Recognition
The SAVVY Schools and Communities Recognition Program is an incentive program that honors Virginia school divisions and their community partners for their efforts to prevent substance abuse among our youth.
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PURPOSE
The Recognition Program is intended to promote best practices and community responsiveness that lead to enhanced student health, school engagement, and academic and personal achievement.
In 2013, the Recognition Program’s application development and evaluation team included:
- Jo Ann Burkholder, Coordinator
Student Assistance Systems, Office of School Improvement
Virginia Department of Education - Cynthia Cave, Ph.D., Director
Office of Student Services
Virginia Department of Education - Dewey Cornell, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Curry School of Education and Youth-Nex Center to Promote Effective Youth Development
University of Virginia - Andrew Molloy, Chief Deputy Director
Department of Criminal Justice Services - Mike Olsen, Prevention Consultant
Prevention Services, Office of Mental Health
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services - Michelle Schmitt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Acting Director
Center for School Community Collaboration
Department of Counselor Education
School of Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - Patrick Tolan, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
Director, Youth-Nex Center to Promote Effective Youth Development
University of Virginia
This team evaluated applications using the following seven program elements that scientific study has shown to be important for effective substance abuse prevention:
- Strength of Organization
- Evidence-based Programming and Quality of Implementation
- Professional Development
- Community Connection and Engagement
- Parent Connection and Engagement
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Sustainability