Better Together Schools Pilot Projects Presented by: Naomi Parker AADAC Provincial Prevention Unit April 21, 2008

Better Together Schools Working together to support schools and school districts to develop substance use prevention and early intervention programs that are comprehensive, based on best practices and designed to meet the unique strengths and challenges of the community.

Evaluation Objectives  Identify factors supporting implementation of BTSP  Identify barriers or challenges in implementing of BTSP  Document short-term outcomes of the project  Provide recommendations on next steps  Develop a framework of comprehensive substance abuse prevention and early intervention programs for schools

Evaluation Methodology  Logic models  Evaluation framework  Qualitative data collection Phase 1 – Interviews Phase 2 – Missing information

Evaluation Findings What Supported BTSP?  AADAC consultant in developing of action plans  AADAC curriculum resources  Train-the-trainer approach  Provision of funding across two years  Link to existing committees and broader comprehensive plans  School Division support  Opportunities to network with other pilot sites

Key Findings - Themes What Posed a Challenge? 1. Busy school environment 2. Difficult to access & engage high school students 3. Range of committee member involvement and turn over 4. Identification and securing future funding 5. Communication, roles and expectation among key stakeholders

Key Recommendations  Support linkages  Provide ongoing training  Support projects to lead and take ownership for their planning, problem solving and successes  Create opportunities for sharing  Encourage parent and student involvement  Continue to clarify the roles for ASBA and AADAC

Thank you for your time. Questions?