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 Download the Student Assistance Center Spring Training for New SAPs Flyer
Download the Invitation for Regional Coordinator
Download Regional Coordinator Subcontract
 Regional Coordinator Invitation Teleconference Slides
 Download SAP Spring Student Assistance Booster/Belleville
Download SAP Development Spring Training Flyer
Download a training registration form
Download a
pretraining form
Download
IASAP Cover Letter
Download our SAP Questionnaire (MS Word File)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Collaborative Partners
Research
Resources
Prevention First Clearinghouse
Articles on Student Assistance Programs
Links
Illinois
Department of Human Services
The Illinois Department of Human Services' Division
of Community
Health and Prevention Substance Abuse and Primary Prevention
Program
demonstrates commitment to capacity development for Student
Assistance by supporting evidence based technical assistance
to SAPs. Community-Based Grant Providers whose workplans are
funded through IDHS may choose to provide evidence based SAP
technical assistance to one or more schools in their
service area. Through this workplan, Providers receive guidance
from the Center for Prevention Research and Development to
maintain quality efforts.
The Department's newest approach to support Student Assistance
provides funding for two full-time SAP Regional Coordinators
in the state who
will be assisting schools with data driven decision-making,
training and
technical assistance needs.
Illinois
State Board of Education
The Illinois State Board of Education supports Student Assistance
in Illinois through collaborative planning and trainings throughout
the state. The Student Assistance Center participates in the
prevention partners advisory committee administered by the
Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) Program.
The Principles of Effectiveness must serve as the core framework
for decisions about how SDFCA dollars are expended. Both the
SDFCA Program administrator and the SAC Director advocate
for Student Assistance by building capacity with other state
collaborative prevention partnerships. The Illinois State
Board of Education supports a number of Student Assistance
trainings through the Safe Schools statewide initiative. Student
Assistance is an approved use of federal Safe and Drug Free
Schools and Communities funds. Schools interested in using
SDFSCA funds to support their SAPs should consult with their
district’s NCLB grant administrator.
For more information, please contact Albert J. Holmes at 312.814.3618
Center for Prevention
Research and Development
The Center for Prevention Research and Development at the
University of Illinois provides collaborative support for
the Student Assistance Center through information and advice
on evaluation efforts. CPRD and the SAC meet periodically
during the year to discuss program evaluation strategies and
to create grant applications intended to expand evaluation
efforts for SAPs in Illinois. CPRD seeks input from the SAC
when identifying SAP research based practice indicators and
evaluation reporting formats for the Substance Abuse Prevention
System.
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By Carl I Fertman, PhD., MBA, C.H.E.S.; Susan L. Tarasevich,
Ed.D.; and
Nancy A. Hepler, Ph.D.
This study demonstrates the positive outcomes in behavioral
health and academics achieved by students who are served by
a Student Assistance Program. Implications of the research
for the field are discussed.
Published by the Center for Prevention Research and Development
at the University of Illinois.
A guide to best practices for Student Assistance Programs.
Prevention Research Library at Prevention First
This bibliography provides a guide to Student Assistance Program
resources available on loan from Prevention First.
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By Patricia Berry
A primer on the basics of Student Assistance Programs, from
the nine constructs to the additional pieces of the SAP Framework.
By Patricia Berry
A tool to assess your program based upon the best practices
of the field.
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The Clearinghouse at Prevention First offers
free educational materials on drug prevention, positive parenting
and many other topics related to Student Assistance Programs.
Materials are free to all Illinois residents.
To browse the collection, click
here.
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The following articles cover various issues on Student Assitance
Programs including target populations, active learning, establishing
processes and outcome goals, establishing ground rules and
more!
Hitting a Moving Target
Why Can’t You Give Us the Information and Just Let Us
Go?
The Case for Active Learning
Tailoring Program Design for Your School
Staff Development that is Accurate, Quick and Convenient
Setting Indicators for Your SAP
SAP Best Practices Issue: Non-English Speaking Parents
Risk and Resiliency Checklist
Random Student Drug Testing Issues
Consider Establishing Ground Rules
Don't Wait for Referrals
Doing Battle Through Student Assistance Programs
Solid Anchors for New Members: Preparing New Members to Join
Your Student
Assistance Core Team
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