Happy "New Year!" School is already well underway in some districts and starting soon in others! I hope that everyone had a restful and fun summer and that the school year is off to a smooth start.
In this e-newsletter, we are highlighting upcoming professional development opportunities. This fall's events include our annual TUPE Site Coordinators, California Healthy Kids Survey, and Brief Intervention trainings, as well as a new training series -- Eliminating Barriers to Learning through the Early Identification of Student Mental Health Issues.
Information about these events will also be posted on our Health & Wellness webpage.
Sincerely,
Emily Justice Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE)
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TUPE Site Coordinator & CHKS Trainings
Space is limited. Sign up now!

Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Site Coordinators Training
Friday, September 20
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
 CHKS Administration & Using Data for LCAPs
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: CCCOE
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Eliminating Barriers to Learning (EBL)
Student Mental Health Training Series
September 4, 2014, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Module 1: Eliminating Barriers to Learning, The Foundation
About the Series: Every school staff member has a unique role in influencing a climate that is supportive and positive for all students. This comprehensive five-module training offers those interested in mental health and wellness the opportunity to learn tools to identify, recognize, refer, and support students with mental health needs in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
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Welcoming Schools and Communities Summit 2014
October 4, 2014, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mount Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord 94520
Register here by September 19.
The event is free, optional $10 donation at the door.
Open to school administrators and staff, youth, community members, families/caregivers, faith leaders, and service providers.
About the Event: A day of learning, dialogue between youth and adults, and action planning to build spaces of acceptance and support for youth of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Hosted by the Inclusive Schools Coalition of Central and East Contra Costa County, Contra Costa County Youth Advocacy Collaborative (YAC).
For more information, contact Kim Baranek, YAC Director and Inclusive Schools Coordinator.
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Thank You
We hope you enjoyed this month's Health & Wellness Matters e-newsletter! If you have suggestions for future articles or resources to share, contact Emily Justice.
CCCOE Educational Services
Emily Justice, Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention Education
Pamela Comfort, Ph.D.,
Associate Superintendent, Educational Services
Pam Tyson, Ph.D., Director, Educational Services |
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Upcoming Meetings, Trainings & Events
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For more information on any of the meetings and trainings listed below, contact Emily Justice.
HIV/Comprehensive Sex Education Network
Weds, September 3
9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: CCCOE
TUPE District Coordinators Meeting
Friday, September 5
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: CCCOE
TUPE Site Coordinators Training Thursday, September 18 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: CCCOE
Welcoming Schools & Communities Summit
Saturday, October 4
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Mt. Diablo HS
CHKS Adminstration & Using Data for LCAPs
Wednesday, October 15 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
Save-the-Date Brief Intervention for Substance Using Adolescents Training
Monday, October 27
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: CCCOE
Northern California
Safe & Healthy Schools Conference
November 6-7, 2014
Location: UC Berkeley
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Fast Facts & News Articles |
New Report from Tobacco-Free Kids:
Designed for Addiction: How the Tobacco Companies Have Made Cigarettes More Addictive, More Attractive to Kids and Even More Deadly
Amid Smoking Decline, Look Who's Still Lighting Up 7/31/14
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