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02.08.10
Improving Mental Health with Federal Grant Opportunity
The Department of Education is offering up to $400,000 per year to expand school counseling programs.Elementary and Secondary School Counseling ProgramProposal Deadline: February 26, 2010Likely number of grants: 44Size of grants: $150,000-$400,000 (up to three years)Join us for a teleconference on Wednesday, February 10th at 3:30 pm E.S.T. to learn more about the grant and application process. To register, email cmeeker@pa.org or call 978-524-4662.
Important Things to Know:
Not sure if the grant is right for you? Call us at 978-524-4500 or email info@pa.org to speak to a PA representative.01.22.10
PA will see you at the ACCT Conference in Atlanta!
ACCT 20th Annual International Challenge Course Symposium and ConferenceJoin us for a great learning and networking event! Stop by the booth and get your free PA coaster! At ACCT, you will:
01.19.10
Silver Bullets 25th Anniversary, 2nd Edition
Silver Bullets: A Guide to Initiative Problems, Adventure Games & Trust Activities by Karl Rohnke & Project Adventure, Inc. has been a classic in the adventure field for more than 25 years. The 25th Anniversary, 2nd Edition with new activities and revised classics has just been released.
For a limited time, PA is offering an author-autographed copy of the original Silver Bullets containing over 160 timeless adaptable activities, along with a copy of the new 25th Anniversary, 2nd Edition.
The 2nd Edition of Silver Bullets brings time-tested wisdom to the problems, games and initiatives along with the inclusion of new activities that speak directly to contemporary adventurers. The activities have been implemented and proven to improve self-concept, enhance the ability of members to take risks, and strengthen the willingness of group members to cooperate and work well together. A variety of audiences from teachers, counselors, therapists, camp directors and church leaders, to name a few, have effectively used the activities to bring people together, to build trust and enhance communication. From whatever age, these “Silver Bullets” can make a difference in your program and the people with whom you work. www.pa.org/store/publications.php
12.02.09
PA Launches New Therapeutic Guide and PACK bag
Introducing Stepping Stones: A Therapeutic Adventure Activity Guide and PACK BagWe are now releasing the newest in our adventure-in-a-bag series. The Stepping Stones PACK bag is designed specifically for treatment agencies, recreation therapists, juvenile justice programs and anyone who works with vulnerable and at-risk-youth. The PACK includes unique PA props and equipment, as well as a stash of favorites. You'll be able to do more than 100 activities with group sizes of up to 15 participants. The PACK also comes with one copy of Stepping Stones: A Therapeutic Adventure Activity Guide. The Stepping Stones Therapeutic Activity Guide was developed specifically to support programs and practitioners who seek to remediate or increase social skills, improve behaviors, support recovery from mental health issues and support students who have been unsuccessful in traditional educational settings. These new items are available at the PA Store!www.pa.org/store
01.22.09
Houston Area Schools - Challenge Course Presentations and Evaluations
Thanks to Mary Constant, of Fort Bend ISD for sharing presentation and evaluation information that they have collected to support the use of Ropes and Challenge Courses in schools.
The Ropes Discussion List is a service of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and OnBelay, LLC. Subscription options are available via the web at http://www.ropesonline.org/list/ 09.15.08
Back by Popular Demand - Project Adventure's 20 year Safety Study
08.29.07
MA Department of Public Safety - New Info on Challenge Course Regulations
8.28.07 Send a letter to your senator or representative and cc Gov. Patrick re: H.4206 Act Regulating Challenge Course and Climbing Wall Facilities. Sample letter
New forms: Click the link for:Revised Challenge Course License application and Also, view all previous postings and important info regarding the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Challenge Course Regulations. 08.27.07
PA Curriculum and CA State Standards for PE, Health and Fitness
Click CA Standards to see our easy to read rubric and how our curriculum aligns with CA Standards. 06.19.07
Massachusetts Clients: Update on State Regulations
The Department of Public Safety issued a memo to us on March 26 that states the following:
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