Challenges and Successes of Implementing SS/HS at the Local Level

6019.0: Thursday, October 25, 2001 - 9:24 AM

Abstract #32726

Challenges and Successes of Implementing SS/HS at the Local Level

Angela McReynolds, MEd, SS/HS Program Coordinator, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, 1065 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, 336-727-2871, amcreyno@wsfcs.k12.nc.us, Kristin Schutte, SS/HS Project Director, Olympic Educational Service District 114, 105 National Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312, and Nancy Guerra, PhD, Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33567.

Each SS/HS site has unique characteristics that help shape the local SS/HS strategy for healthy student development and a safe school environment. The speakers will describe their local SS/HS partnerships, their selection of evidence-based programs, evaluation objectives, and their overall experiences in implementing the vision of SS/HS at the local level.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss the challenges and successes encountered in implementing SS/HS at the local level.

Keywords: Violence, School Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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