Resource: Smokefree Teen – Quit Vaping Tools
Smokefree Teen is part of the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Smokefree.gov Initiative. The goal of Smokefree Teen is to reduce the number of youth who use tobacco.
Curriculum: Know the Risks Field Trip
For this very special Virtual Field Trip, join Discovery Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine the science behind e-cigarettes and the impact they can have on teenagers’ health and well-being.
American Lung Association: INDEPTH
INDEPTH stands for Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health. The teaching materials are free of charge, but accessible only after completing the online INDEPTH Facilitator Training, also free of charge.
Stanford Medicine’s Healthy Futures Alternative to Suspension
For students who have been caught vaping, or who have expressed a desire to stop vaping, Healthy Futures Alternative to Suspension Curricula, part of Stanford Medicine’s Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, includes four options, each covering: Health Effects, Your Brain, Messaging, and Costs
Resource: FDA Tobacco Education Resource Library
The Tobacco Education Resource Library from the United States Food and Drug Administration offers three lesson plans designed for grades 6 - 12. These are variously aligned to Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Math, and to Next Generation Science Standards.
Methow Valley School District CTE Director Recognized with Regional Career Connected Learning Award
Dr. Grant Storey, Career and Technical Education Director, Dual Credit and Technology Coordinator for the Methow Valley School District was presented with this award for his remarkable efforts to modernize and enhance career and technical education in the Methow Valley.
Grant County PUD Community Engagement Public Affairs Officer Recognized with Regional Career Connected Learning Award
Annette Lovitt, the Community Engagement Public Affairs Officer for the Grant County Public Utility District, demonstrates exceptional dedication to serving the community. With a career spanning 26 years at the Grant County Public Utility District, Annette began as a Student Helper and steadily progressed through Senior Accountant and Customer Service roles
NCW Libraries STEM Services Manager Recognized with Regional Career Connected Learning Award
Ash Kunz was awarded the inaugural Spark Award because of their exceptional ability to create unforgettable experiences for students, from Hour of Code sessions to STEM clubs, and even curating event series such as the 2023 Tech and Tiaras regional events.
New Data Center Technician Career Launch Program Endorsed, Opening Doors to In-Demand IT Careers for Local Youth
A groundbreaking partnership has achieved a significant milestone in the development of a new workforce development path for the Data Centers in Grant County through the Career Connect Washington Career Launch program have joined forces to introduce the Data Center Technician Career Launch program, designed to prepare young adults to start their careers with a combination of meaningful, paid, high-quality on-the-job experience with aligned classroom learning and a post-high school credential.