MMSAP is an intensive three-day training workshop for educators to learn how to identify, intervene with, and create appropriate referrals for students that may be at risk for substance abuse, depression, suicide or violence.  Masonic Model training is conducted by Newman/Stecher International, the sole providers of Masonic Model Student Assistance Program training.  This workshop trains a Core Team of five to eight educators from a school building in how to intervene early and effectively with students that display patterns of behaviors that threaten their success at school.

MMSAP involves practice sessions designed to simulate real events along with presentations on such subjects as: Chemical Dependency; Depression and Suicide; Conflict, Anger and Violence; Communication Skills and Intervention; Family Dynamics; Enabling; Life Skills Development; Treatment and Aftercare; and Group Process. Participants leave the training with a specific plan for behavioral interventions, and a system for implementing MMSAP in their schools.

MMSAP has proven to be an effective tool for educators as they seek increasingly to make the most out of every minute of teaching time. This program is offered for educators K-12. Costs for this training, including room and board during the three days are covered by the sponsoring Masonic Grand Lodge.

A Booster training is available for Core Teams that have been in operation for at least a year. This training addresses Core Team concerns and creates solutions via a problem-solving design.

 The Grand Lodge of Ohio is looking for people who want to help bring the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program to their schools.  MMSAP Representatives would be given all of the resources they need to present the program to their local schools and Lodges.

 

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The Masonic Model SAP is an intensive three-day workshop for educators to learn how to identify, intervene with, and create appropriate referrals for students that may be at risk for substance abuse, depression, suicide or violence.  In schools that have received the MMSAP training, two out of three referred students improved and stabilized their attendance; approximately 7 out of 10 referred students were either promoted or graduated from high school; and two out of three referred students showed reduction in suspensions and positive behavior changes.

This program has a proven track record in Ohio's schools.  Now we need you to help us publicize it in your area.  No matter where you live - urban, rural, city or country - we need your help.  If you are willing to help us promote this valuable charity and improve your community, the Masonic Model wants you.

To become a Masonic Model Representative, contact Mark Bernardin at (800) 292-6092, or email mark@freemason.com.  For more information about the Masonic Model, visit http://www.freemason.com/mmsap.