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In-District Speakers and Inservices

This section includes resource suggestions, multi-media productions, speakers, inservice presenters, and other suggestions.  For more information regarding rates, etc. contact the source directly.

Acacia Theatre
924 E. Juneau, #209
Milwaukee, WI 53202-2748
(414) 223-4996
Presents 3 musical touring plays on substance abuse, gangs, peer pressure, and teen sexuality called the “SMART Choice.”
Active Parenting Publishers
1955 Vaugh Road NW, # 108
Kennesaw, GA 30144-7808
(800) 825-0060
Curricula, videos, pamphlets, posters and other info to help parents help their kids.
Alliance for Wisconsin Youth
1 West Wilson Street, Rm 434
Madison, WI 53702
(800) 442-5772
State-sponsored membership organization of local coalitions for prevention and positive youth development.  Assistance in developing coalitions, sharing and networking statewide.  Go to website and contact a member of the Alliance Team for direct assistance.
Banks, Jay
Jay Banks Productions
PO Box 680124
Franklin, TN 37068
(615) 599-1900
A nonprofit organization motivating individuals to develop good moral character as a means of creating a compassionate and responsible society.
Bob Holmes
One Man Volleyball Team
 
(910) 988-0865
Volleyball player enthusiast Bob Holmes challenges teams to take him on during his "One Man Team" presentations.  He has traveled nationwide with his important as well as entertaining exhibition focused on the message of "Beating the Odds".
Camfel Productions
15709 Arrow Hwy #2
Irwindale, CA 91706-9910
(800) 522-6335
Multi-media assemblies, varied production available
Children of Alcoholics Foundation, Inc.
164 West 74th St
New York, NY 10023
(646) 505-2060
“The Images Within,” a program for 10-14 yr. olds about alcoholism, its effects on children, and how to help friends in need. Package includes lesson plans, handouts, and 25 drawings made by children of alcoholics.
Children’s Trust Fund
110 E. Main St
Madison WI 53703
(866) 640-3936
or
(608) 266-6871
“Positive Parenting Kit” includes tips to prevent child sexual abuse, disciplining without physical punishment, and building child’s self-esteem. Free
CLIMB Theatre Company
6415 Carmen AveE
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(612) 227-9600
or
(800) 767-9660
Drama speaks a language young people understand, and when CLIMB performs in a gym or teaches in a classroom. . . .kids listen!!! CLIMB produces original plays and classes for K-12th grade on topics like:
Bullying, Acceptance of Differences, Substance Abuse Prevention, Respect, The Environment, Violence Prevention
Cornerstone Productions
Laura Clark-Hansen
(800) 962-2477
Theatrical presentations for 5-12 grade students and adults. Topics are social issues faced by 5-12 graders.
Deltano, Keith
Freedom Education
6043 Smithwood Road
Julian, NC 27283
(888) 772-9683
Keith Deltano has served and worked with youth for many years in various roles, including as a military police officer, public school teacher, youth leader, private counselor, and educational comedian. He draws on this varied background to reach out and share with youth.
Dept. of Public Instruction
125 S. Webster
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-1649
The DPI Student Services/Prevention & Wellness Team, headed by Mike Thompson, consists of seven consultants versed in ATOD comprehensive school health programs. Available for consultation and technical assistance.
Dept. of Transportation
Office of Transportation Safety
PO Box 7910
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-0551
 
“The Rest of Your Life” multi-image format introduced by a member of the State Patrol or Dept. of Transportation.
Green Bay Packers
1265 Lombardi Ave
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 494-5701
Call to request players and coaches to speak about various topics such as staying in school, away from drugs, football and football strategy, commitment to goals, and their own lives. Presentations available only January-May.
Imagination Theater, Inc.
1801 W. Byron St., Studio 25
Chicago, IL 60613-4100
(773) 929-4100
The program goal is designed to create awareness and provoke discussion about human issues, including self-esteem, self-image, substance abuse, peer pressure and communication in an entertaining, non-dogmatic way.
Mark Therrien
17290 Circle Drive
Lakewood, WI 54138
(800) 373-3112
Mark Therrien, director, is dedicated to the therapeutic power of laughter and play. He believes they can be used to reduce stress, increase productivity, maintain positive attitudes, and increase motivation. Presents to educators, businesses, hospitals and parent groups
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
PO Box 9
Winnebago, WI 54985
(920) 235-4910
Especially effective at junior/high school and adult levels.
Real Kids Real Life
Paul Dunbar
PO Box 964
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(888) 477-2040
or
(319) 277-2040
General assembly for students and faculty. Paul will stay all day to speak and meet with students in small groups.
McGowan & Associates
Mike McGowan
N23 W27157 Shelley Lynn Dr
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(414) 333-5040
 
Training, inservice and consultation on SAP, ATOD programs, EAP, youth programs.
Mendez, C.E. Foundation, Inc.
601 S. Magnolia
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-3600
Drug prevention programs and curricula for grades K-12.
Motivational Media Assemblies
148 S. Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 848-1980
Tours the US with presentations about conflict resolution and substance abuse called “Harmony and Champions.”
Project Assist Wisconsin
(608) 266-8322
 
