GST BOCES - Instructional Support Services

Our Mission:	To build the capacity of school communities to connect theory to practice to enhance supportive learning environments that promote youth development and academic achievement and decrease those behaviors that put children at risk.
What We Provide:	Regional ongoing professional development through the provision of trainings, workshops, and awareness sessions and technical assistance on health and school improvement topics. Resources, research and best practice information, skills and strategies.
Specialty Areas:	Positive School Climate, Safety and Discipline Youth Development Character Education Physical, Psychological, Emotional and Social Skill Development Teen Pregnancy Prevention Tobacco Use Prevention and Policy Development Health Education Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment HIV Prevention SAVE Certification Wellness Policy Support Family and Community Involvement Primary Prevention Education Coordinated School Health Physical Activity and Nutrition GLBTQ (Shelter from the Storm)
Our Staff:	Margaret Strumpf, Health & Wellness Specialist Bush Campus, Building 11 739-3581 X1229 Rebecca Moss, Health & Wellness Specialist Bush Campus, Building 11 739-3581 X1420 Connie C. Scudder, Health & Wellness Specialist (Tobacco Free Healthy Schools-Chemung, Schuyler, Yates Counties) Bush Campus, Building 11 739-3581 X1128 Ellen Schafer, Health & Wellness Specialist (Tobacco Free Healthy Schools-Broome and Tioga Counties) Bush Campus, Building 11 739-3581 X1491 Julie Stashko, Health & Wellness Specialist (Tobacco Free Healthy Schools-Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie Counties) Berkshire Farms, Binghamton 772-3123 X107 Laura Fleming, RD, CDN, Nutritionist/Eat Well Play Hard Coordinator Bush Campus, Building #11 739-3581 x1825 http://www.chemungeatwellplayhard.org
Helpful Links:	http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/sss (Student Support Services formerly Comprehensive Health & Pupil Services) http://www.mhric.org/scss (NYS Center For School Safety) http://www.health.state.ny.us (NYS Health Department) http://www.siecus.org (Sexuality Information Education Council of the U.S.) http://www.nysahperd.org (New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) http://www.gvboces.org (New York State Student Support Services Center) http://www.schoolhealthservices.org
Tobacco Free School Policy Programs. Tobacco Free School Policy Partners provide resources and support to schools around the state seeking to develop, implement, and enforce effective tobacco-free school policies. Schools play a key role in creating attitude and behavioral change among students, families and members of the community. By creating an environment that supports and promotes tobacco-free values and behaviors, schools can be leaders in the fight for tobacco-free lifestyles for children and adults. Funding is currently provided to 30 School Policy Partners across the state.