DCPS SHAC APPROVED SPEAKERS/RESOURCES

DCPS SHAC Speakers List, Updated February, 2016. 1

DCPS SHAC APPROVED S P E A K E R S / RESOURCES

The Health Education Sub-Committee of the Duval County Public Schools School Health Advisory Council has previewed and approved the programs and organizations/speakers listed below to speak to students and school

personnel on a variety of health issues. Resources on this list have been submitted to the larger SHAC for final approval. Updates and dissemination of this list to teachers and administrators in the Duval County Public School

system takes place annually. The list can also be found on the Wellness webpage under SHAC at

www.duvalschools.org/wellness.

These resources are required to adhere to both Florida Statute and Duval County School Board Policy. These speakers do NOT replace required curriculum and instruction, but rather enrich and enhance what is taught by the

classroom teacher. The speakers must be accompanied at all times in their instruction by the regular classroom

teacher or administrator.

Committee Members:

Katryne Lukens-Bull,

Chair Research Administrator, UF-Center for

Health Equity & Quality Research 244-9630 [email protected]

Heather Crowley, Vice

Chair Director of Wellness, Health &

Physical Education, Duval County

Public Schools (DCPS)

390-2315 [email protected]

Sally Finn Community & Development Director,

Drug Free Duval 434-4832 [email protected]

Jamie Wells Principal Investigator/Coordinator for CDC Grant 1308- DCPS


Susan Pitman Director, Drug Free Duval 374-9145 [email protected]

Gloria McNair Community Outreach Specialist, Department of Health-Duval


Frieda Saraga PFLAG of Jacksonville, DOH AIDS

Division 704-2394 [email protected]

Edgar Pabon Specialist, Health & Physical Education, DCPS


Frannie Kendall-Johnson

Specialist, Health & Physical Education, DCPS


Megan Denk Director, THE PLAYERS Center for

Child Health, Wolfson Children Hospital


Charles V. Kerekes Naval Hospital Jacksonville Substance

Abuse Rehab. Program 546-6309 [email protected]

Kathleen Thomas Education Specialist, Weaver

Foundation Baptist Health [email protected]

Deb Owen Instructor, University of North Florida Department of Public Health


LaRonda Howard Department of Health-Duval, Health

Educator 253-1172 [email protected]

Julie Collins Health Promotion Coordinator,

American Lung Association


Patrick McCabe Executive Director, The Way Free Medical Clinic


Diliaida Montalvo Intern, UF—Center for Health Equity &

Quality Research


http://www.duvalschools.org/wellness

mailto:[email protected]


















Table of Contents: Approved Speakers by Grade Level and Category Approved Organizations/Speakers (By Grade Level) .................................................................................................... 9

Elementary School (K-5) ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Physical Activity ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Funcoast Frisbee Team ....................................................................................................................................... 10

The Olympic Sport of Fencing ............................................................................................................................. 10

Coping Mechanisms ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Student Program..................................................................................................... 10

American Lung Association ................................................................................................................................. 10

Bullying... How to Make a Stand ......................................................................................................................... 10

Got Respect Tour: Take a Stand .......................................................................................................................... 10

State Attorney’s Office- Peer Mediation ............................................................................................................ 11

Stop Bullying Now! and Bullying Among Children and Youth ............................................................................ 11

The Posmenatt Way ............................................................................................................................................ 11

The Trevor Romain Co. ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Disease/Pathogen Awareness ................................................................................................................................ 11

Bed Bugs and Book Bags ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Fanny Landwirth Foundation .............................................................................................................................. 12

Drug Usage/Awareness .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Drug Demand Reduction..................................................................................................................................... 12

Life Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

BUD Publications ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Doctor Magic Show ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Don’t Talk to Strangers! ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Magic Workshops for Children ........................................................................................................................... 13

School House to Your House (SH2YH)................................................................................................................. 13

Soyini Circles: Raising Young Girls Self-Esteem .................................................................................................. 13

The Positive Influence Tour ................................................................................................................................ 13

Violence Prevention/Conflict Resolution ............................................................................................................ 13

The Kindness Queen’s Empire ............................................................................................................................ 14

Multiple Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Drug Prevention/Character Education- Motivate with Mrs. Kate ...................................................................... 14

Think First! .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Nutrition and Wellness ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) ........................................................................................ 14

HealthTeacher ..................................................................................................................................................... 14


Health Rocks!® .................................................................................................................................................... 14

HERO - Health Education to Reduce Obesity ...................................................................................................... 15

St. Vincent's Health System/Mobile Health ........................................................................................................ 15

Youth Understanding MyPlate (YUM) and-Youth Understanding MyPlate Exploration Edition (YUM-EE) ....... 15

General Programs ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Winner's Read Program ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program ........................................................................................................................ 16

SKADD – “Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ........................................................................................... 16

WalkSafe Pedestrian Program ............................................................................................................................ 16

Middle School (6-8) ..................................................................................................................................................... 17






Body Talk ............................................................................................................................................................. 17



Hope Haven Children’s Services ......................................................................................................................... 18




HIV/STl's Healthier Choices-(Middle School) ...................................................................................................... 18

HIV-AIDS 101 ....................................................................................................................................................... 18



Life Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 19


School House to Your House (SH2YH)................................................................................................................. 19


The Positive Influence Tour ................................................................................................................................ 19

Victim Services Center ........................................................................................................................................ 20

Violence Prevention/Conflict Resolution ............................................................................................................ 20

The Women's Center of Jacksonville .................................................................................................................. 20

Multiple Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Hubbard House ................................................................................................................................................... 20


Think First! .......................................................................................................................................................... 20


Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) ........................................................................................ 21

Health Rocks!® .................................................................................................................................................... 21

Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students)...................................................................................................................... 21

Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students).............................................................................................................. 21

Project S.O.S.A.P.E. (Abstinence, Protects Everyone Club) ........................................................................ 21

Project S.O.S. 6th Grade Auditorium Presentation. “ENVISION: Defining Your Direction in Life” ........... 21


Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Firefighters Against Senseless Tragedy's ............................................................................................................ 22

Project Safe Neighborhood ................................................................................................................................. 22

Youth Crisis Center .............................................................................................................................................. 22

High School (9-12) ....................................................................................................................................................... 22






Body Talk ............................................................................................................................................................. 23



Jacksonville Youth Initiative ................................................................................................................................ 24




HIV/STl's - Healthier Choices-(High School) ........................................................................................................ 24

HIV-AIDS choices ................................................................................................................................................. 24


Generation RX ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Life Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Relationship Smarts Plus 3.0- the Dibble Institute ............................................................................................. 25

One Love Foundation .......................................................................................................................................... 25


Success ................................................................................................................................................................ 25

The Women's Center of Jacksonville .................................................................................................................. 25

Multiple Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 26


American Red Cross ............................................................................................................................................ 26

Hubbard House ................................................................................................................................................... 26

Think First! .......................................................................................................................................................... 26


Health Rocks!® .................................................................................................................................................... 26






Philanthropy Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 27

Best Buddies ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

Organ Recovery Program .................................................................................................................................... 28

The Blood Alliance .............................................................................................................................................. 28

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28



The SELF Movement ........................................................................................................................................... 28

Not Grade Specific ...................................................................................................................................................... 28


Commit 2B Fit ..................................................................................................................................................... 28

Fitness and Character Education (F.A.C.E.) ......................................................................................................... 29

Yoga 4 Change ..................................................................................................................................................... 29


Bully No More ..................................................................................................................................................... 29


American Heart Association ............................................................................................................................... 29


Gateway Community Services & TPC Adolescent Treatment Facility ................................................................ 30

Life Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 30

American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps ............................................................................................... 30


Abstinence & Identity by DuhVu ........................................................................................................................ 30

Success ................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Multiple Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 30

American Red Cross ............................................................................................................................................ 30

Strength Team .................................................................................................................................................... 31


Multiple Grade Levels ................................................................................................................................................. 31











HIV-AIDS 101 ....................................................................................................................................................... 32



Life Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Abstinence & Identity by DuhVu ........................................................................................................................ 33


Multiple Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

Girls Inc.® ............................................................................................................................................................ 33

Hubbard House ................................................................................................................................................... 34

Planned Parenthood of North Florida ................................................................................................................ 34

Think First! .......................................................................................................................................................... 34


Health Rocks!® .................................................................................................................................................... 35

The Players Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital .................................................................. 35

**Nutrition: I can Eat the Rainbow ..................................................................................................................... 35

**Hygiene: Germaine the Germ Thing ............................................................................................................... 35

**Immunization Preparation: Teddy Bear Clinic ................................................................................................ 36






Public Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................................................. 36

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37




Parents and Staff......................................................................................................................................................... 37

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ..................................................................................................... 37

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Faculty program ...................................................................................................... 37

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Parents and Supporting Staff) ............................................................... 37

Planned Parenthood of North Florida ................................................................................................................ 37

GoNoodle ............................................................................................................................................................ 38

The Blood Alliance .............................................................................................................................................. 38

Approved Organizations/Speakers (By Category) ...................................................................................................... 39

Physical Activity .......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Commit 2B Fit ......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Fitness and Character Education (F.A.C.E.) ............................................................................................................. 39

Funcoast Frisbee Team ........................................................................................................................................... 39

The Olympic Sport of Fencing ................................................................................................................................. 39

Yoga 4 Change......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Coping Mechanisms .................................................................................................................................................... 40

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Student Program ........................................................................................................ 40

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ......................................................................................................... 40

American Lung Association ..................................................................................................................................... 40

Body Talk ................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Bully No More ......................................................................................................................................................... 40

Bullying... How to Make a Stand ............................................................................................................................. 41

Got Respect Tour: Take a Stand .............................................................................................................................. 41

Hope Haven Children’s Services ............................................................................................................................. 41

Jacksonville Youth Initiative .................................................................................................................................... 41

State Attorney’s Office- Peer Mediation ................................................................................................................ 41

Stop Bullying Now! and Bullying Among Children and Youth ................................................................................ 41

The Posmenatt Way ................................................................................................................................................ 42

The Trevor Romain Co. ........................................................................................................................................... 42

Disease/Pathogen Awareness .................................................................................................................................... 42

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Faculty program .......................................................................................................... 42

American Heart Association ................................................................................................................................... 42

Bed Bugs and Book Bags ......................................................................................................................................... 42

Fanny Landwirth Foundation .................................................................................................................................. 43

HIV/STl's - Healthier Choices-(High School) ............................................................................................................ 43

HIV/STl's Healthier Choices-(Middle School) .......................................................................................................... 43

HIV-AIDS 101 ........................................................................................................................................................... 43


Drug Usage/Awareness .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Drug Demand Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 43

