V.2 Neuroscience of Addiction Curriculum

Teacher Professional Development Training on August 11, 2017

Addiction Education Society (AES) in collaboration and partnership with New Leaf Treatment Center, Sequoia Union High School District and Teachers Curriculum Institute (TCI) provided professional development teacher training on the V.2 Neuroscience of Addiction (NOA) curriculum program.

Over 19 teachers and program author and founder Dr. Alex Stalcup attended the 3 hour training which encompass:

• 2016 Piloting teachers presentations on program content taught

• V.2 Video updates and enhancements

• Inclusion of additional session 6 which focuses on Protective Factors

• Enhancements to Student/Teacher binder guide, worksheet and resources

• Reviewed student feedback and suggestions

• Shared program challenges and best practice techniques

Program pilot is scheduled for Fall 2017 targeting over 1,500 Freshman High School students.