Central Middle School

These presentations were provided at our March In-service last year and all received great reviews. They are being repeated this fall for parents who didn't get a chance to participate or for those who may want to hear the information again. This is a great opportunity. It would be great to have a large representation of our Penobscot River Educational Partnership (PREP) community participating. These events have been added to our calendar of Upcoming Events along with the links and dates/times.

Penobscot River Educational Partnership presents Thursdays in September Parent/Educator Sessions with Bangor Public Health and Community Services

Any parent or educator from a PREP school may attend one, or all, of the following sessions
from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: 

Thursday, September 9th
Where’s the User’s Manual
Presented by Brianna Bryant, Bangor Public Health and Community Services

Teens’ and adults’ brains work differently! While we know this is all part of the developmental journey, sometimes it’s hard to understand and connect with our youth. This presentation will explore key points in teen brain development, why social connections at school play such an important role, and how substance use can affect the developing brain.  We will also share tips and tricks (from the experts themselves-teens!) for open and constructive conversations to prevent high risk choices and support healthy, thriving teens. 

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8417...
Meeting ID: 841 7526 9525
Passcode: 560596
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Thursday, September 16th
Marijuana in the New Millennium
Presented by Jamie Comstock, Bangor Public Health and Community Services

We are living in a world with readily available edibles, extracts, wax and beyond. Learn skills to recognize these new products, along with trends and the public health and safety landscape in states implementing medical and adult use/commercial market marijuana laws.  We’ll also share resources for teachers, administration, and parents.

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8618... 
Meeting ID: 861 8533 3914
Passcode: 213453
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Thursday, September 23rd
I Don’t Know of Anyone with Substance Use Disorder, Or Do I?
Presented by Denise Smith, Bangor Public Health and Community Services

19.7 million people have substance use disorders. They are our friends, neighbors, and family members. In this presentation, we will challenge our assumptions about substance use disorder, learn about the science of addiction, explore risk and protection factors that affect student success, and identify overdose prevention resources.
 
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8430...
Meeting ID: 843 0072 5306
Passcode: 067947
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Thursday, September 30th
Creating Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ+ Youth
Presented by Brianna Bryant, Bangor Public Health and Community Services

20% of Maine youth are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Sadly, LGBTQ+ students report higher rates of feeling unsafe at school, social isolation, and substance use than their non-LGBTQ+ peers.  However, we can change this! A new website, www.lgbtqsupportme.org, created by public health practitioners in Maine, aims to provide resources (primarily for educators) to create inclusive environments for the health and academic success of all students. During this session, we’ll explore ways to use the website’s featured resources in classrooms, and how to connect LGBTQ+ youth to broader support networks.
 
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8382...
Meeting ID: 838 2092 8663
Passcode: 118404
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These engaging presentations are informative and well worth your time! Join us!