Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Program--SSPW

The Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) AODA program, first authorized under Chapter 331, Laws of 1979, is designed to help local school districts utilize their staff and program resources to develop comprehensive AODA programs. The DPI provides assistance to school districts to develop comprehensive AODA programs which encompass both prevention and intervention services. Prevention programs are designed to help students avoid or minimize future problems related to alcohol and other drug use, while intervention programs are designed to help students who are already experiencing problems. Resources are provided to districts in four general categories: training, technical assistance, information dissemination, and grants. In 1988, the department formed the Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Network (WATODEN) which operates through the combined efforts of DPI and facilitators hired by the twelve regional CESAs. The network facilitates the department's efforts to accomplish many legislated responsibilities.

This discretionary grant program supports the development and expansion of district-wide comprehensive, kindergarten through grade 12, alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and early intervention programming as part of a coordinated school health program.

AODA Timeline

2012
February 3	AODA Interim Report Due to DPI
April 20	AODA Renewal Application Due to DPI
June 30	AODA End-Of-Year Report Due to DPI

Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference

The Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference will be held December 6-7, 2012, at the Kalahari Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells. This promises to be an information-packed event! Check the website for details which will be posted as they become available.

AODA Grant News Release

December 19, 2011, news release "Students to benefit from state AODA grants".

December Conference Materials

• Workshops
  • Making it Better
  • Prime for Life
  • Other Tobacco Products
  • Second Step
  • Life Skills Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
    • Brief Intervention in Middle/High Schools Outline
    • Brief Intervention in Middle/High Schools PowerPoint

Grant Forms

• Budget Change Request Form (PI-1824)
• State AODA Grants - AODA Program Interim Report Form (PI-7101)
• State AODA End of Year (EOY) Report Form

AODA Assessment Tool & Resources

For information/resources in planning and assessing your district's current comprehensive AODA program, click on the following links:

• AODA Assessment Tool Introduction
• AODA Assessment Tool (hard copy)
• AODA Assessment Tool (web link) (You must contact the DPI at 608-267-9240 to obtain your district's password.)
• AODA Assessment Glossary
• AODA Assessment Tool Links to Web-Based Resources
• AODA Assessment Tool Frequently Asked Questions
• AODA Web Resources
• Related SSPW Resources
• Effective Prevention and Intervention Programs
• Effective Scientifically-Based Programs
• Tobacco Prevention Program Assessment Tool

CESAs and Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Network Facilitators

• CESA Map
• WATODEN Facilitators Listing
• 2010-11 WSHN End of Year (EOY) Report (PI-9000-A)

SSPW Team ATODA Consultants

The Student Services Prevention and Wellness Team has consultants who assist with state-funded AODA grants. The following is a list of the consultants, their CESA assignments, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers:

CESAs	Consultant	E-mail Address	Phone Number
2, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12	Joan Lerman	joan.lerman@dpi.wi.gov	(608)266-2829
1, 3, 4, 7, 9, and 11	Randy Thiel	randall.thiel@dpi.wi.gov	(608)266-9677

Feel free to contact the above DPI staff with questions you may have.

For questions about this information, contact Joan G. Lerman (608) 266-2829

Last updated on 2/1/2012 2:05:50 PM