Gateway Community Services & TPC Adolescent Treatment Facility .................................................................... 44

Generation RX ......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Life Skills ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44

American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps ................................................................................................... 44

BUD Publications..................................................................................................................................................... 44

Doctor Magic Show ................................................................................................................................................. 44

Don’t Talk to Strangers! .......................................................................................................................................... 45

Relationship Smarts Plus 3.0- the Dibble Institute ................................................................................................. 45

Magic Workshops for Children ............................................................................................................................... 45

One Love Foundation .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Abstinence & Identity by DuhVu ............................................................................................................................ 46

School House to Your House (SH2YH) .................................................................................................................... 46

Soyini Circles: Raising Young Girls’ Self-Esteem ..................................................................................................... 46

Success .................................................................................................................................................................... 46

The Positive Influence Tour .................................................................................................................................... 46

Victim Services Center ............................................................................................................................................ 46

Violence Prevention/Conflict Resolution ................................................................................................................ 47

The Women's Center of Jacksonville ...................................................................................................................... 47

The Kindness Queen’s Empire ................................................................................................................................ 47

Multiple Areas ............................................................................................................................................................. 47

American Red Cross ................................................................................................................................................ 47

Drug Prevention/Character Education- Motivate with Mrs. Kate .......................................................................... 47

Girls Inc.® ................................................................................................................................................................ 48

**Economic Literacy® ......................................................................................................................................... 48

**Friendly PEERsuasion® .................................................................................................................................... 48

**Project BOLD® ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Hubbard House ....................................................................................................................................................... 48

Planned Parenthood of North Florida .................................................................................................................... 49

Strength Team ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

Think First! .............................................................................................................................................................. 49

Nutrition and Wellness ............................................................................................................................................... 49

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Parents and Staff) ...................................................................................... 49

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) ............................................................................................ 49

HealthTeacher ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

Health Rocks!® ........................................................................................................................................................ 50


HERO - Health Education to Reduce Obesity .......................................................................................................... 50

The Players Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital ...................................................................... 50

**Nutrition: I can Eat the Rainbow (Pre K through 1st grade) .......................................................................... 50

**Nutrition: Mission Nutrition (4th and 5th grades):......................................................................................... 51

**Health: Body Safari (2nd and 3rd grades) ....................................................................................................... 51

**Hygiene: Germaine the Germ Thing (Pre K through 1st grade) ...................................................................... 51

**Immunization Preparation: Teddy Bear Clinic (Pre K, 4 and 5 year olds) ....................................................... 51

**Safety: Countdown 2 Drive (8th and 9th grades) .............................................................................................. 51

Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students) ......................................................................................................................... 51




St. Vincent's Health System/Mobile Health ............................................................................................................ 52

Youth Understanding MyPlate (YUM) and-Youth Understanding MyPlate Exploration Edition (YUM-EE) ........... 52

General Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 52

GoNoodle ................................................................................................................................................................ 52

Winner's Read Program .......................................................................................................................................... 53

Philanthropy Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Best Buddies ........................................................................................................................................................... 53

Organ Recovery Program ........................................................................................................................................ 53

The Blood Alliance .................................................................................................................................................. 53

Public Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 53

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office ..................................................................................................................................... 53

Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program ............................................................................................................................ 54

Firefighters Against Senseless Tragedy's ................................................................................................................ 54

Project Safe Neighborhood ..................................................................................................................................... 54

SKADD – “Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ............................................................................................... 54

The SELF Movement ............................................................................................................................................... 54

Youth Crisis Center.................................................................................................................................................. 55

WalkSafe Pedestrian Program ................................................................................................................................ 55

Approved Organizations/Speakers (By Grade Level)


Elementary School (K-5) Physical Activity

Funcoast Frisbee Team "Frisbee Dan" Berman 422-5802 A "Flying Disc Basic Skills Clinic" and "World Junior Flying Disc Championships" exposure for students in grades 3-12 in a gym or outdoors introduces them to disc flying sports. Cost for the 45 minute-2 hour training session is $125 for one 45 minute clinic. Additional clinics are $50.00. Financial assistance is available.

The Olympic Sport of Fencing Raul Toro 579-6858 This presentation introduces 3rd-12th grade students to the Olympic sport of fencing and to make them aware of the existence of the Jacksonville Fencing Club. There is no cost for this program.

Coping Mechanisms

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Student Program 904-202-9355

THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital [email protected] The Community Asthma Partnership at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and The American Lung Association in Florida, Northeast Region partner to provide asthma education, awareness, support and resources for schools. The A2 student program offers a series of educational sessions that encourages the student to learn about asthma management and control in school and at home. Our student program is geared for elementary, middle and high school students.

American Lung Association Beth Jensen-Development Manager 520-7117 [email protected] "Open Airways in Schools" is an asthma management program for ages 8-11 (grades 3-5). It is a 6-week program where children are taught to manage their asthma so as not to miss school or have to utilize emergency room services. Children receive a peak flow meter and spacer. Teachers, nurses, parents and volunteers can be trained to facilitate the program at no charge. The ALA provides each school with all the materials necessary for the program.

Bullying... How to Make a Stand Tony Bartoli 321-402-8556 [email protected] One out of six kids is bullied. 35% of teens are overly concerned with body image. 39% find relationships stressful. These are a few of statistics that Tony Bartoli’s message touches on. Born with Cerebral Palsy and given up for adoption, Tony shares his personal story of overcoming rejection, physical struggles, ridicule, and fear. With a heart for today's youth, Tony shares experiences will challenge and inspire your teens. This program is for 3rd – 12th grade. Cost: $100.00

Got Respect Tour: Take a Stand Ronald (Christopher) Hollyfield 321-288-8512 [email protected]






This is a 40 minute program that focuses on what bullying is and educates students about the harms and dangers of bullying and what the backlashes can be. Chris Hollyfield tells students what it was like to go through school being bullied because of his dwarfism. The program emphasizes the rewards of making new friends with your peers even though they appear different and urges students to develop a healthy attitude about themselves and others while learning to respect each other. It is for students in grades 3 through 12th grade and costs $500-$1000 per school, dependent upon its enrollment.

State Attorney’s Office- Peer Mediation Carline Emmanuel 630-2400 The state attorney’s office offers a peer mediation/conflict resolution program to grades K-12. Contact office for more information.

Stop Bullying Now! and Bullying Among Children and Youth Kelvin Lewis, Director of Programs 738-8423 Mental Health America has developed bullying prevention programs which use PowerPoint presentations specific to Jacksonville stlldents which are age- and developmentally-appropriate for enriching instruction with the CDC's "Stop Bullying Now! program. The program will help equip students with the necessary knowledge for making informed choices and equip them with the skills to empower them to stop and/or prevent bullying. Programs are specific to grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 with the "Stop Bullying Now!" program and for parents and/or the community with "Bullying Among Children and Youth." The new professional Jacksonville lacrosse team, the Jacksonville Bullies have teamed with Mental Health America, joining in their prevention efforts. They have been fully trained by MHA in their programs, and a MHA staff member facilitates all training events with them.

The Posmenatt Way John Blackwelder 616-7873 This is a high-energy literacy presentation focusing on being positive, serving as a reminder to raise the awareness of being positive has an effect on everything we do in life. It is targeted for K-2 students, using the exposure to a principle of thinking that is universal in application. The fee for this is 50¢ per student, with students being given stickers, temporary tattoos, and rack cards.

The Trevor Romain Co. Woody Englander (512)480-8818 [email protected] The “With You All the Way! Tour” is a program that can be used as a tool to teach children in grades 3 through 5th grade, the skills necessary for preventing risky behaviors through an understanding that military children are not alone as a result of a parent or caregiver’s employment and related duties to include deployment or absence. They are able to recognize healthy over unhealthy choices in relationships with their families and others, while learning effective communication skills in the ability to talk to someone, ask for help, journal, exercise to relieve stress and improve fitness, and to be kind to others. Students or parents or caregivers of civilians will learn how they can be a good support to students of military parents.

Disease/Pathogen Awareness

Bed Bugs and Book Bags Erin Harlow 387-8850 [email protected] IFAS Extension Agent (Representing the Jacksonville Bed Bug Task Force) This curricular material




increases student awareness of bed bugs and how to protect oneself against this public health issue, increasing the health and safety of classrooms and reducing the need for pesticides. Teachers are provided with an easy-to-understand workbook that can be used with lessons appropriate for grades 3-5, correlated to the NGSSS&B for health education.

Fanny Landwirth Foundation Lisa Ussery, President 246-6065 "Don't Laugh At Me" – The Fanny Landwirth Foundation a private foundation based in Jacksonville, to help reduce the incidences of ridicule and disrespect among school children attributed to epidemic levels of depression, suicide and violence among school kids. It comes with an 80-page teacher's guide, a music CD and music video by the famous singer Peter Yarrow to be used with grades 2 through 5. The program is free of charge.

Drug Usage/Awareness

Drug Demand Reduction Capt. Jeanette Kingsley 823-0355 The Florida National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program is a drug prevention program for elementary and middle school students. Their goal is to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The focus is on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness. Our goal is to add value to all communities and the lives of all youth in the State of Florida by reducing the demand for and use of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Also, Sponsorship for Red Ribbon Week each October to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, our work places, and our communities.

Life Skills

BUD Publications Keith Courtney 1-800-829-1663 Keith and Buddy (an Irish wolfhound) perform the following presentations at elementary schools.

• Stop Bullying...Be A Buddy! • Win With Character • Winners READ

Usually Keith and Buddy perform presentations at a school following a school's showing of the like-named video programs that BUD Publishers, Inc., offers. Keith is the creator and voice of each video program, and Buddy is the "star" of each. Children are very excited to see the real "movie star" at their school. They perform two 30-minute presentations for $395 plus travel from Orlando. The presentations are informative and entertaining!

Doctor Magic Show Pat and Jere Cook 778-8707 "Just Say No Magic Show"- They have two thirty-minute shows which incorporate magic into the "Just Say No" message. The target audiences are Pre-K – 2nd grade, and 3rd - 5th grades. The charge is $175 for one show, or 150 for two or more hours for two magicians, tailored to your event.

Don’t Talk to Strangers! Jay Permenter 504-3236 [email protected] Don’t Talk to Strangers is a book written and illustrated by Jay and Stacey Permenter. Aside from being wildly entertaining, the book’s primary purpose is to help young children become aware of the potential



dangers surrounding them, and to respond appropriately when confronted. We begin by reading the story, then we go over safety tips using various, real life scenarios. A Q&A session closes the program. The entire presentation takes about 30-35 minutes per classroom. The children really love it! Books are available for sale to any child wishing to purchase one. Our program is designed for grades K thru 2. The program satisfies specific curriculum requirements and each teacher is provided a resource packet detailing which requirements the program satisfies. The packet also contains activity sheets for the children, to reinforce what they have learned. To schedule a reading for your class, please contact Jay or Stacey Permenter at (904) 504-3236 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. www.donttalktostrangers.net.

