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The Coordinated Training Services (CTS) was created to coordinate the statewide prevention training for evidence-based prevention programs and coalitions that will strengthen and expand the prevention infrastructure. The CTS coordinates vital training in each prevention domain. Learn More About CTS >>

Upcoming External Events

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:17:19 GMT

Welcome to the Coordinated Training Services News page. Here you will find our monthly newsletter and other important updates impacting all of you in the Texas prevention field. Contact us with your questions: 877.287.1533 cts@workersassistance.com Please take a moment to view our current CTS newsletter: Updates: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 13-15, 2010 • Dallas, Texas at the Marriott Quorum by the Galleria Kick-off reception on June 13th. Conference June 14th & 15th. Registration is now OPEN! Early Bird Registration: $250/person (early bird deadline April 30th) Standard Registration: $285/person Additional discounts will be given to organizations who bring 5 participants About TIPSS: Knowledge about ADDICTION is continually advancing and so is progress in Addiction prevention and treatment services. As we enter the new decade professionals in the field as...

Welcome to Coordinated Training Services for prevention (CTS), a professional service of Workers Assistance Program, Inc.

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:58:27 GMT

Contact us with your questions: 877.287.1533 cts@workersassistance.com Please take note! CTS has reached its deliverable budget limit for purchasing curriculum for the remainder of FY10. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. It will now be the responsibility of each agency to order and pay for any curriculum needs they have. CTS will list the relevant curriculum contact information on our website to make ordering as simple as possible. Please check www.statewidetraining.org , and the specific event on the training calendar, for that information. Background Effective 9/1/2004, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) established the Coordinated Training Services (CTS). CTS coordinates the statewide prevention training for evidence-based prevention programs and coalitions, strengthening and expanding the prevention infrastructure. CTS coordinates vital training in each prevention domain. Training is provided on the latest prevention...

DSHS Approved Curricula Descriptions

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:50:56 GMT

DSHS Approved Curricula Descriptions For additional questions about any of these curricula, please contact CTS at 877.287.1533 or cts@workersassistance.com. More comprehensive program details can be found at http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/model.htm. Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices is a resiliency-based early childhood curriculum and teacher training program that develops personal, social, and emotional skills in children 3 to 8 years old. Using 46 interactive lessons, Al’s Pals teaches children how to— Express feelings appropriately Use kind words Care about others Use self-control Think independently Accept differences Make friends Solve problems peacefully Cope Make safe and healthy choices Understand that tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs are not for children The lessons use guided creative play, brainstorming, puppetry, original music, and movement to develop children’s...

DSHS-Approved Curricula

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:47:39 GMT

Authorized Curriculum Al's Pals: Kids Making Health Choices All Stars™ Creating Lasting Family Connections Dando Fuerza a la Familia (FAST) Families and Schools Together: Building Relationships FAST (Elementary) FAST (Middle School) Keep a Clear Mind Keepin' It REAL (KIR) Kid's Connection/Rainbow Days Leadership and Resiliency Program LifeSkills™ Training (Elementary School) LifeSkills™ Training (Middle School) PAL® Student Training (PATHS) Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies Peers Making Peace Positive Action Project ACHIEVE Project ALERT Project Northland Project SUCCESS Project Toward No Drug Abuse Protecting You/Protecting Me (PY/PM) ® Reconnecting Youth Second Step:...

Region Contact Information

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:29:27 GMT

REGION 1 REGION 2 Glenn Larsen, Coordinator Managed Care Center for Addictive Disorders 2345 50th Street LUBBOCK, Texas 79412 806/780-8300 FAX: 806/780-8383 Email: prc1@mccaod.com Web Page: http://www.prc1.org Holly McFarland, Coordinator Abilene Regional COADA 104 Pine St., Ste. 4 ABILENE, Texas 79601-5926 (325) 673-3503 FAX: (325) 673-3717 Email: holly.mcfarland@arcadatx.org Web Page: http://www.prc2.org/ REGION 3 REGION 4 Alison Watros, Coordinator 4525 Lemmon Ave Ste. 300 DALLAS, Texas 75219-2138 (214) 522-4999 ext. 242 FAX: (214) 521-7253 Email: awatros@gdcada.org Web page: http://www.prc3.org Lorri Essary, Coordinator East Texas COADA 708 Glencrest Ln. ...

HIV Connection Calendar of Events

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:31:07 GMT

The following is a current listing of trainings scheduled by the Texas HIV Connection as of February 5th. If you are interested in attending any of these trainings, you may contact the person listed for registration. This training schedule is established at the request of DSHS funded sponsoring agencies and is subject to change. You may also view additional trainings as they are added to our calendar by clicking the CALENDAR link above and searching by month. The following listing is updated monthly. If you have any questions or if you are interested in scheduling training for your organization, please contact Sarah Kapostasy at skapostasy@hivconnection.org or 877.287.1533 ext. 1104 for more information. Training Schedule: Date: 2/24/2009 Location: Fredericksburg, TX Sponsor: Serenity House Course: HIV/AIDS Update TAAP Hours: 8 A&D-S (9:00AM – 12:00PM) Please contact Isidro Ruiz at 830-997-9340 if you are interested in attending this training or register online at: ...

Drug Free Workplace

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:20:26 GMT

The U S Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a grant, to assist small businesses with Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP) resources. The purpose is to effectively address all aspects of alcohol and drug misuse/ abuse and its related costs in the workplace. Workers Assistance Program can help small businesses develop a comprehensive DFWP via the following: Drug-free workplace policies and procedures Alcohol/Drug training Parenting training (How to keep kids drug-free) Supervisor training Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance Drug testing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For further information please contact: Rick Dielman 2525 Wallingwood Dr.,...

