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Page 10PI-2388SCHOOL TOBACCO ASSESSMENT TOOLAssessment ToolYesSomewhatNoDon'tKnowComments1) Clarifying comments2) Ways to improveCurriculum5. Which of the following are taught at your school in developmentally appropriate ways?a. Short and long-term physical consequences of tobaccouse.b. Short and long-term social consequences of tobaccouse.2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DKc. Accurate social norms regarding tobacco use. 2 1 0 DKd. Reasons students say they smoke. 2 1 0 DKe. Influences that promote tobacco use which includeadults, peers, and media.2 1 0 DKf. Skills for resisting social influences specific to tobacco. 2 1 0 DKg. General personal and social skills includingassertiveness, communication, goal-setting andproblem-solving skills.h. Advocacy skills applied to tobacco issues, such asrequesting smoke-free environments.i. Laws, rules and policies regulate the sale and use oftobacco.j. Tobacco manufacturers use various strategies toinfluence young people.k. Maintaining a tobacco-free environment has manyhealth benefits.l. Community organizations have information abouttobacco use and can help people stop using tobaccothrough cessation programs.m. Maintaining/developing commitment to not use tobacco,and confidence in ability to resist tobacco use.2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DKn. Skills to encourage others not to use tobacco. 2 1 0 DKo. Skills to communicate knowledge and personal attitudesabout tobacco use.2 1 0 DKp. Skills to identify and counter tobacco promotions. 2 1 0 DKq. Skills to cope with tobacco use by parents and otherfamily members.Instruction2 1 0 DK6. Are a wide variety of instructional methods includingdirect instruction, modeling, and rehearsal used to helpstudents develop tobacco-specific knowledge, attitudesand skills?7. Is tobacco instruction provided in every grade in theschool?8. Is the tobacco instruction integrated as part ofcomprehensive health instruction within the broaderschool health program?9. Are trained peer educators/leaders assisting with theclassroom instruction?10. Does your school regularly involve community agencystaff as guest speakers?11. Do student services personnel present consistenttobacco-free lifestyle messages through counseling andeducational materials?2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK
PI-2388 Page 11SCHOOL TOBACCO ASSESSMENT TOOLAssessment ToolYesSomewhatNoDon'tKnowComments1) Clarifying comments2) Ways to improveTraining12. Does your school provide training or other staff development for all teachers and other school staff providing tobacco instruction which…a. Helps them understand the theory and model underlyingthe specific curriculum?b. Includes a review of the entire program or curriculum andrationale for including each part?2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DKc.Models and helps staff practice instructional activities? 2 1 0 DK13. Do all students who teach other students about a tobaccofreelifestyle participate in training specific to curriculum orprogram?Family and Community Involvement2 1 0 DK14. Were parent or families involved in developing schooltobacco programs, policies and procedures?15. Does your school curriculum promote discussions at homeby assigning homework and projects that involve families?16. Are families encouraged to reinforce anti-tobacco messagesat home?17. Were youth involved in developing school tobacco programsand policies?18. Does your school provide parent education on tobacco useprevention, community smoking cessation resources, andparent/child communication?19. Does a diverse school-community committee provide adviceand direction on school tobacco programs and policies?20. Do school personnel participate in a local tobacco-relatedcommunity coalition or partnership?2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DKCessationCessation services include any of the following: a group tobacco cessation program; brief clinical counseling from a nurse, counselor or other studentservices professional; self-help cessation materials; telephone quit lines or; referral to a physician.21. Does your school offer tobacco-use cessation services atschool for students?22. Does your school refer students to tobacco-use cessationservices in the broader community?23. Does your school offer tobacco-use cessation services atschool for school staff or refer to services in the broadercommunity?2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DK2 1 0 DKEvaluation24. Does your school regularly and systematically assess theeffectiveness of its tobacco-related policies?25. Does your school regularly and systematically assess theeffectiveness of its tobacco curriculum and instruction?26. Does your school regularly and systematically assess theeffectiveness of the tobacco use prevention staffdevelopment trainings?27. Does your school regularly and systematically assess theeffectiveness of its referrals for tobacco use cessationprograms for students?2 1 0 DK How?2 1 0 DK How?2 1 0 DK How?2 1 0 DK How?
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