Magic Workshops for Children Barry Hinnant 396-0909 One (1) hour interactive magic show that also teaches important values and life skills – ages 8 – 15. Group size up to 35 children, there is not charge for presentations.

School House to Your House (SH2YH) Neal Kimball (407) 839-1313 [email protected] This a 20-week, K-8 program utilizes a tool for impacting student, school, family, and community interaction to form strong bonds to improve student’s behavior, resilience and stresses the importance of family relationships with enhanced communication and character education primary to meaningful family engagement. A consumable placemat for each topic is utilized to engage stakeholders in meaningful communication and character-building. Cost per student is $9.99 per the brochure provided, with bulk discounts available.

Soyini Circles: Raising Young Girls Self-Esteem Terri Staten 554-6637 [email protected] This 3rd – 12th grade program for girls is to educate them in using effective tools and methods for having and maintain a healthy self-esteem. There are five 45 minute to 1 hour presentations that can be presented in consecutive sessions or as stand-alone presentations. Poetry is utilized as a positive measure for releasing negativity and instilling a desire for individual creativity in their respect of themselves and others. The cost of this program is based on the needs of the client.

The Positive Influence Tour Scott Leigh 703-5068 This presentation is a 35 minute show for upper elementary and middle schools, combining singing, dancing, acting and crowd participation. The show helps teach kids about respecting themselves and others, touching on the topics of racism, being one's self looking for the best in a situation and not judging others harshly or unfairly. The Positive Influence Tour is brought to schools by Education Through Entertainment.

Violence Prevention/Conflict Resolution Randy Danielson 202-4959 Wolfson Children's Hospital offers a program for upper elementary and middle school students on violence prevention and conflict resolution. There is no cost for this classroom presentation.



http://www.donttalktostrangers.net/




The Kindness Queen’s Empire Diane Brown-Smith 904-723-0116 [email protected] The Kindness Queen: An interactive book reading by the Kindness Queen herself, teaching students to recognize their “nobility within” and the value they add in their classroom and beyond. The message is spread in terms of nobility and grace, accompanied by a book reading for K-2 students.

Multiple Areas

Drug Prevention/Character Education- Motivate with Mrs. Kate Kate Carpenter 879-9155 Looking for a way to motivate, educate and entertain your elementary school students? Invite “Mrs. Kate” for your next assembly or special event. Mrs. Kate custom-designs her own shows to the needs of the school she is serving. Topics include kindness, reading, drug refusal, self-control, and drop-out prevention. Her collection of original Florida songs is also appropriate for cultural and environmental events.

Think First! Alison Nuckols 345-7600 x4721 or x4648 [email protected] These presentations for students in grades 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, or 9th-12th educate on injury prevention and safe lifestyle behaviors, the functions and importance of the brain and spinal cord, and in raising awareness of how persons with disabilities overcome many obstacles in living life after traumatic injury, calling attention to the need for preventing engagement in risky behaviors. Presentations are available at no charge for classroom, auditorium, or large group settings

Nutrition and Wellness

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) Jeannie Necessary 312-462-0719 [email protected] Common Threads is a comprehensive nutrition program that provides education to students grades 3-5 and 6-8 on how to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy menu items. Selected schools will participate in this exciting new opportunity to connect math, language arts, and science concepts into hands-on nutrition lessons. Both in-school and after school options available.

HealthTeacher April Seliga 941-374-1435 [email protected] HealthTeacher curriculum is a comprehensive, online, elementary school resource with nearly 200 health lessons aligned to the National Health Education standards (NHEs) to promote health literacy, HealthTeacher anchors lessons to knowledge points and skills aligned to 10 health topics addressing key subjects like bullying, physical activity and nutrition. HealthTeacher integrates their K-5 curriculum into core subject areas enabling educators to incorporate health lessons into everyday learning while meeting core curriculum standards. Because of this alignment, teaching health is much more accessible for teachers who are pressed for instructional time and under pressure to perform on high-stakes tests.

Health Rocks!® Natasha Parks/Dr. Kate Fogarty 387-8850






[email protected] Health Rocks!® is a healthy living program designed to reduce youth smoking and tobacco use; help build life skills that lead to healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on smoking and tobacco use prevention; help youth understand influences and health consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug use to make healthy choices; engage youth and adults in partnerships to develop and implement community strategies that promote healthy lifestyle choices; and, build positive, enduring relationships, with youth involved as full partners through widely varying "communities of interest" to address risk behaviors of youth. This involves interactive, hands-on learning with activities 45-60 minutes in length ideal for use in the classroom or after-school setting. It also meets the National Health Education Standards and is part of the 4-H Healthy Life Series for students in grades 4-10, There is no charge for this program.

HERO - Health Education to Reduce Obesity Debbie Kantor & Sherrin Whiteman 434-8119 [email protected] [email protected] www.mobilehero.org HERO is a nutrition and physical activity program which utilizes health education to help children understand the link between food, fitness and their body. The program strives to empower students to make the best choices they can in promoting their own health. USDA and DOH literature is disseminated to help access more children and their families, linking them to current programs in a hands-on way. This program is designed for elementary students K-5 and can take place in sessions that are arranged with the presenters, generally in one-hour interactive sessions.

St. Vincent's Health System/Mobile Health Tracy Smith 308-7577 "Way to Go Kids Fitness and Nutrition" program focused on recognizing food groups as well as their benefit to the body, the importance of exercise, health consequences of eating too much fast food, recognition of fad diets, and helping students to read and interpret food labels so they can make healthy eating choices. This is approved for grades 3-12.

Youth Understanding MyPlate (YUM) and-Youth Understanding MyPlate Exploration Edition (YUM-EE) Natasha Parks 255-7450 [email protected]

YUM is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed, pilot-tested nutrition curriculum based on MyP/ate. It uses an experiential learning model incorporating hands-on activities so students will learn while participating in relevant activities. There are six lessons, with snacks provided reflective of the lesson. Cost is $1.00 per person for grades Pre-K-2.

YUM-EE is the middle school edition of the MyPlate YUM curricula. Likewise, there are six lessons linked to Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Health Education. Indoor activity, outdoor activity and a healthy snack is a part of this interactive learning.

General Programs

Winner's Read Program W. Keith Courtney 800-829-1663




http://www.mobilehero.org/



This program is a school-year-long program with 2 parts/ 1) Character Education and 2) Reading Motivation. Grade level is set at an elementary school, large or small group. No cost for the presentation. Our Winners READ videos, posters and trading cards motivate children to read by giving reading a purpose. Our Winners READ 1 video's 40 video clips convince kids they can be whatever they want to be if they will learn to read well. The video can also serve as a careers introduction video. The Winners READ 2 video has 40 clips - each highlighting a different interesting fact - promoting reading for fun. The Winners READ 2 video is also a part of our "Turn On The Light!" Reading Campaign Kit. "Turn On The Light!" promotes reading for fun. Please visit our website to watch sample clips and to learn about each of our Winners READ products: www.budwins.com

Safety

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program Michael Neviaser 303-5911 The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program is funded through the Neviaser Charitable Foundation and private donations to provide students with well-scripted newly revised lessons for students in grades Pre-K through 3 on the importance of following gun safety procedures if they see a gun: “Stop! Don't Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.” are the messages for impacting student learning. Activity workbooks, stickers, and other ancillary materials are included as part of the program with a certificate of merit presented to students completing the program. These materials have NRA listed on the materials, but are NOT in any way promoting that organization.

SKADD – “Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Debbie Jones 737-5481 School Kids Against Drunk Driving program for 2nd grade students discussing the dangers of using alcohol in a format presented by a clown.

WalkSafe Pedestrian Program Lisa Wright 396-9549 WalkSafe is a free elementary school-based program in Florida - created by the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine - which aims to:

1. Decrease the number of children injured as pedestrians, 2. Increase physical activity, 3. Encourage the use of walkable environments.

By teaching students our fun and interactive three-day curriculum, in addition to working with schools, communities, and traffic safety partners through our “5-E” model, WalkSafe is able to take a holistic approach in reducing pedestrian injuries, developing safer school environments, and imparting lifelong walk safety skills to the future generations.

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http://www.kidzneurosciencecenter.com/


http://www.walksafe.us/5e-model


Middle School (6-8) Physical Activity



Coping Mechanisms



Body Talk Lori Osachy 737-3232 The objective of this program is to provide teens to talk about their bodies, eating disorders, and activism. It also provided them with knowledge of eating disorders prevention and to recognize and analyze body image messages from the media, family, and peers. The program is approved for grades 6-12.





Got Respect Tour: Take a Stand Ronald (Christopher) Hollyfield 321-288-8512 [email protected] This is a 40 minute program that focuses on what bullying is and educates students about the harms and dangers of bullying and what the backlashes can be. Chris Hollyfield tells students what it was like to go through school being bullied because of his dwarfism. The program emphasizes the rewards of making new friends with your peers even though they appear different and urges students to develop a healthy attitude about themselves and others while learning to respect each other. It is for students in grades 3 through 12th grade and costs $500-$1000 per school, dependent upon its enrollment.

Hope Haven Children’s Services Lori Wagner Frazier 346-5100 x 223 The “Constructive Choices” program will identify situations that may lead to or trigger anger. It will teach the children techniques for self-control and conflict resolution. Presentations are in small groups grades 6th through 8th. There is a minimal fee for this program. Navy provides funding for the Beaches schools.




HIV/STl's Healthier Choices-(Middle School) Planned Parenthood Dustin Arceneaux, Regional Coordinator (904) 289-1891 [email protected] This program, "I Will Protect My M & M's" is a discussion with middle school students about HIV/AIDS and STI facts. This program will need to have parent notification. Please inquire about parent notification/consent forms.

HIV-AIDS 101 Mr. Avery Garner 573-4914 x 207 This presentation is to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS. It is presented to large groups or small, middle and high school grades, 45 to 60 minutes in length, at no charge. This program will need parent notification.





Drug Demand Reduction Capt. Jeanette Kingsley 823-0355 The Florida National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program is a drug prevention program for elementary and middle school students. Their goal is to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The focus is on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness. Our goal is to add value to all communities and the lives of all youth in the State of Florida by reducing the demand for and use of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Also, Sponsorship for Red Ribbon Week each October to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, our work places, and our communities

Life Skills








Victim Services Center Maliza McMillan 630-6300/630-6336 [email protected] This presentation is about anger management and teen dating violence. Grade level is set at the middle school with a large group setting. No cost for the presentation.


