LifeSkills Training (LST)
Pre-Conference Agenda

This pre-conference training workshop is an interactive, peer-based learning training session designed to provide health educators and prevention specialists with insight and background into the LifeSkills Training Middle School Program. Workshop attendees will be introduced and become familiar with the LST curriculum and instructional materials and begin developing methods to overcome site-based instructional and institutional implementation barriers. Topics covered in this workshop also include a general overview of the research and theoretical foundations of the LST program. At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will receive a certificate of completion. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Each participant must purchase the Middle School Teacher Manual and Student Workbook. Please visit www.lifeskillstraining.com to order online or call 1-800-293-4969 for information on ordering.

8:30 a.m. - Noon.
Task 1: Introductions and Needs Assessment
Task 2: LST Overview
Task 3: Fidelity and Modification
Task 4: Model Teaching Skills: Facilitation

Noon - 1 p.m.
Lunch

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Model Teaching Skill: Coaching
Model Teaching Skill: Behavioral Rehearsal 1
Model Teaching Skill: Behavioral Rehearsal 2
Task 5: Implementation Issues or Challenging Questions
Task 6: Closure, Evaluations, TA Resources

For more information about LST's pre-conference, contact:
Marily Santiagoe
msantiago@nhpamail.com
(800) 293-4969 ext. 219