorized presence of firearms and alcohol, and will offer a disciplined
environment conducive to learning." Use the link above to view additional information. |
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Act 51 ATOD State Board Rule
State Board Rule 4213.2 states that, “Schools shall provide for training of school staff such that teachers and health and guidance personnel have a sufficient level of professional development to enable them to competently teach or provide other services required in the school’s alcohol and drug abuse prevention education program. . . . In addtion there shall be an orientation for the entire school summunity on the program, its intent and alcohol and drug issues in general.” The department recommends that:
- School staff providing health education, health services and counseling take Act 51 training
The relationship between ATOD use and school failure and/or success is well established. Health educators, school nurses and school counselors need a sufficient awareness of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention strategies to perform the following functions within the school:
- To support a school policy and climate that builds resiliency in kids and fosters preparedness for rigorous learning;
- To identify students with ATOD issues, talk with them in a helpful way and refer them to appropriate school/community resources as necessary;
- To bolster student’s social skill development, help students learn how to resist substance use and support the implementation of research-based prevention curricula required by State Board Rule 4213.1.
- Schools provide an orientation for all staff at a faculty meeting each year that includes at a minimum an overview of the school's ATOD Policy and a review of the referral protocol.
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Driver and Traffic Safety Education
The department supervises the administration and evaluation of driver and traffic safety programs in Vermont's public schools. Staff conduct and oversee short- and long-term planning with goals and directions developed cooperatively by the commissioners of education and motor vehicles and the State Board of Education. Staff also oversee the training of new driver educators and provide professional development opportunities for teachers. |
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 3/10/08)
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School-based Tobacco Prevention Updates (Added 3/10/08)
View bi-monthly newsletters that include information relevant to school and community based tobacco prevention coordinators around the state. For more information, contact Kate Larose at (802) 828-0565 or kate.larose@state.vt.us.
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Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Model Programs
SAMHSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services charged
with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative
services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting
from substance abuse and mental illnesses. Click on the link above to view model
prevention programs. |
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Vermont Teen Leadership
Safety Program (VTLSP) Web Site
This student-supported Web site provides a variety of information including program
goals, membership application, calendar of events, news events, program speaker recommendations
and more. |
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Model Parental Notification Letter
Federal legislation (No Child Left Behind Act) requires schools to notify parents if they intend to administer certain surveys covered by the law and allow them the opportunity to inspect the survey prior to administration. This sample letter meets the requirements of the law and includes a form for parents who choose not to allow their children to participate in the survey. This letter and the school's policy on the administration of surveys should be mailed to all parents prior to the administration of the youth risk behavior survey. All schools must adopt a policy regarding the administration of surveys in order to comply with NCLBA. |
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Additional resource
links:
- Vermont Department of Health
The VDH works to protect and improve the health of our population through core public health functions.
- Center for Health and Learning
The center works collaboratively with schools, communities and institutions of higher education in preparing professionals to help youth make healthy choices and reduce risk-taking behavior.
Visit their Web site using the link above or contact them at (802) 254-6590.
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Tobacco TIPS
View tobacco information for kids, teens and adults.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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ATOD Prevention & Traffic Safety
Carol Rose, Prevention & Safety Program Coordinator
(802) 828-3851 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
carol.rose@state.vt.us
Allison Miller,
Administrative Assistant
(802) 828-3113 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
allison.miller@state.vt.us
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC)
Andy Synder, SDFSC Coordinator
(802) 828-1086 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
andy.snyder@state.vt.us
Tobacco Use Prevention
Kate Larose, Statewide Tobacco Coordinator
(802) 828-0565 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
kate.larose@state.vt.us
Alcohol/Highway Safety Programs
Allison Miller, Administrative Assistant
(802) 828-3113 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
allison.miller@state.vt.us
Driver & Traffic Safety Education
Judy Safford, Administrative Assistant
(802) 828-3126 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
judy.safford@state.vt.us |
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