Hello, John! Here is your monthly update from Prevention First about programs, training, resources and prevention news from trusted sources. "Continuous personal and professional development is your key to the future." ~Brian Tracy What's your plan? It happens at the beginning of each fiscal year. I am asked, "What are your professional development goals for this year?" This question sends me to my professional develpoment plan for reflection and review. Do you have a plan? Is the idea of developing one seem overwhelming? Here are some thoughts as you work to develop your own professional development plan. Self-assessment According to InDeed.com, a self-assessment is an evaluation of your professional interests, knowledge, and skills. When you examine your skill sets, your strengthes and weaknesses, and your habits and desires you wll find it easier to indentify the gaps that need improvement to reach your goals. Goal Setting The gaps that were identified in your self-assessment can be goal identifiers. Research shows that people who have goals are more successful. Furthermore, if you take the time write down your goal(s) and share them with others, you begin holding yourself accountable. Action What are the strategies you will need to put to action to reach your goal? Consider different approaches that can include experiential learning, a mentor-mentee relationship, and education. When you put your professional development plan together, consider 'action forward' strategies offered at Prevention First. Be sure to visit our website at www.prevention.org to look for classroom, virtual-classroom, online, and webinar training events. Additionally, you will find resources available for free/low cost as well as technical assistance specialists ready to assist you with various prevention strategies. Strategic Prevention Framework The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) can seem daunting the first time around. The Alcohol Policy Resource Center has compiled resources to help ease the process. The SPF Resource Guide lays out each step while providing questions to consider. The APRC has also created two microlearning videos available on our YouTube channel on the Strategic Prevention Framework and on SPF Community Assessment. Once your Assessment is complete, your data gives you options for strategies and policies to address the real issue. The APRC infographic on Alcohol Prevention Strategy and Policy Selection will help point you in the right direction. Finally, if you would like Technical Assistance, the APRC is here for you. We can provide assistance on the Strategic Prevention Framework, any step in the SPF, strategy and policy selection, and capacity building on strategy and policy. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Henrichs or Jody Heavilin. We understand these are challenging times! We want to remind you that even though we can not be together right now in classroom training, we are still here to help! Prevention First Training and Technical Assistance staff can assist you in adjusting your prevention plans. We can assist you by: Brainstorming solutions to adjust your prevention plans given the current challenges Identifying resources to build your capacity and further your professional development Identifying ways to plan for SFY21 and make improvements to your programs and services Connect you with the resources you may need For technical assistance or questions contact: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] A Resource for Parents: How to Talk About Vaping It's been around for over a decade, but vaping's popularity exploded in 2017, taking many families, schools and healthcare providers by surprise. Vaping, or Juuling (named after a popular vape device called JUUL), is the inhalaing and exhaling of ... Read more drugfree.org Live Training Events Classroom, Virtual Classroom, and Webinar training events will be posted soon! Be sure to check [link removed] for details. Online Training Events Online training events offered at Prevention First are self-paced allowing participants to complete the material at their own pace. ATOD Effects & Trends Collaborating with Key Stakeholders IISAP I: Welcome to Prevention IISAP II: System Orientation Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention IYS 2020 Recruitment Plan (Short Course) Overview of Strategic Planning Planning for National Prevention Week Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse STS Course 1: Making the right hiring decision STS Course 2: Providing Program Support to Your Prevention Staff STS Course 3: Developing Effective Supervisory Skills Recorded Webinars at Prevention First Did you miss a Prevention First live webinar? We've got ya covered! Check out the Recorded Webinar tab in the SUPP Training Events. In each description is a link to the recording. Simply complete the registration and submit. The recording will begin and you are ready to go! NOTE: No CEUs are offered for recorded webinars. Have you visited the RESOURCES section of the Prevention First website? We create and collect helpful resources for substance use prevention and related issues. Resources include printable documents, video links, full toolkits and curriculums, resource guides, tip sheets and links to agencies that have even more resources. Highlighted this month are the resources gathered to help continue substance use prevention during this global pandemic. Click the graphic above to jump in! VIRTUAL 2020 NPN Conference The 2020 National Prevention Network Conference August 25-26, 2020. 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