The Women's Center of Jacksonville Carly Pedoto 722-3000 x207 [email protected] The Women’s Center of Jacksonville (WCJ) offers violence prevention programming for middle and high school aged youth. WCJ is the certified rape crisis center for Baker, Duval, and Nassau Counties. The WCJ prevention program is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via the Florida Department of Health and provides age-appropriate sexual violence prevention education with a focus on the root causes of sexual violence. This five session curricula examines stereotyping, media literacy, sexual harassment vs. flirting, communicating boundaries, and the continuum of violence. Students are challenged to change the culture of violence around them during each session by promoting healthy relationships and exploring active bystander techniques. For more information, please visit www.womenscenterofjax.org.

Multiple Areas

Hubbard House Laine Reinecke-Clayton, Community Education Manager 354-0076 x 209 Americore Volunteers RAP “Relationship Abuse Prevention” This program deals with the following subjects for grade levels 6th – 12th

What is Abuse? Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dating Relationships Nonviolent Conflict Resolution Date Rape ( 7th to 12th Grade) /Flirting/Sexual Harassment (all optional) Bullying (optional) Cyber Issues of Abuse (optional) Cost to Full Service Schools covered by Full Service Schools Neighborhood Grants. Program available to schools not currently in a Full Service School zone at a per student rate equivalent with neighborhood grants. Contact program for details.



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Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) Jeannie Necessary 312-462-0719 [email protected] Common Threads is a comprehensive nutrition program that provides education to students grades 3-5 and 6-8 on how to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy menu items. Selected schools will participate in this exciting new opportunity to connect math, language arts, and science concepts into hands-on nutrition lessons. Both in-school and after school options available.

Health Rocks!® Natasha Parks/Dr. Kate Fogarty 387-8850 [email protected] Health Rocks!® is a healthy living program designed to reduce youth smoking and tobacco use; help build life skills that lead to healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on smoking and tobacco use prevention; help youth understand influences and health consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug use to make healthy choices; engage youth and adults in partnerships to develop and implement community strategies that promote healthy lifestyle choices; and, build positive, enduring relationships, with youth involved as full partners through widely varying "communities of interest" to address risk behaviors of youth. This involves interactive, hands-on learning with activities 45-60 minutes in length ideal for use in the classroom or after-school setting. It also meets the National Health Education Standards and is part of the 4-H Healthy Life Series for students in grades 4-10, There is no charge for this program.

Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students) Pam Mullarkey 296-9950

Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students) is an abstinence education program utilizes the Envision: Defining

your Direction in Life program to educate and equip students for striving for optimal health and wellness in their lives and that of others, too. This large group presentation was approved for 7-12 grade students. The presentation provides information and challenges for students to help them successfully keep their commitments to sexual abstinence. The new unit added to their curriculum is entitled “Money Matters”, adding basic financial education in budgeting and savings as principles important in student education.

Project S.O.S.A.P.E. (Abstinence, Protects Everyone Club) also offers an opportunity for students to

form an A.P.E. Club. The A.P.E. clubs for 6th -12th grade students must be “student initiated” and must not occur during the school day. A faculty member must agree to sponsor the A.P.E. Club and be present for all meetings and activities. The activities would not be school sponsored, but would be activities of a community organization. Training curricula/topics will be coordinated for principal approval. Project S.O.S. may administer their surveys to students, but only to those students participating in the A.P.E. Clubs. An active consent form must be on file for every student in the club that completes a survey. This survey has been approved by the Duval County Public Schools IR process.

Project S.O.S. 6th Grade Auditorium Presentation. “ENVISION: Defining Your Direction in Life” offers a

group setting program for stressing prevention from involving sex, drugs, violence, and suicide from the lives of students in a 1-2 hour presentation that may include from 1 to 5 sessions. Use of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-Based) objectives are stressed in teaching the skills necessary for students development of the ability to set goals in which boundaries, refusal skills, and making good choices guide proactive behavior. Males and females are separated in any presentation involving puberty education and parental notification is required prior to the




presentation.


Safety

Firefighters Against Senseless Tragedy's Capt. Roy Hall/Jennifer Hall 813-3643 Captain Roy Hall of Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department reenacts a drunk driving accident rescue. This large group presentation needs to take place in on a football field or in a large empty parking lot. The reenactment includes many fire and rescue engines from JFRD, a life flight helicopter and police officers.

Project Safe Neighborhood Frank Talbot, Attorney 301-6284 [email protected] United States Attorney Office presents this anti-violence presentation, which strives to teach children the negative consequences that can occur as a result of gun violence. It also provides the students with the opportunity to understand and appreciate the impact of gun violence on the family and community and the real life penalties of breaking federal gun laws. Approved for middle and high school students.

Youth Crisis Center [email protected] 904-720-0002 http://www.youthcrisiscenter.org/ Runaway - "Safe Place Program” is a presentation for middle school classrooms. The program teaches kids that if they are in danger on our streets, the have a safe place they can go. Youth Crisis Center (YCC) operates SAFE PLACE in northeast Florida with 380 SAFE PLACE sites. Runaway and homeless kids on the streets can find immediate help at a SAFE PLACE site by entering any location displaying the yellow & black SAFE PLACE sign. The child will be immediately connected to YCC and will then either be transported home or to our shelter. Our purpose is to keep kids safe while we work to reunite them with their families. Just a reminder ... You DO NOT need to go to a Safe Place location to receive help! You may contact us directly 24-hours a day by simply calling us at 904-720-0002 or toll-free at 1-877-720-0007

High School (9-12) Physical Activity




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Coping Mechanisms










Jacksonville Youth Initiative Bill David, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission 630-3430 Performance Play “Where Does It End?” addresses prejudice and discrimination among teenagers and its ugly consequences. This play is set for grades 9-12 with parental notification.




HIV/STl's - Healthier Choices-(High School) Planned Parenthood Dustin Arceneaux, Regional Coordinator (904) 289-1891 [email protected] This program, "STl's & HIV/AIDS Don't Have a Face & Can Affect Anyone!" is a discussion with high school students about HIV/AIDS and STI facts. This program will need to have parent notification. Please inquire about parent notification/consent forms.

HIV-AIDS choices Mr. Avery Garner 573-4914 x 207 This presentation is to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS. It is presented to large groups or small, middle and high school grades, 45 to 60 minutes in length, at no charge. This program will need parent notification.


Generation RX Erica Fernandez/Misty Johnson 863-640-5390 This scripted 45 minute high school presentation provides students with a semi-peer, nonjudgmental environment to discuss the dangers of drug misuse, decrease the perception that prescription that prescription drugs are "safer'' than street drugs and discuss the legality of taking or selling prescription medications that are not prescribed to you. The presentation is prepared and presented by University of



Florida College of Pharmacy students.

Life Skills

Relationship Smarts Plus 3.0- the Dibble Institute Stephanie Toelle 904-255-7450 [email protected] Relationship Smarts PLUS 3.0 was created to help teens in grades 9-12 learn, often for the first time, how to make wise choices about relationships, dating, partners, sex, and more. The program takes an innovative approach to these topics by integrating relationship skills with powerful learning strategies. Selected modules include: 1) Developing healthy relationship skills 2) Avoidance of abusive relationships 3) Making wise decisions based on personal goals and values 4) Understanding their own sexual boundaries.

One Love Foundation Shane Kennedy 1-914-222-9339 [email protected] The One Love Foundation implements their Escalation Workshop to raise awareness about relationship violence, educates students about warning signs of stalking and unhealthy relationships, and advises students on how to help a friend with these situations. Developed by prevention experts and the One Love team, the workshop creates an opportunity for students to speak openly in a safe space about the issue of relationship violence and how it relates to their lives. Only available during HOPE education, 9-12 grades.


Success Tony Bland 407-341-9395 A character education/behavior discipline program designed to impact "hard to motivate" students while encouraging others to continue to do positive things as it relates to their educational experience. Cost: $ 2,500.00.

The Women's Center of Jacksonville Carly Pedoto 722-3000 x207 [email protected] The Women’s Center of Jacksonville (WCJ) offers violence prevention programming for middle and high school aged youth. WCJ is the certified rape crisis center for Baker, Duval, and Nassau Counties. The WCJ prevention program is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via the Florida Department of Health and provides age-appropriate sexual violence prevention education with a focus on the root causes of sexual violence. This five session curricula examines stereotyping, media literacy, sexual harassment vs. flirting, communicating boundaries, and the continuum of violence. Students are challenged to change the culture of violence around them during each session by






promoting healthy relationships and exploring active bystander techniques. For more information, please visit www.womenscenterofjax.org.

Multiple Areas

American Red Cross Keith Beaudry 358-8091 x1841 Health and Safety- Blood Services: This program's goal is to educate youth about how important it is

to donate blood, explains how it contributes to saving lives, and encourages them to become blood donors when they become of age (17). There is no cost for this presentation.

SFA/CPR/AED training Emergency Preparedness-Masters of Disaster, Fire Safety, Hazardous Weather, Summer Safety,

Water Safety, Whales Tales, Hurricane Safety, Sun Safety, & Scrubby Bear. These program's goals are to present disaster preparedness/personal health and safety information for making good choices in prevention of unintentional injuries and disease prevention when confronted with emergent situations and in daily personal hygiene. In most instances, there is no cost for these presentations. Some include programs have mascot or emergency vehicle visits or costume checkout for support of the program. Lesson plans are provided at no cost. Entire kits are available for purchase. Programs can be fit for individual classrooms or for school assemblies. Please call for specific program details.

Hubbard House Laine Reinecke-Clayton, Community Education Manager 354-0076 x 209 Americore Volunteers RAP “Relationship Abuse Prevention” This program deals with the following subjects for grade levels 6th – 12th

What is Abuse? Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dating Relationships Nonviolent Conflict Resolution Date Rape ( 7th to 12th Grade) /Flirting/Sexual Harassment (all optional) Bullying (optional) Cyber Issues of Abuse (optional) Cost to Full Service Schools covered by Full Service Schools Neighborhood Grants. Program available to schools not currently in a Full Service School zone at a per student rate equivalent with neighborhood grants. Contact program for details.

Think First! Alison Nuckols 345-7600 x4721 or x4648 [email protected] These presentations for students in grades 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, or 9th-12th educate on injury prevention and safe lifestyle behaviors, the functions and importance of the brain and spinal cord, and in raising awareness of how persons with disabilities overcome many obstacles in living life after traumatic injury, calling attention to the need for preventing engagement in risky behaviors. Presentations are available at no charge for classroom, auditorium, or large group settings.


