Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University Prevention Learning Portal and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. Identifying and putting a new program in place can be overwhelming. This tutorial supports exploration and decision-making around key implementation components that increase the likelihood of program success and provides tools and information to support program launch and early sustainability planning.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Programs: A Guide
This document presents scenario-based guidance on adapting evidence-based programs to better meet community or population needs while preserving essential core components. It clarifies which adaptations are appropriate, which require caution, and when consultation with program developers is recommended to maintain fidelity to the original model.
Adapting Evidence-based Programs: Maintaining Fidelity and Effectiveness
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University Prevention Learning Portal and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this course is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the considerations for adapting evidence-based programs. Learning objectives include: (1) Understand the concept of adaptation; (2) Identify core components of evidence-based programs; (3) Recognize reasons for adaptation; (4) Distinguish acceptable, cautionary, and unacceptable adaptations; (5) Plan and implement adaptations; and (6) Monitor adaptations and program implementation.
Bridging the Gap: How Implementation Science Connects the Dots
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University Prevention Learning Portal and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this introductory course is to explain the concept of Implementation Science and to show how implementation science bridges the gap between prevention science and practice, informing and improving program quality, delivery, and impact. This course will demonstrate the importance of the relationship between what we know (science) and what we do (practice). This online training explains how implementation science bridges the gap between research and practice by supporting the adoption, quality delivery, and long-term sustainability of evidence-based prevention strategies.
Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools
Cross-age peer mentoring programs are an increasingly popular choice for educators and youth development professionals hoping to create positive outcomes for youth. This guide will assist you in your recruitment, training, and activities involving peer mentoring programs.
Coalition Check-Up Resource Action Planning Worksheets
Coalitions play a crucial role in fostering robust community development. Four tools were developed using the Coalition Check-Up to support the well-being of your coalition and its activities to ensure success! Coalition Check-Up Resource 2 – Action Planning Worksheets: Need a worksheet to help you make decisions about next steps and itemize them? Then, this is your resource!
Coalition Check-Up Resource Action Planning for a Strength Worksheets
Coalitions play a crucial role in fostering robust community development. Four tools were developed using the Coalition Check-Up to support the well-being of your coalition and its activities to ensure success! Coalition Check-Up Resource 3 – Action Planning for a Strength Worksheets: Is something about your coalition going really well? Do you wonder how to give attention to that success and sustain the focus or practice going forward? Then, this is your resource!
Coalition Check-Up Resource Action Planning Progress Tool
Coalitions play a crucial role in fostering robust community development. Four tools were developed using the Coalition Check-Up to support the well-being of your coalition and its activities to ensure success! Coalition Check-Up Resource 4 – Action Planning Progress Tool: Need a tool to help you track implementation progress of your action plan? And find solutions to barriers you encounter along the way? Then, this is your resource!
Demonstrating Program Impact: Understanding the Role of Short-Term Outcomes
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University Prevention Learning Portal and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This course builds knowledge and skills for defining, measuring, and clearly communicating short-term outcomes for prevention programs. It covers how to distinguish short-term outcome measures from process measures, develop plans for collecting and reporting outcome data, and use outcome information to demonstrate program success and impact.
Engage, Empower, Connect: The Educator’s Guide to School Connectedness
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University Prevention Learning Portal and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This course introduces the concept of School Connectedness and its powerful influence on school climate, student well-being, and academic success. Learners will explore how fostering a sense of belonging and connection within schools can lead to improved health and learning outcomes. The course offers practical strategies, examples, and resources to help educators strengthen school connectedness in both classroom and schoolwide settings.