Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this course is to provide educators with insight into youth social media use and its associated benefits and risks to their mental health.
Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this course is to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies to guide students from technological proficiency to digital wisdom by promoting ethical, safe, and responsible online engagement.
This resource describes how special service providers (such as counselors, psychologists, and behavioral health specialists) contribute to a positive school climate by offering supports that enhance students’ social-emotional well-being and academic success. It outlines practical roles and strategies—such as using data to identify needs, facilitating evidence-based interventions, collaborating with teachers and families, and supporting inclusive,… Read More
This checklist is designed to assist program implementers during planning for sustainability. It includes categories such as: budget planning, cost efficiency, revenue streams, data, stakeholder engagement, staff retention, and program participation. This tool can help providers and coalitions think through the various facets of sustainability and develop a plan with practical action steps for tackling… Read More
This resource outlines key strategies for sustaining supportive and inclusive school environments over time by embedding effective practices into school systems, culture, and everyday routines. It emphasizes using data for continuous improvement, aligning policies and procedures with school climate improvement efforts, building leadership capacity, engaging families and community partners, and maintaining shared ownership so that… Read More
This Project Management Guide is designed for schools and organizations taking on a new prevention project, such as implementing a new evidence-based program. The worksheet was developed as a resource for the eCourse Project Management.
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL Essentials is a concise, printable mini-book designed to support school teams in implementing systemic social and emotional learning (SEL).
The Community Readiness Model (CRM) toolkit provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and improving a community’s readiness for change. The document outlines key components of the CRM, explaining how to evaluate when both individuals and entire communities are ready to alter behaviors or attitudes. It includes a detailed guide on conducting a community readiness assessment,… Read More
This webpage offers a wide range of free information and tools to support community work, all organized for easy access and practical use. Users can browse 46 chapters comprising more than 300 sections that provide step-by-step guidance on essential community-building skills. In addition, concise toolkits cover 16 core competencies, including conducting community assessments, developing strategic… Read More
The Community Tool Box is a free, comprehensive online resource designed to support professionals in building healthier communities through effective prevention and community development strategies. It offers practical, step-by-step, evidence-informed guidance across core areas of practice, including community assessment and planning, program implementation and evaluation, coalition building, stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership and organizational development, advocacy,… Read More