Take stock of your school or district's strengths and needs in how you prevent and respond to substance use violations and vaping at school. 

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Who is this for?

Schools and School Districts that are:

• Struggling with vaping on campus;
• Looking to learn more about effective alternatives to suspension for substance use;
• Interested in reviewing when to use suspensions for substance use violations;
• Curious about how or whether to involve Law Enforcement in substance use violations;
• Hoping to gain clarity on their procedures and practices for preventing and responding to substance use. 

The Substance Use Best Practice Audit is a good fit for schools and school districts with limited capacity that are interested in learning if they are doing all they can to prevent and respond to substance use on campus - with the resources they have - in a research-informed way. 

How much time does this take from Administrators?

• Initial meeting to review plan and ensure fit for project: 45 minutes
• Send 5 question surveys to stakeholders and communicate with consultant via email regarding survey response needs: <1 hour
• Complete Administrator Survey: 15 minutes
• Optional: School district staff to co-host and coordinate virtual 1 hour youth focus group with consultant (2-4 hours)
• Attend 1-2 virtual meetings with consultant to review feedback and recommendations: 2 hours.

Total required time: 4 hours
​Project completed in 2 months* (*as long as surveys all go out on time).

​What's the process?

This school building or district-level project typically takes place over the course of 2 months.

Note: The comprehensive School Discipline System Check-Up is available for schools interested in a more in-depth project, which provides feedback on overall discipline climate and culture in addition to substance use-specific feedback. The comprehensive School Discipline System Check-Up project includes the Substance Use Best Practice Audit, and takes place over the course of one school year.  

Phase One
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Substance Use Discipline Practice Assessment
​Estimated Time to Complete Intake and Phase One: 4-5 weeks

• Administrators complete a brief survey on their current practices for responding to substance use.
• Staff and parents are invited to complete a very brief, 5 question survey on their beliefs about substance use discipline practices. 
• Optional: You co-host a virtual focus group with the consultant and students who are willing to share their thoughts on substance use on campus.​

Phase Two
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Facilitated Feedback & Reflection Sessions
Estimated Time to Complete Phase Two: 2-4 weeks

• You receive an initial personalized feedback report with strengths and needs in areas of best practices for substance use discipline response and prevention.​
• Virtual meeting with the consultant and your Administrative leadership team to review and reflect on feedback and learn more about best practices.​
• Menu of Recommendations outlining priority areas of substance use discipline procedure and practice change that is responsive to your school district's unique needs and capacity. ​