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This two-day training prepares participants to use the Life Skills Training curriculum in grades 3-9. The LST program was developed by Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin, a leading expert on drug abuse prevention, for middle or junior high school students. It consists of 15 classes that can be implemented in the first year of middle school (usually the 6th grade) or the first year of junior high (usually the 7th grade). The program includes five major components, which consist of two to six lessons and are designed to be taught in sequence. The LST program is designed to:
- provide students with the necessary skills to resist social (peer) pressures to smoke, drink and use drugs,
- help them to develop greater self-esteem, self-mastery, and self-confidence,
- enable children to effectively cope with social anxiety
- increase their knowledge of the immediate consequences of substance use.
The LST program also includes a booster curriculum consisting of 10 classes in the second year of middle or junior high, and 5 classes in the third year.
A new version of the LST program, suitable for upper elementary school students, has recently been developed. It contains material for a total of 24 classes (8 classes per year) to be taught during either the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades or the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
Training Goals:
- to familiarize participants with the LST program, in theory and practice
- to review all curriculum components and skills taught in the LST program
- to identify and practice critical teaching techniques
- to prepare effective implementation strategies to optimize LST outcomes
Day One Objectives:
By the end of Day One, participants will have:
- reviewed and critiqued Botvin’s “Life Skills Program”
- identified and analyzed essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to implement LST
- observed, practiced teaching, and critiqued lessons featuring facilitation skills
- networked and planned implementation of lessons with other participants
Day Two Objectives:
By the end of Day Two, participants will have:
- observed, practiced teaching and critiqued lessons featuring the skills of coaching and behavioral rehearsal (role play)
- demonstrated greater familiarity and comfort with LST curriculum
- identified and discussed issues relevant to implementing LST
Trainer: Adrienne Cohen
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Location:
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Rutland, VT
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Dates:
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May 22-23, 2006
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Times:
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9 am – 4 pm
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Cost:
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$150 includes training, materials, and lunches on both days. The Life Skills Training curriculum is NOT included in this price, and must be purchased prior to attendance at the training. To order a copy, please visit http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/orderform.cfm
Participants should bring to the training a copy of the LifeSkills manual for Year 1 of the middle school curriculum, (or, if you will only be teaching at the elementary level, bring the manual that corresponds to the grade level that you will be teaching).*
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Registration:
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Space is limited – register early!
A confirmation notice with directions will be emailed to each participant.
Should you find it necessary to cancel your registration, contact the Center for Health and Learning at (802) 254-6590 or at info@healthandlearning.org as soon as possible.
Cancellation/Refund Schedule
If a participant cancels…................the refund is:
more than 10 days prior to a training…......100%
10 days – 2 days prior to the training…..... 50%
1 day prior to the training/ no-show…....... 0%
The Center for Health and Learning reserves the right to cancel trainings.
If a training is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be held on a pre-determined snow date. If a participant is unable to attend on the snow date, 100% of the fee will be refunded.
Call or email Center for Health and Learning with questions or to arrange special needs. (Vegetarian meals are always available and all facilities are wheelchair accessible.)
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For more information, call Center for Health and Learning at (802) 254-6590
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