Programs to reduce or prevent smoking.
Project Oz
201 E. Grove St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0377
Drug education curricula for grades K-12 including special programs for learning disabled and mentally handicapped.
Randall, Karl
W11590 County Road D
Holcombe, WI 54745
(800) 228-6393
Talks about openness, honesty, genuineness, and being a true friend. Well received by students who have heard him talk.
Reed, Gayle
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Educational Sciences Bldg
1025 W. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53706-1796
 
(608)
575-6844
Gayle Reed received a PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Educational Psychology. During her work at UW Madison, Gayle participated in Moral Development of Forgiveness Research Program under the direction Dr. Robert Enright. Gayle currently teaches "The Psychology of Interpersonal Forgiveness" at the University of Wisconsin Extension and has an ongoing practice of forgiveness psychology workshops and individual forgiveness recovery consultation.
Relapse Prevention Services
8112 W. Bluemound Road # 101
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-8706
Training and consultation geared specifically toward students who have gone through treatment (may also be applied to student workshops and to other compulsive behaviors). Will design to meet your school’s individual needs and timeframes.  
Say No Magic Show
Jerry Christianson
14100 W. Park Ave.
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 425-2457
 
Magic effects, audience participation, visual aids
Safe School Ambassadors
(707) 823-6159
The Safe School Ambassadors® (SSA) program was developed to help prevent and stop mistreatment and cruelty among 4th- to 12th-grade students. Since then, over 500 public and private schools have adopted this powerful program.  As a result of having implemented the SSA program, schools report a reduction in violence, mistreatment and tension among students.  The program also engenders increased tolerance and acceptance of diversity, as well as an environment that encourages higher grades and attendance.
 
Short, Ray Dr.
505 S. Miller Ave.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 666-5025
 
Topics include: Sex, love or infatuation: How can I really know? How far is too far? How to make wise choices about sex? How parents/youth can talk about sex and love.
Slim Goodbody Corp.
27 W. 20th St., Suite 1207
New York, NY 10011
(800) 962-7546
Musical presentations. “The Musical Health Show” – K-4; “Attention Prevention” – K-6.
Slowey, Dan
Positive Youth Development Coord.
KimberlyHighSchool
545 S. John St
Kimberly, WI 54136
dslowey@kimberly.k12.wi.us
(920) 788-7761
 
Dan Slowey has facilitated many trainings, workshops, and seminars involving educators, parents, community members and youth. His seminars and assemblies are interactive, enthusiastic, and inspirational.
“Sonny” Smart
UW Stevens Point
Collins Classroom Blvd 462
Stevens Point, WI 54481
ssmart@uwsp.edu
(715) 346-3748
 
Smart, Sonny, a clinical social worker and American Indian who speaks to parents and youth about ATOD issues with native American families.
Bob Steenlage Story
RR 1 Box 108
Galesville, WI 54630-9725
(800) 777-8778
 
The son of an alcoholic who was told he was too dumb and too weak to accomplish anything, Bob’s stirring account of his childhood struggle has raised the consciousness of parents and students alike. Program provides students, teachers and parents with a compassionate and practical approach to facing the complex problems of growing up in the world today.
Thelen, Peter M.
(920)
832-2750
 
Special Agent Pete Thelen is a captivating and informative speaker.  He is very knowledgeable about Meth labs and general updates on illegal drugs.
Trooper Jones/Sgt. Terg
State Patrol
PO Box 984
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-3700
or
(920) 467-8226
 
Grades 7-12, adults/community.
UW Green Bay
Speakers Bureau
UWGB Theatre Hall
(920) 465-2102
Contact office for complete list of speakers and subjects covered.
Von Behrens, Gruen
 
Gruen Von Behrens is a 25-year-old oral cancer survivor who has endured almost 30 painful and disfiguring surgeries to save his life. Like many teenagers, he first tried spit tobacco at age 13 to "fit in but soon became addicted. By age 17, he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma a form of oral cancer.  Gruen now travels on behalf of Oral Health America's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) and shares with the public the real life consequences of his own spit tobacco use. He is especially effective with young audiences, warning them to stay away from the spit tobacco that he believes caused his cancer.   His story is not only emotionally touching, but also visually effective in relating this important and oftentimes overlooked public health message.
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for
Prevention Resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs
1552 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53726-4085
or
PO Box 1468
Madison,  WI 53701-1468
(608) 262-9157
toll free
(800) 248-9244
ATOD information and workshops on strategic planning.
Wisconsin Positive Youth Development Initiative, Inc.
(608)
296-9960
Training workshops, presentations, and technical assistance for schools, coalitions, agencies, youth groups, parent groups and more.  Topics include coalition development, primary prevention, developmental assets, resiliency, youth development and peer programs, leadership and communication skills.  Call or email for more information.
Wisconsin Prevention Network
P.O. Box 1526
Appleton,  WI 54912-1526
(920) 832-4916
Membership organization consisting of individuals and organizations concerned with preventing life problems and promoting health.

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