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Successful implementation of model programs is essential for ensuring effective results and outcomes. Barriers to implementation can include a bad fit between program type and local conditions or unanticipated changes, events and conditions which arise once the program is in place. Program implementation also involves the transfer of evidence-based technology which includes strategies such as creating awareness in a schools, disseminating information, developing program champions, getting commitment and developing users’ involvement. This audio conference is for LEAs and recipients of Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse who are interested in effectively implementing model substance abuse prevention programs in schools. The specific content will focus on questions submitted by participants prior to the teleconference.

OBJECTIVES:

• Participants will identify lessons learned in the start up phase.

• Participants will increase their understanding of evidence-based technology transfer as it relates to the implementation of model programs.

• Participants will identify the barriers and solutions to implementing model programs in schools.

• Participants will increase their understanding of program adaptation.

• Participants will identify action steps and resources that can be used to ensure program fidelity.

• Participants will identify future technical assistance needs.

AGENDA:

• Welcome and Introductions – Aurora Matzkin, Northeast GRAAP Training and TA Coordinator

• Presentation on the evidence-based principles about program fidelity/adaptation as part of effective implementation – Thomas Backer

• Discussion of participants questions – all participants and the expert panel

• Closure and Evaluation – Aurora Matzkin Northeast GRAAP Training and TA Coordinator


PRESENTERS:

Thomas E. Backer, Ph.D

Dr. Demetria Cummins

Robert Jimenez

Philip Olynciw

Manuel Sanone

Ben Smith

Dr. John Swisher

Adam Valencia

Pam Wilcox



RESOURCES:
Handouts and Overheads

Thomas Backer, Ph.D.

Balancing Program Fidelity and Adaptation for School-Based Programs

Robert Jimenez

Project Blast: Bonding, Learning, Achieving and Striving Together

Additional Resources
Grant Opportunities

Federal Register: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html

Northeast CAPT FAQ: Federal/State providing financial support –
http://www.northeastcapt.org/PRODUCTS/faq/faq5.html

Northeast CAPT FAQ: Private Foundations providing
http://www.northeastcapt.org/PRODUCTS/faq/faq7.html

Reviewing the Behavioral Science Knowledge Base on Technology Transfer, 155 831.1K Dec 3, 1999

National Institute on Drug Abuse RESEARCH MONOGRAPH SERIES Reviewing the Behavioral Science Knowledge Based on Technology Transfer 155 U S Department... http://165.112.78.61/pdf/monographs/155.pdf | Find similar pages

Northeast Region Video Conference http://www.northeastcapt.org/resources/video_conferences/vtc2002/harding_goddard_opening_remarks.pdf


SAMHSA Model Programs
http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/template.cfm?page=default

Model Program Fact Sheet
http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/template_cf.cfm?page=pubs_facts


CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need additional information about this audioconference please contact Aurora Matzkin at matzkin@adelphia.net or 802-674-6583.