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On September 25, nearly 60 TUPE Site Coordinators, District Coordinators, and CCCOE TUPE staff gathered for our 5th annual countywide Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Site Coordinator training!
In addition to an orientation for our 35 new middle school, high school, and continuation/alternative school Site Coordinators, all participants enjoyed presentations on youth perceptions of tobacco and marijuana, e-cigarettes/vape pens, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, lessons learned from "seasoned" Site Coordinators, and recruiting students as peer educators.
Want to learn more about TUPE and accessing resources? Check out our TUPE Flyer and TUPE webpage!
Emily Justice
Manager, TUPE & After School Programs Contra Costa County Office of Education
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Training: California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS)
When: Thursday, October 15; 8:30 am - Noon Where: Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill Who: District/school staff
Fee: No cost to attend; Breakfast provided
Draft Agenda: 8:30 - 9:00 am -- Sign-in and Breakfast 9:00 am - Noon -- Nuts & Bolts of Survey Administration |
The Tobacco's Impact in my Community photo contest showcases images submitted by Californians that "tell the story" about how tobacco still affects us in our state.
Deadline: November 1, 2015.
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Training Save-the-Date:
Brief Intervention for Substance Using Adolescents
When: Monday, November 2; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill
Who: School and community-based organization staff
Registration: COMING SOON
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Welcoming Schools Summit
When: Saturday, November 7; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Olympic High School, Concord Who: School administrators, teachers, service providers, faith leaders, policy makers, parents/families, and youth age 11+ 
For more information contact Tawny Porter at Rainbow Community Center. |
Northern CA Safe & Healthy Schools Conference
When: Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13
Where: Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley Who: School and community-based organization staff
This conference is designed to offer quality training and information on topics and model programs of interest to prevention professionals and educators. There will be over 40 classes, covering a variety of topics for both new and seasoned professionals.
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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, Ed.D.,
Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Pam Tyson, Ph.D., Director, Educational Services
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| Upcoming Meetings | |
2015-2016 TUPE Collaborative Meetings
Friday, September 4
Friday, November 6
Friday, February 5
Friday, May 6
All meetings are 10 am - noon at CCCOE
Intervention/Cessation Work Group Meeting
Friday, October 16
1-3 p.m. at CCCOE
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| Meeting & Training Calendar | |
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| Useful Resources | |
Contra Costa TUPE
Information, Upcoming Trainings, & Resources
E-Cigarette/Vape Pens
Protect Your Family from E-Cigarettes: The Facts You Need to Know
English/Spanish
CA State Health Officer's Report on E-Cigarettes: A Community Health Threat
Orange County Department of Education: Not So Safe Campaign
Marijuana
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. Developed for parents with useful information for educators. Includes facts and talking points.
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| Fast Facts & Articles | |
7 out of 10 middle and high school students who currently use tobacco have used a FLAVORED product.
U.S. high school seniors rarely use bath salts but those who do are more likely to use other drugs.
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Fewer U.S. teens abusing alcohol, prescription meds
Teens use e-cigarettes to vape marijuana
Thirdhand smoke: more danger from smoking
Smoke-free zones help reduce youth smoking
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