Health for Success


		Health for Success in Virginia Training Sessions 2007 Health for Success Please contact the Virginia Department of Education (804) 225-2431 Workshop Overview The summer Health for Success in Virginia Training Sessions (HFS) first began in 1997 at George Mason University. For the last seven years, Longwood University (LU) has been the HFS site. Since 1998, the Virginia Comprehensive Health Education Training and Resource Center (VCHETRC), now housed in the building with the Southside Area Health Education Center on the LU campus, has served as the site coordinator for these intensive training sessions. The HFS training sessions are designed to improve educators’ knowledge, skills, and comfort level in delivering instruction related to Family Life Education (FLE), including HIV prevention education, suicide prevention, and violence prevention. Additional health-related workshops are scheduled to help educators increase awareness about general health topics and strategies for implementing coordinated school health programs at the school division and building levels. For their work through the summer HFS events, it is possible for participants to earn teacher recertification credits, continuing education units, or three-hour graduate credits. To view the 2005 program, click HERE. Who Can Attend? Back to Top The four-day HFS training sessions are marketed to school and community personnel, school health advisory board members, college and university staff members, and parents interested in strengthening state and local health programs that address educational and developmental needs of children and adolescents. The interactive, skills-based workshops focus on theoretically based activities that can help school and community educators implement effective programs and strategies in practical day-to-day educational settings. The summer training sessions help school and community staff members promote parental involvement in FLE and comprehensive health instruction, foster positive self-concepts among children and youth, provide mechanisms for helping youth cope with peer pressure and the stresses of modern living, and design curriculum and lessons according to students' developmental stages and abilities. The sessions also are intended to help educators enhance the health and well being of children and adolescents so they may be more productive learners in school and community programs. As a follow-up to the summer HFS events, the VCHETRC works with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and local school divisions to provide smaller one-day (and sometimes multiple-day) HFS-type training sessions throughout the state. During the most recent school year, 2004-2005, 24 school divisions requested 37 training sessions. The VDOE and VCHETRC already are setting up workshops for the summer and fall of 2005 in several locations around Virginia. Funding Back to Top Primary funding for HFS and the VCHETRC comes from federal dollars through the VDOE projects on HIV prevention education, coordinated school health programs, and safe and drug-free schools programs. The Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Injury and Violence Prevention and the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAHPERD) also provide financial support for the HFS training sessions. For three years (2001-2003), the National Middle School Association served as a co-sponsor of the HFS events. Training Topics Back to Top The following topics were offered during the Health for Success in Virginia Training Sessions, July 17-20, 2006: · Understanding Human Sexuality Today · Strengthening Character-based Abstinence Education · Practicing Effective Teaching Strategies for Sexuality/HIV Education · Reducing Risky Behavior · Strengthening Parental Involvement in FLE · Managing “Sensitive” Issues · Dealing with Teen Pregnancy: A Focus on Fathers · Working with Diverse Populations · Preventing STDs · Preparing for the Future: Family Planning · American Heart Association: Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and AED Training · Nutrition 101 and Health Education · Chronic Diseases Relevant to Today’s Children: Diabetes, Obesity Prevention, Asthma, or Mental Health · Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training · Second Step: A Violence Prevention and Character Education Curriculum · Grant Writing 101 · Instructional Resources Review
		FAQs Back to Top What is Health for Success (HFS)? Who can attend? What does the registration fee pay for? Can I pay with a Purchase Order? Can I pay with a credit card? Can I fax my registration form? Can I register after the deadline? Do I have to attend all four (4) days of the conference? Where will I be staying? Do I have to have a roommate? Do I have to stay on-campus? What accommodations are available in the dorms? What should I bring? I’m staying off-campus, do I need to check in/out with conference staff? When can I arrive? How do I get to Longwood University? Is Longwood University a barrier-free environment? Will the on-campus meals be able to meet my special dietary needs? If I can no longer attend, can I get my money back? This is my first Health for Success, are there any required workshops I must register for? What will the weather be like? How do I get graduate credit? How do I get CHES credit? Back to Top
