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Registration is Now Open!
Join us on November 21, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center for the 2024 Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit! There will be breakout sessions on schools, youth, behavioral health, equity, belonging, and housing. There will also be opportunities for networking, a morning keynote speaker, and over 50 connection hub exhibitors.
Registration is filling up fast, so register now to enjoy a meaningful day connecting with thousands of partners and colleagues who are creating ripples of change in our region. See the website and School Summit flyer for more details.
Calling All Artists!
Artists of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork celebrating the conference theme "Ripples of Change: The Power of Partnerships." Top entries will be selected for display during the Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit! Submissions are due by October 20. Learn more about the Poster Art Contest and submit your work!
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
As of late September 2024, households in the US are eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. Postal Service. While the tests may show "expired" dates on the box, the FDA has extended the expiration dates of the tests being distributed. Please share the ordering link with your school community to encourage families to prepare for respiratory virus season.
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Office of School Health Hub
The Office of School Health Hub has key resources and information to support safe, in-person learning in TK-12 schools and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. New resources will be added regularly, and the hub already includes resources for vaccines, ventilation and air quality, behavioral health, communicable diseases, substance use prevention, and more.
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Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. SAMHSA's national youth substance use prevention campaign, "Talk. They Hear You.," helps us get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. You can also use these Substance Use Prevention Resources for Youth to educate about substance misuse and promote substance use prevention all year long.
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October is Health Literacy Month
October is Health Literacy Month! Health-literate students are those who understand basic health information, directions, and services needed to make informed personal health decisions. To help promote health literacy, check out essential health education resources, and a health literacy month toolkit that can be used on social media.
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Attendance Champions Challenge
Through the Attendance Champions Challenge, the US Department of Education aims to engage young people ages 13-19 to identify new ways of understanding school attendance and engagement, and propose creative solutions that build on evidence-based strategies. The challenge is open now through November 29, 2024.
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Emergency Planning Training for Rural Schools
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center is pleased to offer the course, Planning Considerations for K-12 Rural Schools. The Course provides strategies that enhance emergency management planning for rural schools. They will provide free training materials and subject matter expert trainers for the event hosted at your site or virtually. Please plan to submit the Training Request Application at least 45 days before your requested training date.
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Food Insecurity: Youth in Action Town Hall
Join the Live Well San Diego Youth Sector on Sunday, October 27 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm on Zoom for youth-led conversations that explore actions toward creating a San Diego where families have equitable access to food. The town hall is designed for local youth attendance and input that builds a safe and equitable future for students in San Diego. Register today!
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Live Well Career Prep Series: Vocational and Trade Positions
The Live Well Career Prep Series is hosting a career panel on vocational and trade positions at the County on Tuesday, October 29, from 3:30 - 5:15 pm at Once Safe Place in San Marcos. The panel will feature professionals from Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development Services, the Sheriff's Office, and Public Works! View the flyer to learn more, and register online if you plan to attend!
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Community Health and Wellness Clinic
Stop by the Community Health and Wellness Clinic for free vaccines, health screenings, public benefits, and more. The clinic will be held on Thursday, October 31 at the Spring Valley Library from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. View the flyer for more information.
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Lift Up Literacy Book Drive
Now through October 31, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is partnering with San Diego County Library to collect new or gently used books for the Lift Up Literacy Book Drive. Members and non-members can stop by any San Diego County SDCCU branch location to donate books in the designated bins.
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October Telebriefing Materials
Next Telebriefing - Tuesday, November 5 | 10:00am - 11:00am
K-12 telebriefings and meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
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