The Operation Aware and Tulsa Public Schools Partnership continues into 2023.24!
Operation Aware is the only comprehensive prevention education program in the Tulsa Area. Our Prevention Educators, armed with the most current, age-appropriate curriculum, empower children by giving them the resources to build healthy relationships, resist the temptation of drugs and alcohol, and make strides towards their personal goals. Our educators complete six to eight lessons over the course of six to eight weeks, building rapport and creating an environment that encourages positive social behaviors. Our results are powerful; young people who are equipped with the necessary skills to be strong, confident, leaders of tomorrow.
The Tulsa community is committed to the effort of building strong resiliency skills and reducing the risk factors for early drug use and abuse. Because of this commitment we can offer Tulsa schools two options for no charge.
Virtual Operation Aware
TPS has full access to the Virtual program for no cost through our partnership with the United Way and other funders.
Virtual Operation Aware is the perfect “do it yourself” option for counselors who want to facilitate the programming themsleves for individual classrooms. To utilize this free option for your school email our Program Manager, Taryn Singleton, for more information.
For more information email Taryn@OperationAware.org
Once you have registered with our Program Manager you will be given instructions on how to access the Virtual program at your own pace.
The program consists of 8 lessons for 4th and 5th grade and 6 lessons for 6th, 7th, and 8th. Each lesson comes with a 20 to 25 minute video, follow up discussion questions, and additional resources to share with your students. Lessons cover topics such as Gateway Drugs, Bullying, Digital Citizenship, Self-Esteem, and Personal Goals. Reach out to Taryn@OperationAware.org if you would like a break down of each lesson by grade level.
Operation Aware in-Person
Operation Aware's traditional in-person program utilizes a dedicated and professionally trained Prevention Educator who engages with the same group of students each week over the course of six to eight weeks depending on the grade level. This consistent and personalized approach ensures that students receive continuous guidance and support as they navigate critical topics related to substance use prevention and making healthy choices.
The program's delivery includes:
Interactive classroom sessions.
Real-life scenarios.
Group discussions.
Activities designed to make the content relatable and age appropriate for grades 4 through 10.
This unique approach enhances the likelihood of successful implementation and fosters lasting behavior change. It provides students with a safe and supportive environment to explore these topics while equipping them with practical knowledge and valuable life skills. This consistent, engaging, and personalized delivery approach strengthens the program's impact and empowers students to make informed and responsible decisions regarding substance use and abuse.
While this is the most popular form of implementation, it requires more flexibility when scheduling than our virtual program. Typically, for a school with 4-5 classrooms of a grade level, we will send one Prevention Educator to visit each class of said grade level for the day. For larger schools we have the ability to send out additional Prevention Educators. For more information or to request in-person delivery of our program please email our Program Manager, Taryn Singleton.