Vaping is showing up in every school, and principals are being asked to lead the response. Three free webinars through our Partners at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this September will give you practical tools and resources to support students right away.
Helping Students Break Free from Vaping: Two Free Webinars for Principals
The start of a new school year is always filled with energy, but it also brings challenges. One issue facing nearly every secondary building is vaping. Students are experimenting earlier, and principals are often the first line of support when parents, teachers, and students look for answers. This fall, MDHHS is offering two free webinars that will give you practical resources and strategies you can put to use immediately in your school.
Webinar 1: My Life, My Quit Resources
Date: September 11 @ 1pm
This session introduces educators to My Life, My Quit™, a free tobacco and vape treatment program tailored for youth. Participants will learn how to guide students through the enrollment process, how to reinforce the development of personalized quit plans, and how to make use of the program’s evidence-based tools. My Life, My Quit offers students access to trained youth coaches, text and phone-based support, an app for Apple and Google devices, and a library of resources designed for educators, parents, and health care professionals. The program also provides downloadable promotional materials, a social media toolkit for school use, and certificates of completion for students who finish the program. All services and materials are available at no cost to students or schools. This free webinar is ideal for all administrators, teachers, counselors and any health and well-being staff!
Register for the My Life, My Quit Webinar Here
Webinar 2: Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)
Date: September 25 @ 1pm
This session focuses on the Teens Against Tobacco Use program, led in Michigan by the Barry County Substance Action Task Force and Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. TATU trains high school leaders to deliver fun, interactive, and age-appropriate presentations to younger students. Fourth graders learn about the chemicals in nicotine products, the health problems associated with use, the financial costs, and most importantly, the skills to resist peer pressure and make healthier choices. The program has been adapted over the years to address vaping, making it a timely and effective prevention tool for schools looking to engage both older and younger students in tobacco prevention education. Presenters Liz Lenz and Bree Gladstone will share their experience and provide guidance for schools interested in using this model.This free webinar is ideal for all administrators, teachers, counselors and any health and well-being staff! This free webinar is ideal for all administrators, teachers, counselors and any health and well-being staff!
Register for the TATU Webinar Here!
Webinar 3: Partnering with School Nurses to Address Student Vaping
Date: September 30 @ 1pm
Student vaping is a growing concern, and school nurses are essential partners in addressing it. Positioned at the forefront of prevention, they educate school communities about the health risks of e-cigarettes, identify early signs of nicotine use, and connect students with cessation support and resources. This presentation will also highlight how schools can implement alternatives to suspension to strengthen student engagement and reduce repeat offenses. Presenter Dayna Bennett, MSN, APRN, Certified School Nurse, FNP-C, will share strategies for aligning vaping prevention with broader school wellness, health, safety, and academic goals. This webinar is ideal for administrators, counselors, school nurses and wellness personnel.
Register for the School Nurses Webinar Here
These webinars are free, timely, and built for educators who are leading efforts to keep students safe and healthy. Consider registering yourself and sharing the links with your staff. Both sessions will help you connect students with real support and strengthen your school’s efforts to address vaping and nicotine use. Look for a third webinar later in September!