OSBHCN is seeking proposals for presentations on effective practices applicable to school-based health care.  In this context Effective Practices are defined and measured by being:

• A solution to essential problems in SBHC
• Intentional and strategic
• Replicable or adaptive
• Sustainable
• Innovative

Are you an engaging speaker with specific experience in one of the areas listed below?  If so, this is your opportunity to share your innovative ideas, successes and expertise with your peers while contributing to the effort to advance access to quality health care for youth.

The official deadline for proposals was June 12, 2009.  However, the Network is happy to consider a submission at any time if it will deliver relevant content for the benefit of our attendees.

Please review the areas of interest below, as well as the official Call for Presenters, Presentation Guidelines and Application.

Areas of Interest

Capacity Building

• Partnering with schools and community
• Faith-based community engagement
• Data collection and reporting
• Evaluation of SBHC performance outcomes
• Third-party reimbursement issues

Clinical

• Dental services / oral health
• HIV / STI testing
• Immunizations
• Nutrition, healthy eating, excercise, weight loss
• Reproductive health

Mental Health

• Behavioral disorders / mood disorders
• Evidence based interventions
• HIV / STI counseling
• Mental health screening and assessment
• School mental health quality improvement
• Violence / bullying

Policy Development

• Advocacy at the local level
• Developing relationships with policy makers
• Creating

Resource Development

• Developing donor relationships
• Engaging others in raising funds
• Grant writing

Grassroots Leadership

• Family engagement
• Positive youth development
• Influencing skills