Scholarships
Scholarships pay for attendees training, materials, lodging, and "working" lunch during the Summer Institute. Scholarships are supported by the Louisiana Department of Education (LaDOE), the Southeast Area Health Education Center, and the Louisiana Association of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (LASDFSC). Applicants receive these scholarships on a first come - first served basis. There are a limited number of scholarships available for each training program. Register as early as possible.

Lodging
Participants are lodged in the new Southeastern housing complex. Participants must bring all bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow) and toilitries. Early lodging (Aug 1) is allowed for those traveling more than 50 miles from the campus.

Training Format
Most sessions involve a thorough training on the selected curriculum to include content lessons along with hands-on application and skill enhancement. Participants remain in their selected training sessions through the entire institute.

Who Should Attend
Teachers, administrators, health educators, school counselors, school food service personnel, prevention specialists, counselors, social workers, community-based workers, nurses, pre-service students and other health and education professionals.

Location and Time
Sessions will be held at the Southeastern Louisiana University, CATE Teacher Education Center, 1300 N. General Pershing, Hammond, LA. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM,  August 2rd; educational sessions will begin at 9:00 AM.  All sessions will end on August 4th by or before 3:30 PM. Get directions HERE.

Registration Fee
Our $20 registration fee is used to cover fees not allowed through the grants that support this training. These include, but are not limited to fees for participant use of the Southeastern Student Activity Center, refreshments during breaks, and lost key/breakage costs.