COAPPP Resources, Training
and Education, and Technical Assistance
Resources
COAPPP has access to and can provide resources from academic, national, and
state experts in the field of adolescent sexual health, teen parenting, and
related topics. The following is a list of ways that COAPPP can disseminate
information and resources to youth-serving and healthcare professionals in
Colorado communities. COAPPP staff are bilingual and can provide most
resources in Spanish or English. Please contact
Shannon Sainer for more information on
bilingual resources.
• e-KNOW: A monthly e-newsletter that
highlights and provides links to the latest research, events, funding, and
program resources available related to adolescent sexual health. It also
features a “community spotlight” discussing hot topics or recognizing champions
in teen health. COAPPP publishes the e-KNOW at the beginning of each month. If
you would like to join our listserv, please contact
Robyn Aasmundstad.
• Website www.coappp.org: COAPPP updates this
website frequently with current news articles, press releases, resources for
professionals and upcoming events.
• In the Know: This annual print
newsletter and annual report, published each spring, highlights significant
research and programs impacting the health and well-being of Colorado youth and
their families. It discusses COAPPP projects and achievements and recognizes
priority work for the upcoming year.
• The State of Adolescent Sexual Health in
Colorado: COAPPP annually releases this report of state and national
data and statistics on teen pregnancy, teen births, sexually transmitted
diseases and its impact on Colorado youth and health disparities. All data
included in this report is gathered and compiled by COAPPP from various sources,
including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• County-Level or Populations-Specific Fact Sheets:
For community partners, COAPPP compiles teen birth and STI data for specific
counties, regions and populations in Colorado, upon request. This data can
provide evidence for the need for programs and funding in specific communities
or with specific populations. Please contact
Shannon Sainer for more information or to requests a specific fact sheet.
• Topic-Specific Research and Data: COAPPP has
access to national and state experts and research on a variety of topics related
to teen pregnancy, teen parenting, HIV, STIs and adolescent health. Individuals
looking for research articles or data to support local programs or funding that
address specific topics impacting teen health can contact
Shannon Sainer.
Training and Education
COAPPP has trained educators and presenters available upon request to present
and train to professionals, community groups, educators and decision-makers on a
variety of topics including:
• COAPPP Statewide Conference: COAPPP and the
Colorado Association of School Based Health Care are joining together to bring
in nationally recognized experts in the field of adolescent sexual health for a
two day conference for youth-serving and healthcare professionals. The upcoming
conference and pre-conference will be held in the Denver metro area April 17th
and 18th, 2008, (pre-conference April 16th).
• The State of Adolescent Sexual Health in Colorado:
This presentation/training offers research and data on national, state and
county teen pregnancy, teen birth, HIV and STIs and health disparities and the
status of current policies and programs throughout Colorado.
• Putting Research to Practice, an Introduction to
Science-Based Approaches to Teen Pregnancy, HIV and STI prevention: This
presentation/training provides information and resources on programs, approaches
and characteristics of programs that have been rigorously evaluated, peer
reviewed, published, and shown to change adolescent sexual risk-taking behavior.
The programs and approaches are often called “science-based” programs and
approaches. For more information on this presentation/training or this topic,
contact Shannon Sainer.
• Designing and Evaluating Programs that Work:
This training offers participants the chance to build program logic models and
design program evaluations based on organizational capacity and need.
COAPPP staff are bilingual and can provide trainings and presentations in
Spanish or English. Please contact Shannon
Sainer for more information on bilingual resources or trainings.
Technical Assistance
More and more funders and communities are demanding evidence of program
effectiveness and outcomes, however many programs cannot afford professional
evaluators. COAPPP can provide support for program implantation and evaluation
processes that help you easily and succinctly demonstrate the true impact of
your programs to current and potential funders.
COAPPP staff is available to consult with and provide technical assistance to
youth-serving and healthcare professionals throughout the state on a variety of
topics related to program planning, selection, implementation, evaluation and
sustainability. COAPPP technical assistance serves to increase the capacity of
professionals and organizations to integrate and use science-based approaches
and programs to prevent teen pregnancy, HIV and STIs. Here are some of the ways
in which COAPPP can assist communities and professionals:
• Developing and/or implementing community or
organizational needs assessments
• Identifying needs and resources in the community to
address teen pregnancy, HIV and STI prevention
• Creating a logic model to outline the specific health
goals, sexual risk-taking behaviors, and risk and protective factors that your
program aims to address
• Identifying programs and/or curricula that have been
rigorously evaluated and proven effective in changing sexual risk-taking
behavior (known as “science-based programs/curricula,” please refer to attached
definitions of science-based programs and approaches)
• Assessing which of these programs or curricula would
fit best within your organization or program setting
• Purchasing the program or curriculum that is
identified as most appropriate for your organization
• Training on the curriculum or program when possible
• Assisting in planning the implementation of the
program or curriculum
• Developing appropriate evaluation plans and tools for
process and outcome evaluation of the selected program
• Assisting in the implementation and analysis of the
evaluation plan and tools
• Identifying potential funding and developing a plan
for sustainability of the selected program
COAPPP staff are bilingual and can provide technical assistance in Spanish or
English. Please contact Shannon Sainer
for more information.
Networking Opportunities and Community Discussions
COAPPP serves Colorado communities and professionals throughout the state by
offering networking opportunities, meeting with organizations on-site, and
facilitating community forums. COAPPP hosts networking opportunities throughout
the year, please look for upcoming events on our website or in our e-KNOW
w-newsletter. COAPPP regularly travels to visit communities throughout Colorado
to meet with professionals on-site or facilitate community meetings. If you
would like to schedule a visit from COAPPP, contact
Shannon Sainer.
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