December 2015

As 2015 comes to a close, our CCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Team would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellness needs of Contra Costa County young people and we would like to wish you a happy, safe, and healthy new year!

Sincerely,

Emily Justice

Manager, TUPE & After School Programs

Contra Costa County Office of Education

Want to learn more about TUPE and accessing resources? Check out our TUPE Flyer and TUPE webpage!

Vape Pens & Teens: What Educators Need to Know Train-the-Trainer (TOT)

When: Monday, December 7, 2015; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where: Willow Creek Center, Concord

Description: This TOT will provide an overview of e-cigarettes/vape pens, adolescent use, policy, and prevention strategies. It is intended for school and community-based organization staff who want to increase their capacity to provide presentations to students and/or staff.

Online Registration

*Please note that registration will close on December 2 at 6 pm!

Classroom-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Trainings

Middle School Training - Project ALERT

Thursday, January 14, 2016; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

More Information/Registration

High School Training - Project Towards No Drug Abuse Thursday, January 21, 2016; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

More Information/Registration

Questions regarding the Project ALERT or Project TND trainings? Contact Jennifer Eseltine, TUPE Curriculum Coordinator.

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.