This core-competency-based training focuses on building participant skills required to manage an effective coalition and/or prevention program that utilizes the Strategic Prevention Framework (a strategic planning model). Participants will learn about the core competencies and essential process critical to success as well as perform a self- assessment of strengths and opportunities for future learning. Core competencies, such as community assessment, problem analysis, logic models, evaluation and sustainability, are explained along with their basis in science and current research. Practical tools for each competency are provided and participants are afforded time to practice applying the skills and tools in smaller breakout sessions facilitated by experienced trainers.

Carlton Hall is the Senior Manager of Training and Technical Assistance for the National Coalition Institute at CADCA. Prior to coming to CADCA Carlton was the president and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, a multi-faceted full service consulting organization designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families and individuals. Carlton has recently partnered with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) to provide training and technical assistance support to CADCA's National Coalition Academy. The Academy, a year long coalition development program, is designed to increase the effectiveness of communities in drug demand reduction at population level outcomes. Carlton was also responsible for the design and implementation of the award winning "Operation Makeover", an effective community-wide intervention addressing blatant open-air drug trafficking and increasing levels of juvenile violence and substance abuse offences. Operation Makeover was recognized by Vice-President Al Gore and featured in "Programs That Work" a publication by the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). After years of volunteering with many youth organizations Carlton founded The STRONG Foundation in 1993, which created opportunities to reduce service duplication while increasing partnerships with existing youth organizations.

Parking is available in the parking garage across the street

Lunches will be provided.