Brandon Bakke, Director of Secondary Education, CharacterStrong
Colton Moore, Junior Curriculum Specialist, CharacterStrong
Topic: CharacterStrong Solution
Grade Band: 6-12
Audience: Classroom Educators, Counselors, Building Leadership, District Leadership
Tier: Tier 1
Room: 317, Session 4
How can a school launch its own I Know Campaign—a student-centered effort to raise awareness about abuse, suicide, and substance misuse, while promoting safety, self-advocacy, and support-seeking behaviors? In this hands-on, resource-rich session, explore how CharacterStrong’s Safe & Supported curriculum addresses state-required policies while equipping students with practical tools to recognize risks, seek help, and support one another. Participants will learn how to: 1) implement flexible, research-informed lessons that equip students to navigate real-world safety challenges, and 2) generate collaborative strategies to engage staff, families, and students in building a unified prevention effort. Walk away with tools and a step-by-step plan to launch your own awareness campaign.
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