FACILITATORS

Introduction

iDECIDE facilitators come from many backgrounds and can be school or personnel from non-school partner organizations. The ideal facilitator is driven by a passion for supporting the future wellbeing of our youth, a willingness to learn techniques to best support them, and is dedicated to the iDECIDE mission. The iDECIDE team provides a workshop, continuing education, and facilitator coaching and support, so that facilitators can focus on what matters: listening, connecting with, and empowering our youth.

Facilitator requirements:

• Obtained a letter of commitment demonstrating school/organizational support;

• Completes iDECIDE training;

• Adheres to the standardized curriculum, materials and protocols;

• Maintains certification and annual fidelity checks;

• Possesses cultural competency;

• Recognizes student substance use is a health issue that compromises well-being and can be appropriately addressed through education and intervention;

• Builds rapport and make connections with students; and

• Has positive, optimistic, authentic, engaging personality with clear communication skills.