		Health for Success FAQs What is Health for Success (HFS)? HFS is a four-day conference held annually at Longwood University. The HFS training sessions are designed to improve educators’ knowledge, skills, and comfort level in delivering instruction related to Family Life Education (FLE), including HIV prevention education, suicide prevention, and violence prevention. Additional health-related workshops are scheduled to help educators increase awareness about general health topics and strategies for implementing coordinated school health programs at the school division and building levels. Who can attend? Anyone can attend HFS, but the sessions are marketed to school and community personnel, school health advisory board members, college and university staff members, and parents interested in strengthening state and local health programs that address educational and developmental needs of children and adolescents. The interactive, skills-based workshops focus on theoretically based activities that can help school and community educators implement effective programs and strategies in practical day-to-day educational settings. The summer training sessions help school and community staff members promote parental involvement in FLE and comprehensive health instruction, foster positive self-concepts among children and youth, provide mechanisms for helping youth cope with peer pressure and the stresses of modern living, and design curriculum and lessons according to students' developmental stages and abilities. The sessions also are intended to help educators enhance the health and well being of children and adolescents so they may be more productive learners in school and community programs. What does the registration fee pay for? The registration fee includes all on-campus meals, lodging in a double-occupancy room (including basic linens) and training materials for all four (4) days. A limited number of on-campus single rooms are available upon request for an additional $28.00 per night (for a total of $84.00 for three (3) nights). All registration fees, including the single room fee, must accompany the registration form by the registration deadline. Can I pay with a Purchase Order? No Purchase Orders will be accepted. All payments must be in the form of a pre-paid check. This can be either a personal check or a school/business check. Can I pay with a credit card? No, Longwood University does not have the capability to process payments via credit card. All payments must be in the form of a pre-paid check. This can be either a personal check or a school/business check. Can I fax my registration form? No. Registration forms must be mailed with payment to the Cashiering Office at Longwood University to be considered. Persons submitting registration forms without payment will not be registered until payment is received. All registration materials (registration form and payment) must be post-marked by the registration deadline to be accepted. Registration forms and payment should be mailed to: Cashiering Office Longwood University 201 High Street Farmville, VA 23909 Can I register after the deadline? No. The participant registration deadline is in place so that we can meet our required deadlines in accordance with Longwood University’s Department of Conferences and Scheduling policy. Registration forms must be post-marked by the scheduled registration deadline to be accepted. Do I have to attend all four (4) days of the conference? No, you do not have to attend all four days of the conference. However, you will still pay the same registration fee regardless of how many days you attend. Also, to be eligible to receive graduate credit from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) or Comprehensive Health Education Specialist (CHES) credits, you must attend all four days. Where will I be staying? On-campus stay is available to conference participants in the Curry residence hall. A double-occupancy room is included in the registration fee and a limited number of on-campus single rooms are available upon request for an additional $28.00 per night (for a total of $84.00 for three (3) nights). Several hotels are also conveniently located close to Longwood University’s campus. Do I have to have a roommate? A limited number of on-campus single rooms are available upon request for an additional $28.00 per night (for a total of $84.00 for three (3) nights). All registration fees, including the single room fee, must accompany the registration form by the registration deadline. Several hotels are also conveniently located close to Longwood University’s campus. Do I have to stay on-campus? No. There are several hotels near Longwood University’s campus where some people choose to stay rather than in the on-campus dorm. However, on-campus stay in a double-occupancy room is included in the registration fee and enables you to be close to workshop locations and eliminates having to search for a parking space each morning. Those choosing to stay off-campus or commute do not receive any reduction in the registration fee. What accommodations are available in the dorms? All on-campus rooms are air conditioned and contain a bed with basic linens, dresser drawers, desk, and desk chairs for each participant. Bathrooms contain a toilet, two sinks, and a shower with a shower curtain and are shared between two rooms in a suite. Participants residing in a single room will have their own bathroom. What should I bring? While Farmville in July tends to be warm and humid, the residence halls tend to be very cold. We recommend you bring a sweater and warm blankets for your room. The university will supply two sheets, a pillow and pillowcase, two bath towels and one washcloth. You may want to bring extra towels and personal toiletries or other small personal items. No electronic devices, telephone or internet service, are provided in the residence halls. Participants should bring an alarm clock and cell phone. You will be doing a bit of walking on-campus, so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Other incidental items that participants find helpful to bring with them include a waste bag/can, flashlight, lamp, clothing hangers, an umbrella, and recreation equipment. I’m