A Year in Review 2012-2013 Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator • Lori Povisil - M.A. The Ohio State University and M.S. University of Dayton
A day in the life... • Start at one high school and finish at another. This was good in theory, but it doesn't always happen! • Travel to other buildings in the district arranging for our students to work with younger students. Also work with counselors, principals, students on bullying issues or ATOD issues.
The day keeps going... In the beginning of the year my days • were filled with meetings....lots and lots of meetings......................... Networking with Drug Safe • Worthington, Leadership Worthington, Partners for Community and Character, LIONS Club of Worthington, Drug Free Action Alliance Eventually meetings became more • student oriented (ATOD issues, bullying issues) Follow up meetings with students and • parents from Insight Sessions or referrals
Completed Projects InSight: an opportunity to learn more about ATOD issues, parenting • styles, and how to reconnect with your child One Leg at a Time: Spreading the message district wide! • Professional Learning Community - Community Resources • Red Ribbon Week: "It Takes a Community - To Just Say No!" October • 23rd and 30th STAND - Students Taking A New Direction (against ATOD) • “Turbulent Transition or Smooth Sailing?” Pilot program and • presentation for parents and sixth grade students heading to middle school in the fall
InSight- An educational program for students and parents; offered for students who violate the district drug and alcohol policy as a buy down for days of suspension; consists of 3 - two hour sessions held on an as need monthly basis • ATOD Basics • Precursors to addiction • Perception vs. Reality • Progression of Use • Disconnecting to Reconnect • Active Parenting Pointers and Homework
One Leg at a Time • To date the OLAAT students have Waiting for the Keynote Speaker at the presented to roughly over 10,000 students, staff, and adults including: National Conference on Bullying 2013 • *15 of our schools *Classified staff during their COTA day inservice *OEA/NEA “Stop the Bull” Conference *National Conference on Bullying 2013 * “We are the Majority Rally” *American Alliance of University Women - “Bullying in our Schools” *Leadership Worthington Breakfast *Teays Valley, Bloom Carroll and Berkshire Middle Schools • Our students also had the opportunity to meet with Representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office during an Anti- Bullying Symposium to give an honest look at bullying in our schools.
PLC- Exploring Mental Health Agencies in Central Ohio • Working in conjunction with the middle school guidance counselors, I toured various mental health agencies and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. The goal of our PLC is to put together a comprehensive list of resources that can be given to families at a time of need. The list will provide up to date information, which will hopefully make the process of seeking help more manageable. • Sites visited: Dublin Springs, Neil Kennedy, Talbott Hall, Pomegranate Health Systems, Netcare, OSU Harding Hospital, Cornerstone of Hope, Directions for Youth, Children’s Behavioral Health, and Amigo Counseling.
Red Ribbon Week: "It Takes a Community - To Just Say No!" October 23rd and 30th Drug Safe Worthington And Worthington Schools • Present Offered two evenings of engaging “It Takes a Community…To Just Say No!” presentations about the current This two-night event is geared toward adults and high school students with the purpose of providing an honest look into the current drug drug culture within and surrounding culture within and around our community. our community Each night will feature a different compelling presentation , followed by a choice of two breakout sessions. These sessions are designed to educate parents and community members on both the logistical and legal issues surrounding alcohol and drug use. • Advertised to parents in the district, as well as all community TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 members T omas Worthington High School Auditorium 6:00pm – 6:30pm Light Dinner* 6:30pm – 8:30pm “Turn Around” Performance (led by young adults in recovery) & Breakout Sessions • Dinner and child care were TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Worthington Kilbourne High School Auditorium 6:00pm – 6:30pm Light Dinner* provided by Drug Safe Worthington 6:30pm – 8:30pm “Tyler’s Light, Speak Up! Save a Life!” Presentation & Breakout Sessions volunteers and STAND student BREAKOUT SESSIONS O ff ered each night with choice of one session per night representatives “About the Law on Teenage Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs and on Adults Who Provide” “Recognize the Dangers of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Prescription Medicine Use by Teens” * A complimentary, light dinner will be provided to all who attend. Free child-care will be offered as well for children in grades K-6. Spread the word & get the message heard! Keep Worthington and our kids drug-safe.
S.T.A.N.D. • STAND - Students Taking a New Direction against drug and alcohol use is a newly formed group at Kilbourne High School. Students created the name and worked on a logo to represent the groups mission and goals. STAND students participated in the Red Ribbon Week Activities, marched and participated in the “We are the Majority” Rally at the State House, and helped work with Youth to Youth representatives during the pilot presentation “Turbulent Transition or Smooth Sailing?”.
Turbulent T ransition or Smooth Sailing?
• Pilot program held at Evening Street Elementary and Worthington Hills Elementary. • Organized with the help of Holly St. Myer, Penny Jones, Tamu Lucero, Mary Rykowski, and Cheryl Campbell of Youth to Youth. • Presented by Kathy Starks, guidance counselor at Kilbourne Middle School and myself. • OLAAT and STAND students participated in activities with the six grade students and Youth to Youth Leaders.
Down the Road Projects Connecting our STAND and OLAAT students • with Youth to Youth for summer camp experience Connecting our STAND and OLAAT students • with DSW Youth Council Creating more learning opportunities for • parents on the topics of ATOD and Bullying Expand Red Ribbon Week opportunities for all • grade levels Open enrollment of our Insight Program to any • parent and student grades 9-12 Develop an elementary ATOD Prevention • program called “iValue” Continue to work with administration to offer • quality educational experiences for students and staff
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