Mandate of Vincent’s Law
Fentanyl Poison Awareness
The critical role of classroom instruction in addressing the opioid epidemic is now imperative, as we are losing too many innocent and precious lives.
Vincent’s Law will utilize tools in opioid prevention, education and address the crisis’s multifaceted nature. It caters to the various needs of students, educators and families.
This approach is to build prevention as a priority and instigate problem solving and coping skills. It empowers teachers as change agents, enhancing their confidence, which opens a more honest communication and fosters a more supportive environment. The ultimately will affect the home environment and help parents deal with this perilous topic.
The ‘street smart’ curriculum will be included as mandatory courses for 6th-12th grade.
It will include the following:
1: The specifics of illicit fentanyl and how it is different from what medical doctors may give out for pain.
2: It covers all the different forms of fentanyl and how dealers are getting very creative with how to get people hooked.
3: It teaches students and provides information about the dangers of fentanyl, and how a tiny dose of fentanyl can be lethal.
By providing evidence-based curriculum materials, professional development resources, and innovative teaching tools, we empower educators to deliver effective prevention education, while at the same time meeting state requirements.
Instructional Materials and Curriculum
Instructional Materials
Interactive content, including videos, infographics and real-life stories.
Information on recognizing signs of fentanyl exposure and overdose.
Method for assessing program effectiveness and student engagement.
Metrics for measuring knowledge retention and behavioral changes.
Parenting resources and tools.
Curriculum
Professional development program for teachers and school staff.
Guidelines for incorporating fentanyl awareness into health curriculum.
Resources conducting discussions and activities related to drug prevention.
Youth empowerment programs for all ages.
Strategies for continuous improvement to the curriculum.
Involve highly qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds.
Using Angel Families as firsthand stories.
Student Ambassador programs.