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2020 FOCUS Rallies
Teachers and parents want young people to develop into knowledgeable, responsible, caring, and healthy adults. The challenge is providing opportunities in schools linked to these outcomes. FOCUS has proven itself to be an important piece of the puzzle! FOCUS is based on a student-led approach and seeks to empower youth to change their school climates. FOCUS may be implemented as an elective class, an extra-curricular activity, as part of enrichment program, or infused into an established class. In the planning of prevention activities, FOCUS provides networking opportunities through social media and statewide Rallies.
The FOCUS Rally is an annual event for students in grades 7-12 and adult school chaperones. The Rally highlights breakout sessions featuring outstanding presenters from across the State of Alabama.
Also, FOCUS reached approximately 1,950 students at the three previous FOCUS Rallies.
South Alabama Rally
The first FOCUS Rally of 2020 was held on Friday, January 31 at
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia, AL. Approxiamtely, 450 students and 65 adults attended
the South Alabama Rally.
The keynote speaker was Lauren Sisler, who is a multi national award-winning sports broadcaster working with ESPN, the SEC Network, and AL.com. She shared her story of losing both of her parents to their concealed battle with addiction in hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of addiction and the devastation it can cause.
Thank you to Jacksonville High School
for serving as the Host School at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa;
Etowah County Career Tech for serving as the Host School at the Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega;
and Andalusia High School for serving as the Host School at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia.
We are also excited to annouce that Kalynn Patterson from Hale County and Eryanna Sheridan from Andalusia were the winners of the Andalusia Rally Social Media Contests!
Save-the-Date!
September 16, 2020 - Wednesday
(Location TBD)
September 23, 2020 - Wednesday at the
Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, AL
Check out the 2019 FOCUS Rally vides!
Thank you to Jonathan Thompson
for helping promote the 2020 FOCUS Rallies!
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February is Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness month. We encourage you to make a difference in your community by utilizing Dibble's
TDV resource page
to:
- Raise awareness of TDV using our infographic, case studies, and videos
- Learn about innovative and engaging approaches to prevent TDV
- Download free sample lessons or request free digital review copies of our programs.
Sadly, dating violence can start in the early teen years. Good news - The Dibble Institute's relationship education materials are designed to engage middle school and high school students.
Check it out! Especially Relationships Smarts Plus. It has been proven to impact teen dating violence by increasing positive behaviors and decreasing risky, negative behaviors.
Helping the youth you serve develop healthy, respectful, and safe relationships gives you the potential of preventing TDV. Plus, you will be making a difference in the lives of teens and your community!
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Don't forget to nominate your teacher as the 2019-2020 Difference Maker of the year! The nomination form can be found online at www.thefocusprogram.com. |
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AASB Accepting Entries for Student Video Contest
Calling all Alabama public school students in grades 4-12. Enter the 2020 statewide "Road to Success" video contest. Up to four schools will share prize money totaling $3,250.
The Alabama Association of School Boards' 9th annual statewide student video contest is accepting entries between Feb. 1 and April 13, 2020,
from public school students (grades 4-12).
This year's contest theme, "Road to Success," applauds excellence in teaching, student creativity and how Alabama's public schools are preparing students for many different pathways to success, from career technical education to STEM to advanced academics, performing arts and more!
A maximum of two entries will be accepted from each Alabama school system.
Four lucky schools will share in more than $3,000 in prize money for their 30- to 60-second commercials/public service announcements. The top four videos will be shown December 5, 2020, during AASB's Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel and at a future Alabama State Board of Education meeting in Montgomery.
Contest Timeline
The contest opens for entries on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. All video submissions and required paperwork must be emailed to the Alabama Association of School Boards by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020.
See complete entry details below.
Download Entry Details
- Contest Flier (. pdf / .jpg )
- Submission Rules & Release Forms (.pdf / .doc)
Prizes
- First prize: $1,500 and a certificate
- Second prize: $1,000 and a certificate
- Third prize: $500 and a certificate
- Honorable mention: $250 and a certificate
For more information about the student video contest visit the
AASB's website.
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Teen Vaping: What You Need to Know
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Welcome to our new FOCUS Schools!
Barbour County High School
Barbour County
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Montgomery County
Flomaton High School
Escambia County
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa County
Paul W. Bryant High School
Tuscaloosa County
Rehobeth Middle School
Houston County
Robert Brown Elementary School
Greene County
W. J. Christian School
Jefferson County
Thank you for updating your FOCUS school registration!
Alabama School for the Deaf
Talladega County
B.B. Comer High School
Talladega County
Douglas High School
Marshall County
Randolph County High School
Randolph County
Sylacauga High School
Talladega County
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February
March
- 1-31: National Red Cross Month/Blood Drive
- 1-31: Health Fair/FOCUS Zone
April
- 1-30: Alcohol Awareness Month
- 1-30: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- 1-30: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- 1-30: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
- 1-30: STI Awareness Month
- 8-12: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
- 10: National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- 15: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
*Designated for ALABAMA FOCUS SCHOOLS
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The Facilitator Training Videos are live on our website!!
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Follow FOCUS on social media at /alabamafocus:
Be sure to tag us on all your school's activities
by using the hashtag #ALABAMAFOCUS!
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The FOCUS eNewsletter provides links to articles and websites with information on current events, research, funding opportunities and other items related to theprevention of HIV/AIDS and other adolescent risk behaviors. The inclusion of this information does not imply endorsement by FOCUS and the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the official position, policies or views of FOCUS.
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