About Us

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:50:19 GMT

Effective 9/1/2004, the T exas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) established the Coordinated Training Services. The Coordinated Training Services (CTS) was created to coordinate the statewide prevention training for evidence-based prevention programs and coalitions that will strengthen and expand the prevention infrastructure. The CTS coordinates vital training in each prevention domain. Training is provided on the latest prevention technology, research and best practice approaches to encourage and support effective implementation of evidence based prevention programs at the local level. Workers Assistance Program, Inc. is proud to have been selected by DSHS to operate the CTS.

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Prevention Resource Centers

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:22:54 GMT

The Texas Department of State Health Services funds 11 Prevention Resource Centers across the state. These centers provide communities with prevention information, resources and expertise. They also serve as the regional headquarters for the 2young2drink campaign against underage drinking.

Risk Reduction Groundwork

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:40:51 GMT

The basics of Disease Transmission, Prevention, and Testing. This course focuses specifically on risk reduction related to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). This course is designed for 2 specific audiences: For participants attending Protocol Based Prevention Counseling (PBC). Completion of Groundwork is required prior to attendance at the training. For workers interested in basic information on disease transmission and testing as it relates to public health, Groundwork may be completed early in your job orientation as an introduction to prevention of HIV/STD/HCV. For participants attending PBC: The Reader Assignments (Materials Analysis & Critical Thinking) are due to the trainer two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the workshop. Participants not submitting these assignments two (2) weeks prior to the course will have to reschedule to attend PBC at a later date. The online module...

Protocol Based Prevention Counseling

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:37:37 GMT

Protocol Based Prevention Counseling (PBC) -

This four and a half (4½) day course focuses extensively on communication and counseling skills to help risk reduction specialists (RRS) make information meaningful to clients in order to facilitate behavior change.

The course is based on RESPECT and RESPECT II research projects funded by the CDC in the 1990s, considered individual-level evidence based interventions. The protocol is used as a tool to guide the discussion with the client about: his/her risk(s) as it relates to HIV/STD/HCV, his/her most recent risk and the development of a risk reduction step.

There are protocols for the various types of sessions: initial, follow-up negative results, follow-up positive results (HIV and/or HCV) and Rapid HIV Test protocols for initial, follow-up negative results, and preliminary positive results. The course is developed to allow participants time to role-play sessions using the majority of the protocols to ensure a reasonable comfort level with the protocols before using them with clients.

Participants will need to have the technical information (immune system, epidemiology, etc) prior to attending this course.

The on-line Risk Reduction Groundwork modules provide this foundation.

Prerequisite: Completion of Risk Reduction Groundwork and module tests.

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Trainings by Region

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 19:58:01 GMT

To register or view a training in a particular region, please click the correct region on the map. Note: Registration is FREE for employees of organizations that are DSHS-funded for the curriculum as a YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program. Registration is FREE for employees of organizations implementing the curriculum in collaboration with a DSHS-funded YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program. The collaborating organization must have been listed in the DSHS-funded proposal for the YPU, YPS, YPI program or the person must be a representative of the funded CCP program(s). Persons who are not employees of organizations that are DSHS-funded for YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program(s) may attend this training if space is available (for a per person fee). Persons who are not implementing this curriculum in conjunction with a DSHS-funded YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program may attend...

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Eligibility for Coordinated Training Services

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 20:37:13 GMT

Curriculum Eligibility and Priority 1. DSHS-approved curricula for YPU, YPS, and YPI programs that are funded by DSHS (formerly TCADA). 2. DSHS-approved curricula for CCP programs that are funded by DSHS (formerly TCADA). Participant Eligibility 1. Employees of organizations that are DSHS-funded for YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program(s). 2. Persons implementing a DSHS-approved curriculum in collaboration with a DSHS-funded YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program*. 3. Persons who are not employees of organizations that are DSHS-funded for YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program(s) may attend a scheduled training event if space is available (for a per person fee). 4. Persons who are not implementing DSHS-approved curriculum in collaboration with a DSHS-funded YPU, YPS, YPI, or CCP program may attend a scheduled training event if space is available (for a per person fee). Scheduling Priority 1. Training for DSHS-approved curricula identified as priority by a Prevention Resource Center...

Evaluation Resources

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 22:27:07 GMT

Evaluation Guides The BJA Evaluation Bureau of Justice Assistance evaluation website offers an Electronic Road Map, links to evaluation resources, and a glossary of evaluation terms. Community Tool Box: A Framework for Program Evaluation This site provided by the University of Kansas contains step-by-step instructions for program evaluation. Clickable diagram of the evaluation process (at the end of chapter one) leads to extensive materials on choosing and measuring indicators, data collection, and data analysis. NSF Mixed-Method Evaluations The User-Friendly Handbook for Mixed Method Evaluations contains excellent descriptions of qualitative methods and their use, information on designing and implementing mixed-method evaluations, and analyzing qualitative data. While geared to those applying for NSF Education and Human Resources grants, it offers step-by-step help for the novice evaluator which should be helpful to prevention programs. Overview of Program Evaluation This...

Parental Resources

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 22:24:47 GMT

ADHD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Contraception Epigee Birth Control Guide Planned Parenthood Online An array of sexual health resources. See also the Sexual Health Glossary. Dating Dating Violence Site sponsored by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence. Divorce Divorceandchildren.com This site was designed to bridge the gap for parents by making information and resources both available and easily accessible. Drugs and Alcohol Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Call 888-4AL-ANON, M-F, 8 am - 6 pm for meeting info Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids See The Toll of Tobacco in Washington. Lots of facts on tobacco use and marketing of tobacco products. Cocaine Anonymous Dictionaries of Street Drug Slang Indiana University Slang Dictionary Marijuana Anonymous World Service National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Partnership for a Drug-Free America See Drug Resources...