The Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Comprehensive School Health, in association with the Arkansas Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), extends an invitation to attend the:
Arkansas SOPHE Health Education Conference “Spring Into Wellness”
February 28 – March 1, 2002
Holiday Inn Select
Little Rock, Arkansas
The conference is targeted toward health education professionals in the school, medical and community settings. Information will be tailored to teachers, school administrators, nurses, counselors, prevention specialists, health educators and many other health education professionals.
The goals of the conference include: 1) providing practical skills and comprehensive information for individuals involved in health education in the school, medical and community settings, 2) Stimulating the exchange of innovative programs and partnerships with schools, businesses and communities to create a healthy future for those at risk, and 3) enhancing multidisciplinary interaction and team development among health education professionals.
Many topics will be provided for school personnel such as “Teen Smoking Cessation”, “Health Education Programs and Resources”, “Why are Kids Getting Middle Age Diseases?” and “Kids for Health – A Comprehensive Developmental Health Education Program for K-3.” Other topics include grief education, developing and writing grant proposals, car seat safety, and many more (see attached agenda).
Registration materials are attached to this memo. For further information, please contact Dana Smith, Conference Chair, at 501-753-4840 or dmsmith00@aol.com.