PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE:

Intensive facilitator training through Assisting Adolescent Development (AAD) for use in addressing:

¥ alcohol/drug issues

¥ violation of school policy concerning alcohol/drugs

¥ educational support groups for students

¥ student intervention and referral

¥ anger--violence--abuse--gang awareness

¥ grief issues

¥ blended families

¥ children of alcoholics/substance abusers

¥ recovery support

Establishing:

¥ a high risk curriculum

¥ youth networking groups

¥ activity groups: addressing school activity programs

¥ community, school board, administrative, and faculty support

CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR WORKING WITH:

¥ businesses

¥ community officials

¥ schools: boards of education, administration, staff, students, and patrons

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR:

¥ school activity/athletic programs

¥ community/school evaluation

¥ working with local law enforcement agencies and the courts

 

ASSISTING ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT WILL:

¥ recognize students who may be experiencing problems with a variety of social issues thus effecting their learning capability.

¥ assist students and their families with appropriate options to address these issues.

¥ refer students and their families to assistance within and outside of the school setting.

REMEMBER:

TODAY'S KIDS ARE OURS

AND

THEY'RE DOING WHAT WE'VE

EITHER TAUGHT THEM TO DO

OR

FAILED TO TEACH THEM TO DO!