Dear School Administrators, Faith Based Youth Leaders and Ministers, Community Agencies and Law Enforcement,

On October 19^th and 20^th, The Alliance will be hosting a drug impairment training for educational professionals.  Act 48 credit is available (bring your PDE number). This training will be presented by the PA State Police.  It is my sincere hope that all of our Alliance member schools will consider sending (at least) a team of three.  This invitation is extended to non Alliance member schools as well.  In addition, I believe this training would also benefit our faith based community, local law enforcement (including probation officers) and community agencies that work with children. 

Attached to this letter is a detailed description of the training and an on-line registration form.  Please complete your registration as soon as possible and reply no later than October 5^th.  I and a couple of my peers attended this training in July.  What follows are testimonials from that training experience.

I learned so much from the Drug Impairment Training classes I would go back again! There was so much useful information provided from lecture, videos, manuals, classroom participation, recourses and assessment tools. The instructors were knowledgeable and very helpful. This training is well worth your time. I would highly recommend this training. Sue Karn CSN, North Hills Junior High

I recently attended the “Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals” and found the content to be interrelated to the work Gateway Rehab provides in adolescent/young adult substance abuse and addiction treatment.  In addition to comprehensive treatment, Gateway Rehab also provides Student Assistance Training and consultation to districts throughout Western Pennsylvania.  I believe the information provided by the PA State Police will enhance our training components and reinforce the ability to disseminate information to front line faculty and staff when faced with students who may be under the influence of substances.  Holly Livingston, Gateway Rehab Community Outreach, PA Commonwealth Student Assistance Trainer

I also had the opportunity to attend this training and was extremely impressed with the materials provided and the knowledge I gained concerning the 7 categories of drugs, signs and symptoms of use (including alcohol), assessment measures and communicating with parents. As a former student assistance counselor, I believe this is a must for counselors, nurses, administrators and youth leaders to attend. 

Debra Kehoe, Executive Director

The Alliance For Safe & Drug Free Children

P.S.  We will have various resource booths available both days of the training