staying off-campus, do I need to check in/out with conference staff? Yes. Even though you will not be residing on-campus, we still need to know when you arrive and leave. There will be important workshop and campus materials for you to pick up at check-in. You will need to return all campus items at check-out. If you fail to return any item considered property of Longwood University (meal/access cards, room keys, etc.), you will be fined. When can I arrive? Check-in will be from 8:30 am – 9:45 am Monday morning. Persons traveling 200 miles or more may check-in between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday evening. You will not be able to enter your on-campus room until you have checked-in. Please allow plenty of time Monday morning to check-in, unload your luggage, and park your car so that you will not be late to the opening General Session, which begins at 10:00 am Monday morning. How do I get to Longwood University? From Northern Virginia/Richmond: 1. I-95 South to Powhite Parkway (exit 79). 2. Take Powhite (Rt. 76) to Rt. 288 (Chesterfield/Amelia), follow Rt. 288, exit onto U.S. 360 West. 3. Continue onto 360 West approximately 35 miles to State Route 307, take Route 307 9 miles to US 460 West. 4. Exit 460 West at the second Farmville exit (Business US 15 North), follow the signs to Longwood University. Take a left onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street.. From Hampton/Newport News: 1. Take I-64 West to I-95 South, turn right onto the downtown expressway (Rt. 195); take the expressway to the Powhite Parkway; 2. Take Powhite (Rt. 76) to Rt. 288 (Chesterfield/Amelia), follow Rt. 288, exit onto US 360 West. 3. Continue onto 360 West approximately 35 miles to State Route 307, take Route 307 9 miles to US 460 West. 4. Exit 460 West at the second Farmville exit (Business US 15 North), follow the signs to Longwood University. Take a left onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street.. From Norfolk/Virginia Beach: 1. Take US 460 West to Farmville 2. Exit 460 West at the second Farmville exit (Business US 15 North), follow the signs to Longwood University. Take a left onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street.. From Lynchburg/Roanoke: 1. Take US 460 East to Farmville 2. Take the exit for Farmville and Longwood University. Follow signs to Longwood University. Take a left onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street. From Danville: 1. Follow US 58 to South Boston 2. Take Rt. 304 to US 360/15; 3. Continue on US 15 North to Farmville; follow signs to Longwood University. Take a left onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street. From Charlottesville: 1. Take Rt. 20 South to US 15 South 2. Follow US 15 South to Farmville 3. Turn left onto Business 15/460 at traffic light (Dowdy's Corner). 4. Proceed several miles and veer right onto Business 15 (Oak Street) at hospital. 5. At traffic light, turn left onto High Street. 6. Take a right onto Main Street at the traffic light. Then take a right onto Redford Street and the immediate left onto Spruce Street, Is Longwood University a barrier-free environment? No. If you require special accommodations or assistance, please notify the Office of Conferences and Scheduling at (434) 395-2228. Will the on-campus meals be able to meet my special dietary needs? On-campus meals are provided in the Dorrill Dining Hall, which offers a wide variety of food options that should meet most dietary needs. You may visit the Dining Hall’s website for more information. http://www.campusdish.com/en-us/CSSE/Longwood/ If I can no longer attend, can I get my money back? All fees paid at registration are non-refundable. Participants who are unable to attend my send a substitute in his/her place and work out payment options independently. The Virginia Comprehensive Health Education Training and Resource Center (VCHETRC) must be notified of all cancellations and substitutions. All cancellations must be made within 3 business days of the start of the conference. Any participant that fails to cancel within this time period or leaves without just cause will be charged from $63.00 up to $200.00 for the full four days of non-attendance, which is equivalent to charges already committed on each person’s expenses per day of training. This is my first Health for Success, are there any required workshops I must register for? All first-time participants who are primarily registering for FLE workshops must register to attend the “Understanding Human Sexuality Today” workshop. This workshop provides the basics for all the other FLE-related sessions. What will the weather be like? Farmville in July tends to be warm and humid. Average temperatures range from 75 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is suggested that participants dress comfortably and in layers. Anticipate warm weather outside; but the air-conditioned rooms tend to be cool. Shorts are perfectly appropriate. We also suggest that you bring an umbrella in case there is rain. How do I get graduate credit? Graduate credit is offered through Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Participants must select this option on the registration form and will then be notified of further registration requirements by Dr. Jack Schiltz. Also contact Jack Schiltz for additional graduate course fees and assignments to be completed after the Health for Success in Virginia Training Session. To obtain graduate credit, participants must attend all four days of HFS. How do I get CHES credit? Following the first General Session, participants choosing to earn CHES credit (or units) must register with the designated individual and receive instructions for the documenting their contact time during HFS.

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