Health Rocks!® Natasha Parks/Dr. Kate Fogarty 387-8850 [email protected] Health Rocks!® is a healthy living program designed to reduce youth smoking and tobacco use; help build life skills that lead to healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on smoking and tobacco use





prevention; help youth understand influences and health consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug use to make healthy choices; engage youth and adults in partnerships to develop and implement community strategies that promote healthy lifestyle choices; and, build positive, enduring relationships, with youth involved as full partners through widely varying "communities of interest" to address risk behaviors of youth. This involves interactive, hands-on learning with activities 45-60 minutes in length ideal for use in the classroom or after-school setting. It also meets the National Health Education Standards and is part of the 4-H Healthy Life Series for students in grades 4-10, There is no charge for this program.







group setting program for stressing prevention from involving sex, drugs, violence, and suicide from the lives of students in a 1-2 hour presentation that may include from 1 to 5 sessions. Use of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-Based) objectives are stressed in teaching the skills necessary for students development of the ability to set goals in which boundaries, refusal skills, and making good choices guide proactive behavior. Males and females are separated in any presentation involving puberty education and parental notification is required prior to the presentation.


Philanthropy Opportunities

Best Buddies Erika Hatch 296-0570 [email protected] This program is to enhance the lives of people with mental disabilities by providing opportunities for socialization and employment. Best Buddies High Schools provides an opportunity for the students



(peer buddies) to become matched in a one-to-one friendship with students with mental disabilities to help in their social skills. The program is available at no cost.

Organ Recovery Program Amy Reese, Public Education Coordinator 386-7377 The Decision: Donation program from LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services is a federally designed organ donor program. The presentation is geared toward high school students, with an aim of educating America’s youth on the importance of life-saving organ donation. LifeQuest has been given an educational grant by the family of a young Jacksonville women, Katie Caples, who died in 1998 at the age of 17 and became an organ donor. There is no cost for this presentation.

The Blood Alliance Susan Branch 353-8263 This presentation is for high school students, school staff, parents, and community members, and is intended to provide information about The Blood Alliance, the importance of donating blood, and how to prepare the body for donation. It is a 5-10 minute presentation and can be done in small or large groups, a classroom or auditorium setting, at no cost.

Safety



The SELF Movement Bill Bade 631-7421 [email protected] This is a 30-45 minutes teen safe driving presentation entitled, "How Distracted Driving Changed My Life in a Split Second". It provides high school students with a first-person account of how distracted driving changes lives, explains the dangers of distracted/impaired driving, and calls attention for youth participation in the Teen Safe Driving Video Contest.

Not Grade Specific Physical Activity

Commit 2B Fit Cathy Webb 566-2127




Commit 2B Fit® is an evidenced based program that offers a solution for schools in the promotion of overall wellness. Commit 2B Fit® provides the tools to educate and motivate children and families to increase their physical activity levels and make healthier nutrition choices. This program is easily integrated into the school day without adding another layer. Commit 2B Fit® is designed to create behavior change and pave the way to a healthier generation. Commit 2B Fit aligns with Federal Wellness Policy Guidelines and can assist schools in meeting Florida legislative requirements. For more information, please visit www.icommit2bfit.com or call 561-347-0576.

Fitness and Character Education (F.A.C.E.) Kirk Farber 241-8044 F.A.C.E. is a class/session consisting of juggling (coordination of hands and eyes), jumping rope (timing of feet and body with cardio), and martial arts (focus on proper technique, balance and discipline of movements). Also, the children speak on a different word each week in terms of public speaking (i.e., respect, responsibility, preparation, teamwork, commitment, etc.) The emphasis is fitness and coordination, yet also uses the subliminal concept of building self-esteem and confidence for children through performing and speaking in front of others too.

Yoga 4 Change Kathryn Thomas 510-2004 [email protected] Yoga 4 Change is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based out of Jacksonville, Florida which brings yoga into the school during the physical education period. Yoga 4 Change designed a curriculum to include learning objectives released by the Duval County School District, as well as including Yoga postures, and ethical themes. Throughout each lesson, the Yoga Teacher will introduce one of the six themes: gratitude, peer-pressure, bullying, forgiveness, expectations, and vulnerability. This theme will be defined by the class, and also incorporated within the lesson either by talking about the theme with students or by having the students discuss amongst themselves. Each lesson will demonstrate various types of Yoga Exercise (both moderate and vigorous), explain various poses and series, and end with a restful meditation. No Yoga philosophy will be introduced. No Yoga word will simply be defined in Sanskrit, and all themes and topics will be described in real world examples, utilizing real world language.

Coping Mechanisms

Bully No More Dave Rojahn 717-578-1830 [email protected] Bully No More program, which strives to increase awareness of bullying and the consequences of bullying, increase awareness of the often overlooked impact that student involvement can have upon bullying in schools, and to give students a memorable instruction assembly program designed to help recognize, cope with and prevent "bullying".


American Heart Association Lisa Craig 256-5710 [email protected] The American Heart Association provides schools with support in various areas such as CPR, AED, First

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Aid certifications, Hands Only CPR, and other safety oriented projects. Contact Lisa for specific presentation topics for students or staff.


Gateway Community Services & TPC Adolescent Treatment Facility Gary Powers, CEO 387-4661 Steve Bauer, Program Administrator 387-4661 x 125 Chris Neunfilt, Supervisor of Adolescents 646-4889 x 156 Gateway offers a variety of drug prevention education programs. Contact anyone above for more information or Jodie Thomas, Program Manager. [email protected]

Life Skills

American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Max Ervanian 708-5979 [email protected] Programs/Areas of Focus: Ocean and Beach Safety- teaches students about how to be safe at the beach, recognize dangers in

the ocean, and what to do if assistance is needed.

Hands Only CPR- teaches students how to recognize a respiratory/cardiac emergency and how to properly perform compression only CPR if needed.


Abstinence & Identity by DuhVu Jason Rogers 904-930-3747 Crissanna Rogers 904-930-3745 [email protected] The goal of DuhVu is to impact today’s youth with the truth of abstinence and erase the lies that the media and pop-culture portray; such as men being not cool or unpopular if they remain virgins, sex being the same as love, the lie that STD’s are not really a risk, and many more. This program is supportive of abstinence education.


Multiple Areas

American Red Cross Keith Beaudry 358-8091 x1841 Health and Safety- Blood Services: This program's goal is to educate youth about how important it is

to donate blood, explains how it contributes to saving lives, and encourages them to become blood donors when they become of age (17). There is no cost for this presentation.

SFA/CPR/AED training




Emergency Preparedness-Masters of Disaster, Fire Safety, Hazardous Weather, Summer Safety, Water Safety, Whales Tales, Hurricane Safety, Sun Safety, & Scrubby Bear. These program's goals are to present disaster preparedness/personal health and safety information for making good choices in prevention of unintentional injuries and disease prevention when confronted with emergent situations and in daily personal hygiene. In most instances, there is no cost for these presentations. Some include programs have mascot or emergency vehicle visits or costume checkout for support of the program. Lesson plans are provided at no cost. Entire kits are available for purchase. Programs can be fit for individual classrooms or for school assemblies. Please call for specific program details.

Strength Team Matt Bush 721-0721 The Mike Hagen strength team is a group world class athletes that perform "feats of strength" grabbing the student's attention, while delivering a very motivating message that will challenge your students to be the best that they can be. This assembly focuses on Character Education, Drug Prevention, Abstinence and Behavior Issues. The strength team is made up of a variety of men that dedicate themselves to impacting students in a world that presents many challenges to our young people.

Multiple Grade Levels Physical Activity



Coping Mechanisms



Bullying... How to Make a Stand Tony Bartoli 321-402-8556



[email protected] One out of six kids is bullied. 35% of teens are overly concerned with body image. 39% find relationships stressful. These are a few of statistics that Tony Bartoli’s message touches on. Born with Cerebral Palsy and given up for adoption, Tony shares his personal story of overcoming rejection, physical struggles, ridicule, and fear. With a heart for today's youth, Tony shares experiences will challenge and inspire your teens. This program is for 3rd – 12th grade. Cost: $100.00







Drug Demand Reduction Capt. Jeanette Kingsley 823-0355 The Florida National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program is a drug prevention program for elementary and middle school students. Their goal is to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The focus is on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness. Our goal is




to add value to all communities and the lives of all youth in the State of Florida by reducing the demand for and use of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Also, Sponsorship for Red Ribbon Week each October to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, our work places, and our communities.

Life Skills



Multiple Areas

Girls Inc.® Lavender Morrison 731-9933

**Media Literacy®

Girls increase their awareness of the scope and power of the media and the effects of media messages on girls and women. They learn to analyze critically what they see and hear in the media, advocate for change in entertainment, news, and advertising media, and create images that are more realistic and reflective of their lives. Components of the program include:

6-8 years old - Media and Me 9-11years old - Media Smarts 12-14 years old - Girls Take Another Look 15-18 years old - Girls Get the Message 15-18 years old - Girls Make the Message (supplemental community action)

**Economic Literacy®

Girls learn to manage money, invest, and begin to develop an appreciation for global economics. Girls as young as six explore how the economy affects us locally and globally and develop skills needed to be economically independent. Girls learn these skills through four age-appropriate components:

6-8 years old - She's on the Money! 9-11years old - Dollars, Sense, and Me 12-14 years old - Equal Earners, Savvr: Spenders 15-18 years old - Futures and Options

**Friendly PEERsuasion®

Drug and Alcohol Prevention for Middle and High Schools. Girls develop preventive skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, household chemicals, over-the-counter, nutritional



supplements, prescription and illicit drugs.

Dealing with the influence of peers Building of communication skills Learning to recognize stress Responding to stress in a healthy way To analyze media messages that glamorizes substance abuse Learn three abilities that form the basis upon which decision-making and resistance skills are built

**Project BOLD®

Girls learn the FIVE STARS OF SELF DEFENSE to help them lead safer lives. They also develop the skills and strategies for self-defense including physical techniques. Girls will learn how to seek out and talk to caring adults about personal violence and to advocate against gender-specific violence issues. Components of the program include: 9-11 years old- Action for Safety 12-14 years old- Living Safe and Strong

Hubbard House Laine Reinecke-Clayton, Community Education Manager 354-0076 x 209 Americore Volunteers RAP “Relationship Abuse Prevention” This program deals with the following subjects for grade levels 6th – 12th What is Abuse?

