Reach Out Now National Teach In

What is Reach Out Now?

Reach Out Now is a collaboration by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Scholastic Inc., to provide school-based, underage alcohol use prevention materials in time for Alcohol Awareness Month each April. This two-part set of materials is designed especially for use by fifth- and sixth-grade students, their families, and their teachers, and is sent to fifth- and sixth-grade classroom teachers nationwide each year.

What is a Reach Out Now National Teach In?

Teach-Ins are an opportunity for prominent national, youth, State, and local leaders-using a research-based curriculum and other helpful materials provided by SAMHSA-to teach fifth and sixth graders, parents, teachers, and the community about the dangers of underage alcohol use and encourage young people to make healthy decisions.

Each lesson lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• Describe some of the effects of alcohol on the brain and body
• Identify effective alternatives to using alcohol
• Work in groups to develop an effective alcohol prevention message

SPEAKERS - How can I present at a Teach In?

If you would like to be a presenter at a Teach In, please email us at teachin@hawaiicounterdrug.org.

Presentation materials can be found on the right-hand side of this page under the LINKS section. We will also provide incentive materials for the students. The Teach In presentations last for approximately 45-60 minutes.

Our office will provide a list of available schools that are requesting a presenter for a Teach In. Once you have chosen one or more schools we will contact the school and provide you with the contact information for the school(s).

SCHOOLS - How can I host a Teach In?

If you would like to host a Teach In for your 5th grade classes, please email us at teachin@hawaiicounterdrug.org.

Please provide three available dates and times in the month of April (if possible). A Teach In is approximately 45-60 minutes and can be done as individual classes or presentation style in locations such as the cafeteria or library.

The Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program will notify your school of who your presenter will be and what date(s) and time(s). Note: if your school would like to request a specific presenter please let us know so we can provide him/her with the Teach In materials.

2006 Teach In Photos

Lieutenant Governor, Duke Aiona, spoke about the dangers of underage drinking during a 2006 Teach In at Mokapu Elementary.

Leonard Peters, the Defensive Back for UH Warrior Football, conducts a 2006 Teach In at Mid Pacific Institute.

Lina Girl from KCCN FM100 presents during the 2006 Teach In at Keolu Elementary.

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