Organizational Elements of Effective Coalitions, Class 7

Wednesdays, March 2 - April 13, 2022

This is an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS) in which each session builds on the previous one. Reading material and pre-session assignments, and videoconference sessions constitute the curriculum.

This 7-week series offers a unique interactive experience that provides participants an opportunity to learn more about the key organizational elements that assist coalitions of all types to operate efficiently and effectively. This series will have a special focus on coalitions that promote healthy youth development to reduce substance misuse and other related problem behaviors. Participants will explore a variety of organizational principles that will assist them in the overall development of their coalition by learning more about how to engage and sustain involvement of key stakeholders and members over time, how to utilize dynamic group-development strategies, and how their efforts can connect with other coalition efforts in their area. The learning series is structured to provide online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and self-study activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to an effective community coalition structure when focusing on primary prevention. Participants will have the opportunity during the course to discuss specific "next steps" questions.  

Session Dates (each 2:30-4 p.m. (PST): 

Session 1 - March 2, 2022
Session 2 - March 9, 2022
Session 3 - March 16, 2022
Session 4 - March 23, 2022
Session 5 - March 30, 2022
Session 6 - April 6, 2022
Session 7 - April 13, 2022

Audience:

Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in communities and tribes located in Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center HHS Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of Region 10 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn what opportunities for similar courses are available to them.

Cost: Free

Space is limited to 25 participants.