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dating Relationships Nonviolent Conflict Resolution Date Rape ( 7th to 12th Grade) /Flirting/Sexual Harassment (all optional) Bullying (optional) Cyber Issues of Abuse (optional)

Cost to Full Service Schools covered by Full Service Schools Neighborhood Grants. Program available to schools not currently in a Full Service School zone at a per student rate equivalent with neighborhood grants. Contact program for details.

Planned Parenthood of North Florida Dustin Arceneaux, Regional Coordinator (904) 289-1891 [email protected]

Beyond the Birds & the Bees: Talking With our Teens: (Parents) Contraception: (Grades 9 through 12th Grade) Puberty: (Grades 3 through 8th Grade) Reproductive Anatomy: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade) Sexually Transmitted Infections: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade)







The Players Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital [email protected] 904-202-9355

**Nutrition: I can Eat the Rainbow (Pre K through 1st grade)

This class will increase students’ understanding of the importance of eating a healthy diet, which includes at least 5 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables each day.

The instructor will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and use the caterpillar’s food choices to help students learn how to identify healthy foods.

Students will participate in a fun rainbow activity to help them group fruits and vegetables by color.

They are given a “Pack a Healthy Lunch” coloring activity to encourage conversations at home about healthy eating habits.

**Nutrition: Mission Nutrition (4th and 5th grades):

This workshop reviews the basics of nutrition and maintaining one’s overall health. The class utilizes the USDA’s MyPlate to help students understand how to balance their diet. They learn how to make healthy choices and gain a better understanding of why our bodies need

nutritious foods rather than empty calorie foods.

Through their own participation, students also learn how to read food labels and gain knowledge about serving sizes, portion sizes, calories, fat content, and sugar content to increase their awareness about what is in the foods they eat.

**Health: Body Safari (2nd and 3rd grades)

During this workshop, students embark on a safari to explore how different organs work together to make up the human body’s organ systems.

Along their journey, they discover each organ system’s purpose, how it works, and how to protect it from harm.

Students love observing and touching the realistic organ models. They then put their new knowledge to the test during an interactive game.

**Hygiene: Germaine the Germ Thing (Pre K through 1st grade)

Helps children understand what germs are, how they are spread, and the importance of proper hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of illness.

The instructor will read Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting But… Invisible Germs by Judith Ann Rice.

Children have the opportunity to observe how germs are spread and then eliminated by hand washing by using a special glitter bug potion that glows when exposed to a black light.




**Immunization Preparation: Teddy Bear Clinic (Pre K, 4 and 5 year olds)

This workshop helps young children understand what to expect when they visit the doctor’s office, which prepares them for their own pre-kindergarten well checkups.

They learn about common medical equipment and procedures and why doctors use them. Children are given strategies to help ease their anxiety about going to see the doctor and getting

immunizations.

**Safety: Countdown 2 Drive (8th and 9th grades)

This workshop encourages students to develop a contract with their parents prior to getting their Learner’s Permits. It reinforces the rules of being a safe passenger and driver and discusses common unsafe riding and driving behaviors.









Public Resources

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Gary Dickerson, Community Affairs Division 630-2162


Provides presentation based upon what the individual school needs.

Safety



Parents and Staff American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Elizabeth Colavecchio 334-2757 [email protected] More Than Sad: Teen Depression (Grades 9 through 12th Grade) This program provides staff and school personnel with the materials to identify signs of depression with the intent to prevent suicide. Please contact Ms. Colavecchio or Tara Sullivan ([email protected]) for more information.

Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Faculty program THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital [email protected] 904-202-9355 This one hour training provides an educational opportunity for all faculty members to recognize asthma triggers, better understanding of asthma warning signs, medications and the importance of the Asthma Action Plan in the school environment.

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Parents and Supporting Staff) Jeannie Necessary 312-462-0719 [email protected] Common Threads is a comprehensive nutrition program that provides education to parents of students and educators on how to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy menu items. Selected schools will participate in this exciting new opportunity to improve nutrition knowledge amongst adults, in hands-on nutrition lessons.


Beyond the Birds & the Bees: Talking With our Teens: (Parents) Contraception: (Grades 9 through 12th Grade) Puberty: (Grades 3 through 8th Grade)








Reproductive Anatomy: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade) Sexually Transmitted Infections: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade)

GoNoodle April Seliga 941-374-1435 [email protected] GoNoodle is an online resource for elementary teachers to improve student engagement and youth health through physical activity breaks or "brain breaks." Helping to increase energy and focus while improving classroom behavior, GoNoodle's activities can be played on an interactive whiteboard, projector or computer screen. Since its launch in August 2013, over 5 million kids have played GoNoodle physical activity breaks. Teachers can sign up for free at gonoodle.com.



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Approved Organizations/Speakers (By Category)

Physical Activity

Commit 2B Fit Cathy Webb 566-2127 Commit 2B Fit® is an evidenced based program that offers a solution for schools in the promotion of overall wellness. Commit 2B Fit® provides the tools to educate and motivate children and families to increase their physical activity levels and make healthier nutrition choices. This program is easily integrated into the school day without adding another layer. Commit 2B Fit® is designed to create behavior change and pave the way to a healthier generation. Commit 2B Fit aligns with Federal Wellness Policy Guidelines and can assist schools in meeting Florida legislative requirements. For more information, please visit www.icommit2bfit.com or call 561-347-0576.

Fitness and Character Education (F.A.C.E.) Kirk Farber 241-8044 F.A.C.E. is a class/session consisting of juggling (coordination of hands and eyes), jumping rope (timing of feet and body with cardio), and martial arts (focus on proper technique, balance and discipline of movements). Also, the children speak on a different word each week in terms of public speaking (i.e., respect, responsibility, preparation, teamwork, commitment, etc.) The emphasis is fitness and coordination, yet also uses the subliminal concept of building self-esteem and confidence for children through performing and speaking in front of others too.



Yoga 4 Change Kathryn Thomas 510-2004 [email protected] Yoga 4 Change is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based out of Jacksonville, Florida which brings yoga into the school during the physical education period. Yoga 4 Change designed a curriculum to include learning objectives released by the DCPS, as well as including Yoga postures, and ethical themes. Throughout each lesson, the Yoga Teacher will introduce one of the six themes: gratitude, peer-pressure, bullying, forgiveness, expectations, and vulnerability. This theme will be defined by the class, and also incorporated within the lesson either by talking about the theme with students or by having the students discuss amongst themselves. Each lesson will demonstrate various types of Yoga Exercise (both moderate and vigorous), explain various poses and series, and end with a restful meditation. No Yoga philosophy will be introduced. No Yoga word will simply be defined in Sanskrit, and all themes and topics

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will be described in real world examples, utilizing real world language.

Coping Mechanisms



American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Elizabeth Colavecchio 334-2757 [email protected] More Than Sad: Teen Depression (Grades 9 through 12th Grade) This program provides staff and school personnel with the materials to identify signs of depression with the intent to prevent suicide. Please contact Ms. Colavecchio or Tara Sullivan ([email protected]) for more information.

American Lung Association Beth Jensen-Development Manager 520-7117 [email protected] "Open Airways in Schools" is an asthma management program for ages 8-11 (grades 3-5). It is a 6-week program where children are taught to manage their asthma so as not to miss school or have to utilize emergency room services. Children receive a peak flow meter and spacer. Teachers, nurses, parents and volunteers can be trained to facilitate the program at no charge. The ALA provides each school with all the materials necessary for the program.


Bully No More Dave Rojahn 717-578-1830 [email protected] Bully No More program, which strives to increase awareness of bullying and the consequences of bullying, increase awareness of the often overlooked impact that student involvement can have upon bullying in schools, and to give students a memorable instruction assembly program designed to help recognize, cope with and prevent "bullying".









Hope Haven Children’s Services Lori Wagner Frazier 346-5100 x 223 The “Constructive Choices” program will identify situations that may lead to or trigger anger. It will teach the children techniques for self-control and conflict resolution. Presentations are in small groups grades 6th through 8th. There is a minimal fee for this program. Navy provides funding for the Beaches schools.

Jacksonville Youth Initiative Bill David, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission 630-3430 Performance Play “Where Does It End?” addresses prejudice and discrimination among teenagers and its ugly consequences. This play is set for grades 9-12 with parental notification.


Stop Bullying Now! and Bullying Among Children and Youth Kelvin Lewis, Director of Programs 738-8423 Mental Health America has developed bullying prevention programs which use PowerPoint presentations specific to Jacksonville stlldents which are age- and developmentally-appropriate for enriching instruction with the CDC's "Stop Bullying Now! program. The program will help equip students with the necessary knowledge for making informed choices and equip them with the skills to empower them to stop and/or prevent bullying. Programs are specific to grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 with the "Stop Bullying Now!" program and for parents and/or the community with "Bullying Among Children and Youth." The




new professional Jacksonville lacrosse team, the Jacksonville Bullies have teamed with Mental Health America, joining in their prevention efforts. They have been fully trained by MHA in their programs, and a MHA staff member facilitates all training events with them.

The Posmenatt Way John Blackwelder 616-7873 This is a high-energy literacy presentation focusing on being positive, serving as a reminder to raise the awareness of being positive has an effect on everything we do in life. It is targeted for K-2 students, using the exposure to a principle of thinking that is universal in application. The fee for this is 50¢ per student, with students being given stickers, temporary tattoos, and rack cards.

The Trevor Romain Co. Woody Englander (512)480-8818 [email protected] The “With You All the Way! Tour” is a program that can be used as a tool to teach children in grades 3 through 5th grade, the skills necessary for preventing risky behaviors through an understanding that military children are not alone as a result of a parent or caregiver’s employment and related duties to include deployment or absence. They are able to recognize healthy over unhealthy choices in relationships with their families and others, while learning effective communication skills in the ability to talk to someone, ask for help, journal, exercise to relieve stress and improve fitness, and to be kind to others. Students or parents or caregivers of civilians will learn how they can be a good support to students of military parents.

Disease/Pathogen Awareness Asthma: A2 Asthma Action Faculty program

904-202-9355 THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital [email protected] This one hour training provides an educational opportunity for all faculty members to recognize asthma triggers, better understanding of asthma warning signs, medications and the importance of the Asthma Action Plan in the school environment.

American Heart Association Lisa Craig 256-5710 [email protected] The American Heart Association provides schools with support in various areas such as CPR, AED, First Aid certifications, Hands Only CPR, and other safety oriented projects. Contact Lisa for specific presentation topics for students or staff.

