According to State Law (Utah Code Section 53G-10-406; R277-910 ), all 4th grade students should receive the Elementary Botvin LifeSkills Training lessons. The main goals of the Botvin LST program are to teach prevention-related information, promote anti-drug norms, teach drug refusal skills, and foster the development of personal self-management skills and general social skills. Schools are asked to select at least one 4th grade teacher to attend the teacher training for Botvin LifeSkills. The training is designed to prepare teachers to deliver the curriculum with content and process fidelity. This training increases the effectiveness of the program and assists providers in developing implementation strategies for the program’s comfort and fit in individual sites.
How to Register for the Online Teacher Training:
Step 1: Click here to register on MIDAS--Be sure to go to your cart and “check-out” after registering to ensure that your registration is complete.
Step 2: After registering on MIDAS, participants should complete this survey so that we make sure to send the access code and materials to the correct email address and physical address.
Teacher’s Manuals:
All staff who complete the training will be given access to an electronic version of the teacher’s manuals. Due to the high volume of trainings completed, and due to Covid related issues with the printer, there has been a delay in shipping out the physical copies of the Elementary Teacher’s Manual. Staff who have completed the training and are having difficulties accessing the electronic version of the teacher’s manual can email support@nhpamail.com to regain access.
Stipend & Sub-Reimbursement Update:
Starting September 1st, LEAs may invoice USBE $150 for the following:
- Sub-reimbursement for teachers who required a sub to complete the training
- Stipends for teachers who completed the training after September 1st while off-contract
Starting September 1st, invoices can be sent to prevention@schools.utah.gov.
(In the meantime, USBE will continue to send the necessary stipend paperwork to off-contract teachers who completed the training through August 31st.)
Instructions for implementing the program in online/virtual settings:
The secure PDF version of the Student Guide and Teacher’s Manual are the recommended materials format for online and/or virtual classes.
Teachers who have completed the training should already have PDF access, and can email support@nhpamail.com if they have any problems accessing the materials.
Teachers who are teaching online should teach the lessons as close to the in-person instructions as possible including providing an opportunity for skills practice (live is preferable.)
The Botvin LifeSkills Training provider is exploring resources to increase interaction online for LST Elementary for the 2022-2023 academic year.
For more information regarding the required Botvin LifeSkills Training Program: