The Opportunity Seminar
The Opportunity Seminar is an early intervention and secondary prevention program developed by ACPS-DSSE In Collaboration With The Alexandria Police Department (ADP), the Department Of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/CSB, The Family And Community Engagement Program (FACE), The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Of Alexandria (SAPCA), The Alexandria Juvenile And Domestic Relations District Court/ Court Service Unit (CSU). The program is run by subject experts from each agency and coordinated by qualified experienced substance abuse counselors from ACPS.
January 2019 School Assembly at Minnie Howard Middle School Subject: The risk and harmful effects of vaping (electronic cigarettes).
June 2020. Andres Acosta, ACPS-Mental Health Specialist, and Fredy Martinez, ACPS-SA counselor, facilitate the community circle (restorative practice model) final activity during the opportunity seminar. The Opportunity Seminar is a collaborative initiative that started in February 2019 as part of the substance abuse services at DSSE. The seminar provides early intervention and secondary prevention for students who violate the ACPS Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) abuse regulations, which prohibit the possession, use, and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, tobacco products, or other drugs on school grounds or on school buses. As per school policy, parents shall attend with the student. The program is delivered by subject experts from various agencies, including ACPS-DSSE, Alexandria Police Department (APD), Department Of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/CSB, Family And Community Engagement Program (FACE), Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Of Alexandria (SAPCA), and Alexandria Juvenile And Domestic Relations District Court/ Court Service Unit (CSU). The program is coordinated by qualified experienced substance abuse counselors from ACPS.
The Opportunity Seminar is a collaborative initiative that started in February 2019 as part of the Substance Abuse services at DSSE. It aims to provide early intervention and secondary prevention for students who violate the ACPS Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) abuse regulations, which prohibit the possession, use, and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco and/or tobacco products, or other drugs on school grounds, on school buses. As per school policy, parents shall attend with the student. The program is delivered by subject experts from various agencies, including ACPS-DSSE, Alexandria Police Department (APD), Department Of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/CSB, Family And Community Engagement Program (FACE), Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Of Alexandria (SAPCA), and Alexandria Juvenile And Domestic Relations District Court/ Court Service Unit (CSU). The program is coordinated by qualified experienced substance abuse counselors from ACPS.
February 2020. Joe Regotti, Operations Manager at the Court Service Unit of the City of Alexandria / Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, presented to parents and students how the juvenile court system works and what resources are available for their support. Parents and students learned about the legal framework that governs cases involving drug use in schools. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and obtain resources. The Opportunity Seminar is a collaborative initiative that started in February 2019 as part of the substance abuse services at DSSE. It aims to provide early intervention and secondary prevention for students who violate the ACPS Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) abuse regulations, which prohibit the possession, use, and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, tobacco products, or other drugs on school grounds or on school buses. As per school policy, parents shall attend with the student. The program is delivered by subject experts from various agencies, including ACPS-DSSE, Alexandria Police Department (APD), Department Of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/CSB, Family And Community Engagement Program (FACE), Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Of Alexandria (SAPCA), and Alexandria Juvenile And Domestic Relations District Court/ Court Service Unit (CSU)
October, 2021. Officer Bennie Evans and Officer Mike May addressed the Opportunity Seminar attendees. The Alexandria Police Department is an active partner in delivering the sessions. They educate and teach parents and students about problems related to substance use in schools and how they can get support. The Opportunity Seminar is a collaborative initiative that started in February 2019 as part of the substance abuse services at DSSE. It aims to provide early intervention and secondary prevention for students who violate the ACPS Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) abuse regulations, which prohibit the possession, use, and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, tobacco products, or other drugs on school grounds or on school buses. As per school policy, parents shall attend with the student. The program is delivered by subject experts from various agencies, including ACPS-DSSE, Alexandria Police Department (APD), Department Of Community & Human Services (DCHS)/CSB, Family And Community Engagement Program (FACE), Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Of Alexandria (SAPCA), and Alexandria Juvenile And Domestic Relations District Court/ Court Service Unit (CSU)
Targeted Case Management
ACPS short-term targeted case management is a service that links students to supports that match their needs, by conducting referral(s) to specialized services in the community, or collaborating with existing services. Short-term case management is limited in time to specific goals and also includes monitoring and consultation for school re-entry cases.
Clinical Consultations
A certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Board Registered Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is available for clinical and educational consultation to all ACPS teachers, administrators, parents, and student support teams. The Substance Abuse counselor also provides consultation at disciplinary hearings and school attendance panel hearings. If an ACPS member has a concern or would like to consult on a case, the Substance Abuse counselor is available to provide support and assistance.