Bed Bugs and Book Bags Erin Harlow 387-8850 [email protected] IFAS Extension Agent (Representing the Jacksonville Bed Bug Task Force) This curricular material increases student awareness of bed bugs and how to protect oneself against this public health issue, increasing the health and safety of classrooms and reducing the need for pesticides. Teachers are






provided with an easy-to-understand workbook that can be used with lessons appropriate for grades 3-5, correlated to the NGSSS&B for health education.

Fanny Landwirth Foundation Lisa Ussery, President 246-6065 "Don't Laugh At Me" – The Fanny Landwirth Foundation a private foundation based in Jacksonville, to help reduce the incidences of ridicule and disrespect among school children attributed to epidemic levels of depression, suicide and violence among school kids. It comes with an 80-page teacher's guide, a music CD and music video by the famous singer Peter Yarrow to be used with grades 2 through 5. The program is free of charge.

HIV/STl's - Healthier Choices-(High School) Planned Parenthood Dustin Arceneaux, Regional Coordinator (904) 289-1891 [email protected] This program, "STl's & HIV/AIDS Don't Have a Face & Can Affect Anyone!" is a discussion with high school students about HIV/AIDS and STI facts. This program will need to have parent notification. Please inquire about parent notification/consent forms.

HIV/STl's Healthier Choices-(Middle School) Planned Parenthood Dustin Arceneaux, Regional Coordinator (904) 289-1891 [email protected] This program, "I Will Protect My M & M's" is a discussion with middle school students about HIV/AIDS and STI facts. This program will need to have parent notification. Please inquire about parent notification/consent forms.


Drug Usage/Awareness Drug Demand Reduction Capt. Jeanette Kingsley 823-0355 The Florida National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program is a drug prevention program for elementary and middle school students. Their goal is to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The focus is on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness. Our goal is to add value to all communities and the lives of all youth in the State of Florida by reducing the demand for and use of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Also, Sponsorship for Red Ribbon Week each October to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, our work places, and our communities.




Gateway Community Services & TPC Adolescent Treatment Facility Gary Powers, CEO 387-4661 Steve Bauer, Program Administrator 387-4661 x 125 Chris Neunfilt, Supervisor of Adolescents 646-4889 x 156 Gateway offers a variety of drug prevention education programs. Contact anyone above for more information or Jodie Thomas, Program Manager. [email protected]

Generation RX Erica Fernandez/Misty Johnson 863-640-5390 This scripted 45 minute high school presentation provides students with a semi-peer, nonjudgmental environment to discuss the dangers of drug misuse, decrease the perception that prescription that prescription drugs are "safer'' than street drugs and discuss the legality of taking or selling prescription medications that are not prescribed to you. The presentation is prepared and presented by University of Florida College of Pharmacy students.

Life Skills American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Max Ervanian 708-5979 [email protected] Programs/Areas of Focus: Ocean and Beach Safety- teaches students about how to be safe at the beach, recognize dangers in

the ocean, and what to do if assistance is needed.

Hands Only CPR- teaches students how to recognize a respiratory/cardiac emergency and how to properly perform compression only CPR if needed.

BUD Publications Keith Courtney 1-800-829-1663 Keith and Buddy (an Irish wolfhound) perform the following presentations at elementary schools.

• Stop Bullying...Be A Buddy! • Win With Character • Winners READ

Usually Keith and Buddy perform presentations at a school following a school's showing of the like-named video programs that BUD Publishers, Inc., offers. Keith is the creator and voice of each video program, and Buddy is the "star" of each. Children are very excited to see the real "movie star" at their school. They perform two 30-minute presentations for $395 plus travel from Orlando. The presentations are informative and entertaining!

Doctor Magic Show Pat and Jere Cook 778-8707 "Just Say No Magic Show"- They have two thirty-minute shows which incorporate magic into the "Just Say No" message. The target audiences are Pre-K – 2nd grade, and 3rd - 5th grades. The charge is $175 for one show, or 150 for two or more hours for two magicians, tailored to your event.




Don’t Talk to Strangers! Jay Permenter 504-3236 [email protected] Don’t Talk to Strangers is a book written and illustrated by Jay and Stacey Permenter. Aside from being wildly entertaining, the book’s primary purpose is to help young children become aware of the potential dangers surrounding them, and to respond appropriately when confronted. We begin by reading the story, then we go over safety tips using various, real life scenarios. A Q&A session closes the program. The entire presentation takes about 30-35 minutes per classroom. The children really love it! Books are available for sale to any child wishing to purchase one. Our program is designed for grades K thru 2. The program satisfies specific curriculum requirements and each teacher is provided a resource packet detailing which requirements the program satisfies. The packet also contains activity sheets for the children, to reinforce what they have learned. To schedule a reading for your class, please contact Jay or Stacey Permenter at (904) 504-3236 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. www.donttalktostrangers.net.

Relationship Smarts Plus 3.0- the Dibble Institute Stephanie Toelle 904-255-7450 [email protected] Relationship Smarts PLUS 3.0 was created to help teens in grades 9-12 learn, often for the first time, how to make wise choices about relationships, dating, partners, sex, and more. The program takes an innovative approach to these topics by integrating relationship skills with powerful learning strategies. Selected modules include: 1) Developing healthy relationship skills 2) Avoidance of abusive relationships 3) Making wise decisions based on personal goals and values 4) Understanding their own sexual boundaries.


One Love Foundation Shane Kennedy 1-914-222-9339 [email protected] The One Love Foundation implements their Escalation Workshop to raise awareness about relationship violence, educates students about warning signs of stalking and unhealthy relationships, and advises students on how to help a friend with these situations. Developed by prevention experts and the One Love team, the workshop creates an opportunity for students to speak openly in a safe space about the issue of relationship violence and how it relates to their lives. Only available during HOPE education, 9-12 grades.




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Soyini Circles: Raising Young Girls’ Self-Esteem Terri Staten 554-6637 [email protected] This 3rd – 12th grade program for girls is to educate them in using effective tools and methods for having and maintain a healthy self-esteem. There are five 45 minute to 1 hour presentations that can be presented in consecutive sessions or as stand-alone presentations. Poetry is utilized as a positive measure for releasing negativity and instilling a desire for individual creativity in their respect of themselves and others. The cost of this program is based on the needs of the client.



Victim Services Center Maliza McMillan 630-6300/630-6336 [email protected] This presentation is about anger management and teen dating violence. Grade level is set at the middle school with a large group setting. No cost for the presentation.





The Women's Center of Jacksonville Carly Pedoto 722-3000 x207 [email protected] The Women’s Center of Jacksonville (WCJ) offers violence prevention programming for middle and high school aged youth. WCJ is the certified rape crisis center for Baker, Duval, and Nassau Counties. The WCJ prevention program is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via the Florida Department of Health and provides age-appropriate sexual violence prevention education with a focus on the root causes of sexual violence. This five session curricula examines stereotyping, media literacy, sexual harassment vs. flirting, communicating boundaries, and the continuum of violence. Students are challenged to change the culture of violence around them during each session by promoting healthy relationships and exploring active bystander techniques. For more information, please visit www.womenscenterofjax.org.

The Kindness Queen’s Empire Diane Brown-Smith 904-723-0116 [email protected] The Kindness Queen: An interactive book reading by the Kindness Queen herself, teaching students to recognize their “nobility within” and the value they add in their classroom and beyond. The message is spread in terms of nobility and grace, accompanied by a book reading for K-2 students.

Multiple Areas American Red Cross Keith Beaudry 358-8091 x1841

Health and Safety- Blood Services: This program's goal is to educate youth about how important it is to donate blood, explains how it contributes to saving lives, and encourages them to become blood donors when they become of age (17). There is no cost for this presentation.

SFA/CPR/AED training Emergency Preparedness-Masters of Disaster, Fire Safety, Hazardous Weather, Summer Safety,

Water Safety, Whales Tales, Hurricane Safety, Sun Safety, & Scrubby Bear. These program's goals are to present disaster preparedness/personal health and safety information for making good choices in prevention of unintentional injuries and disease prevention when confronted with emergent situations and in daily personal hygiene. In most instances, there is no cost for these presentations. Some include programs have mascot or emergency vehicle visits or costume checkout for support of the program. Lesson plans are provided at no cost. Entire kits are available for purchase. Programs can be fit for individual classrooms or for school assemblies. Please call for specific program details.

Drug Prevention/Character Education- Motivate with Mrs. Kate Kate Carpenter 879-9155 Looking for a way to motivate, educate and entertain your elementary school students? Invite “Mrs. Kate” for your next assembly or special event. Mrs. Kate custom-designs her own shows to the needs of the school she is serving. Topics include kindness, reading, drug refusal, self-control, and drop-out prevention. Her collection of original Florida songs is also appropriate for cultural and environmental





events.

Girls Inc.® Lavender Morrison 731-9933 **Media Literacy® Girls increase their awareness of the scope and power of the media and the effects of media messages on girls and women. They learn to analyze critically what they see and hear in the media, advocate for change in entertainment, news, and advertising media, and create images that are more realistic and reflective of their lives. Components of the program include:

6-8 years old - Media and Me 9-11years old - Media Smarts 12-14 years old - Girls Take Another Look 15-18 years old - Girls Get the Message 15-18 years old - Girls Make the Message (supplemental community action)

**Economic Literacy® Girls learn to manage money, invest, and begin to develop an appreciation for global economics. Girls as young as six explore how the economy affects us locally and globally and develop skills needed to be economically independent. Girls learn these skills through four age-appropriate components: 6-8 years old - She's on the Money! 9-11years old - Dollars, Sense, and Me 12-14 years old - Equal Earners, Savvr: Spenders 15-18 years old - Futures and Options

**Friendly PEERsuasion® Drug and Alcohol Prevention for Middle and High Schools. Girls develop preventive skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, household chemicals, over-the-counter, nutritional supplements, prescription and illicit drugs. Dealing with the influence of peers Building of communication skills Learning to recognize stress

Responding to stress in a healthy way To analyze media messages that glamorizes substance abuse Learn three abilities that form the basis upon which decision-making and resistance skills are built

**Project BOLD® Girls learn the FIVE STARS OF SELF DEFENSE to help them lead safer lives. They also develop the skills and strategies for self-defense including physical techniques. Girls will learn how to seek out and talk to caring adults about personal violence and to advocate against gender-specific violence issues. Components of the program include:

9-11 years old- Action for Safety 12-14 years old- Living Safe and Strong

Hubbard House Laine Reinecke-Clayton, Community Education Manager 354-0076 x 209 Americore Volunteers RAP “Relationship Abuse Prevention” This program deals with the following subjects for grade levels 6th – 12th What is Abuse?

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dating Relationships Nonviolent Conflict Resolution


Date Rape ( 7th to 12th Grade) /Flirting/Sexual Harassment (all optional) Bullying (optional) Cyber Issues of Abuse (optional) Cost to Full Service Schools covered by Full Service Schools Neighborhood Grants. Program available to schools not currently in a Full Service School zone at a per student rate equivalent with neighborhood grants. Contact program for details.


Beyond the Birds & the Bees: Talking With our Teens: (Parents) Contraception: (Grades 9 through 12th Grade) Puberty: (Grades 3 through 8th Grade) Reproductive Anatomy: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade) Sexually Transmitted Infections: (Grades 6 through 12th Grade)

Strength Team Matt Bush 721-0721 The Mike Hagen strength team is a group world class athletes that perform "feats of strength" grabbing the student's attention, while delivering a very motivating message that will challenge your students to be the best that they can be. This assembly focuses on Character Education, Drug Prevention, Abstinence and Behavior Issues. The strength team is made up of a variety of men that dedicate themselves to impacting students in a world that presents many challenges to our young people.


Nutrition and Wellness Common Threads Nutrition Program (Parents and Staff) Jeannie Necessary 312-462-0719 [email protected] Common Threads is a comprehensive nutrition program that provides education to parents of students and educators on how to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy menu items. Selected schools will participate in this exciting new opportunity to improve nutrition knowledge amongst adults, in hands-on nutrition lessons.

Common Threads Nutrition Program (Student Body) Jeannie Necessary 312-462-0719 [email protected] Common Threads is a comprehensive nutrition program that provides education to students grades 3-5 and 6-8 on how to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy menu items. Selected schools will participate in






this exciting new opportunity to connect math, language arts, and science concepts into hands-on nutrition lessons. Both in-school and after school options available.

HealthTeacher April Seliga 941-374-1435 [email protected] HealthTeacher curriculum is a comprehensive, online, elementary school resource with nearly 200 health lessons aligned to the National Health Education standards (NHEs) to promote health literacy, HealthTeacher anchors lessons to knowledge points and skills aligned to 10 health topics addressing key subjects like bullying, physical activity and nutrition. Also by design, HealthTeacher integrates their K-5 curriculum into core subject areas enabling educators to incorporate health lessons into everyday learning while meeting core curriculum standards. Because of this alignment, teaching health is much more accessible for elementary teachers who are pressed for instructional time and under pressure to perform on high-stakes tests.


HERO - Health Education to Reduce Obesity Debbie Kantor & Sherrin Whiteman 434-8119 [email protected] [email protected] www.mobilehero.org HERO is a nutrition and physical activity program which utilizes health education to help children understand the link between food, fitness and their body. The program strives to empower students to make the best choices they can in promoting their own health. USDA and DOH literature is disseminated to help access more children and their families, linking them to current programs in a hands-on way. This program is designed for elementary students K-5 and can take place in sessions that are arranged with the presenters, generally in one-hour interactive sessions.

The Players Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital [email protected] 904-202-9355

**Nutrition: I can Eat the Rainbow (Pre K through 1st grade) This class will increase students’ understanding of the importance of eating a healthy diet, which includes at least 5 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables each day.

The instructor will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and use the caterpillar’s food choices to help students learn how to identify healthy foods.

Students will participate in a fun rainbow activity to help them group fruits and vegetables by color.





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They are given a “Pack a Healthy Lunch” coloring activity to encourage conversations at home about healthy eating habits.

**Nutrition: Mission Nutrition (4th and 5th grades): This workshop reviews the basics of nutrition and maintaining one’s overall health.

The class utilizes the USDA’s MyPlate to help students understand how to balance their diet. They learn how to make healthy choices and gain a better understanding of why our bodies need

nutritious foods rather than empty calorie foods.

Through their own participation, students also learn how to read food labels and gain knowledge about serving sizes, portion sizes, calories, fat content, and sugar content to increase their awareness about what is in the foods they eat.

**Health: Body Safari (2nd and 3rd grades) During this workshop, students embark on a safari to explore how different organs work together to make up the human body’s organ systems.

Along their journey, they discover each organ system’s purpose, how it works, and how to protect it from harm.

Students love observing and touching the realistic organ models. They then put their new knowledge to the test during an interactive game.

**Hygiene: Germaine the Germ Thing (Pre K through 1st grade) Helps children understand what germs are, how they are spread, and the importance of proper hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of illness.

The instructor will read Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting But… Invisible Germs by Judith Ann Rice.

Children have the opportunity to observe how germs are spread and then eliminated by hand washing by using a special glitter bug potion that glows when exposed to a black light.

**Immunization Preparation: Teddy Bear Clinic (Pre K, 4 and 5 year olds) This workshop helps young children understand what to expect when they visit the doctor’s office, which prepares them for their own pre-kindergarten well checkups.

They learn about common medical equipment and procedures and why doctors use them.

Children are given strategies to help ease their anxiety about going to see the doctor and getting immunizations.

**Safety: Countdown 2 Drive (8th and 9th grades) This workshop encourages students to develop a contract with their parents prior to getting their Learner’s Permits. It reinforces the rules of being a safe passenger and driver and discusses common unsafe riding and driving behaviors.





form an A.P.E. Club. The A.P.E. clubs for 6th -12th grade students must be “student initiated” and must not occur during the school day. A faculty member must agree to sponsor the A.P.E. Club and


be present for all meetings and activities. The activities would not be school sponsored, but would be activities of a community organization. Training curricula/topics will be coordinated for principal approval. Project S.O.S. may administer their surveys to students, but only to those students participating in the A.P.E. Clubs. An active consent form must be on file for every student in the club that completes a survey. This survey has been approved by the Duval County Public Schools IR process.




Youth Understanding MyPlate (YUM) and-Youth Understanding MyPlate Exploration Edition (YUM-EE) Natasha Parks 255-7450 [email protected] YUM is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed, pilot-tested nutrition curriculum based on MyP/ate. It uses

an experiential learning model incorporating hands-on activities so students will learn while participating in relevant activities. There are six lessons, with snacks provided reflective of the lesson. Cost is $1.00 per person for grades Pre-K-2.

YUM-EE is the middle school edition of the MyPlate YUM curricula. Likewise, there are six lessons linked to Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Health Education. Indoor activity, outdoor activity and a healthy snack is a part of this interactive learning.

General Programs GoNoodle April Seliga 941-374-1435 [email protected] GoNoodle is an online resource for elementary teachers to improve student engagement and youth health through physical activity breaks or "brain breaks." Helping to increase energy and focus while improving classroom behavior, GoNoodle's activities can be played on an interactive whiteboard, projector or computer screen. Since its launch in August 2013, over 5 million kids have played GoNoodle physical activity breaks. Teachers can sign up for free at gonoodle.com.



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Winner's Read Program W. Keith Courtney 800-829-1663 This program is a school-year-long program with 2 parts/ 1) Character Education and 2) Reading Motivation. Grade level is set at an elementary school, large or small group. No cost for the presentation. Our Winners READ videos, posters and trading cards motivate children to read by giving reading a purpose. Our Winners READ 1 video's 40 video clips convince kids they can be whatever they want to be if they will learn to read well. The video can also serve as a careers introduction video. The Winners READ 2 video has 40 clips - each highlighting a different interesting fact - promoting reading for fun. The Winners READ 2 video is also a part of our "Turn On The Light!" Reading Campaign Kit. "Turn On The Light!" promotes reading for fun. Please visit our website to watch sample clips and to learn about each of our Winners READ products: www.budwins.com

Philanthropy Opportunities Best Buddies Erika Hatch 296-0570 [email protected] This program is to enhance the lives of people with mental disabilities by providing opportunities for socialization and employment. Best Buddies High Schools provides an opportunity for the students (peer buddies) to become matched in a one-to-one friendship with students with mental disabilities to help in their social skills. The program is available at no cost.

Organ Recovery Program Amy Reese, Public Education Coordinator 386-7377 The Decision: Donation program from LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services is a federally designed organ donor program. The presentation is geared toward high school students, with an aim of educating America’s youth on the importance of life-saving organ donation. LifeQuest has been given an educational grant by the family of a young Jacksonville women, Katie Caples, who died in 1998 at the age of 17 and became an organ donor. There is no cost for this presentation.


Public Resources Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Gary Dickerson, Community Affairs Division 630-2162 Provides presentation based upon what the individual school needs.

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Safety Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program Michael Neviaser 303-5911 The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program is funded through the Neviaser Charitable Foundation and private donations to provide students with well-scripted newly revised lessons for students in grades Pre-K through 3 on the importance of following gun safety procedures if they see a gun: “Stop! Don't Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.” are the messages for impacting student learning. Activity workbooks, stickers, and other ancillary materials are included as part of the program with a certificate of merit presented to students completing the program. These materials have NRA listed on the materials, but are NOT in any way promoting that organization.



SKADD – “Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Debbie Jones 737-5481 School Kids Against Drunk Driving program for 2nd grade students discussing the dangers of using alcohol in a format presented by a clown.

The SELF Movement Bill Bade 631-7421 [email protected] This is a 30-45 minutes teen safe driving presentation entitled, "How Distracted Driving Changed My Life in a Split Second". It provides high school students with a first-person account of how distracted driving changes lives, explains the dangers of distracted/impaired driving, and calls attention for youth participation in the Teen Safe Driving Video Contest.




Youth Crisis Center [email protected] 904-720-0002 http://www.youthcrisiscenter.org/ Runaway - "Safe Place Program” is a presentation for middle school classrooms. The program teaches kids that if they are in danger on our streets, the have a safe place they can go. Youth Crisis Center (YCC) operates SAFE PLACE in northeast Florida with 380 SAFE PLACE sites. Runaway and homeless kids on the streets can find immediate help at a SAFE PLACE site by entering any location displaying the yellow & black SAFE PLACE sign. The child will be immediately connected to YCC and will then either be transported home or to our shelter. Our purpose is to keep kids safe while we work to reunite them with their families. Just a reminder ... You DO NOT need to go to a Safe Place location to receive help! You may contact us directly 24-hours a day by simply calling us at 904-720-0002 or toll-free at 1-877-720-0007

WalkSafe Pedestrian Program Lisa Wright 396-9549 WalkSafe is a free elementary school-based program in Florida - created by the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine - which aims to:

4. Decrease the number of children injured as pedestrians, 5. Increase physical activity, 6. Encourage the use of walkable environments.

By teaching students our fun and interactive three-day curriculum, in addition to working with schools, communities, and traffic safety partners through our “5-E” model, WalkSafe is able to take a holistic approach in reducing pedestrian injuries, developing safer school environments, and imparting lifelong walk safety skills to the future generations.


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