This evidence-based delivery system links university-based prevention researchers with two established program delivery systems within a state—the Cooperative Extension System at the Land Grant University and the public school system. The public school system offers collaborators who support evidence-based programs access to youth in the community. Extension offers knowledge of the community and experience in disseminating educational programs. In this way, the delivery system entails a partnership-based approach to evidence-based programming, called the PROSPER Partnership model. More about PROSPER Programs.
The vision of PROSPER is to support community partnerships that sustain the most effective programs for promoting positive youth development and strong families, and to facilitate translation of prevention science into widespread community practice. PROSPER stands for PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience.
Lyndon Town School
Why Lyndon Town School is a PROSPER Partner: The decisions we make today, dictate the life we lead. It is important to have the tools in life that can help us live a happy, healthy and satisfying life. The earlier we gain these tools the sooner we start using them and the better our lives can be. Step Up and PROSPER at Lyndon Town School is a tool that will assist in the transition from 5th grade to middle school; not just for students but for families as well. Communication, problem solving, decision making, healthy choices, cooperation, leadership and self-responsibility are just some of the many life skills a 6th grader and their family will address by participating in Strengthening Families Program 10-14. Students continue to participate in this evidence-based programming with LifeSkills in 7th grade. Join us in the belief that your actions now will impact your future.
- Listen to the VPR Story on PROSPER by Charlotte Albright.
Lyndon Town School Team
2591 Lily Pond Road | Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-626-3209
Sarah Kleinman, Team Leader, 802-656-7637
Mollie Falk, Co-Leader, LTS School Guidance Counselor, and SFP 10-14 Facilitator
Ellen Rowe, Prevention Coordinator, UVM Extension
Amy Gale, LTS Principal
Kathrin Lawlor, Vermont Department of Health
Lindsay Carpenter, Community member and SFP 10-14 Facilitator
Sue Galipeault, LTS Educator, SFP 10-14 Facilitator/Trainer
Cheryl Chandler, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Jeanne Laughton, Faith-based Community Representative
Tim and Lisa Ulrich, LTS Parents
Camels Hump Middle School
Why Camels Hump Middle School is a PROSPER Partner: In an effort to provide community dialogue and resources, University of Vermont Extension has partnered with the Camels Hump Middle School to implement PROSPER. Since the Fall of 2013, PROSPER Teams, composed of community stakeholders, cooperate to deliver evidence-based programs to a critical mass of families and youth in a targeted age group to bring about positive community-wide change. The Camels Hump Middle School serves as a community gathering spot, where the school community can access resources and programming. Read About PROSPER's Impact at Camel's Hump (pdf)
Camels Hump Team
173 School Street | Richmond, VT 05477 | 802-434-2188
Kara Bissonnette, Team Leader, SFP 10-14 Facilitator
Rachel Elliot, Co-Leader, CHMS School Health teacher, SFP 10-14 Facilitator
Mark Carbone, CHMS Principal
Sarah Kleinman, UVM Extension
Bryan Agran, Community Member
Michael Dooling, Community Member
Megan Fitzpatrick, CHMS Parent
Keith Fitzpatrick, CHMS Parent
Amanda Froeschle, Vermont Department of Health
Leah Licari, CHMS Educator, SFP 10-14 Facilitator
Bronwyn McKeown, CHMS Parent
Cara Mezitt, CHMS Parent
Ken Nussbaum, Community Member
Derby Elementary School
Derby Elementary School Team
Sarah Kleinman, Team Leader, UVM Extension
Stacey Urban, DES Principal
RoseAnna Cyr, DES Guidance Counselor
Lisa Austin, DES School Nurse
Renee Barrup, DES Teacher, SFP Facilitator
Julie Raboin, Vermont Department of Health
Allyson Howl, Umbrella
Savannah William, Umbrella
Orleans South Supervisory Union
Orleans South Supervisory Union Team
Sarah Kleinman, Team Leader UVM Extension
Ellen Rowe, Prevention Coordinator, UVM Extension
Caitlyn Bottiggi, OSSU Co-Leader
Michelle Salvador, Vermont Department of Health
Adam Roseberg, OSSU Superintendent
St. Johnsbury School
St. Johnsbury School Team
Sarah Kleinman, Team Leader UVM Extension
Ellen Rowe, Prevention Coordinator, UVM Extension
Melissa Maney, Co-Leader, SJS Guidance Counselor
Jeremy Ross, SJS Principal
Tennyson Marceau, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Kathrin Lawlor, Vermont Department of Health
Lauren Farina, SJS Educator
Lisa Emerson, SJS Educator
PROSPER Partners
State Management Team
The State Management Team coordinates implementation across community sites and conducts process and outcome evaluation.
Sarah Kleinman, PROSPER State Coordinator & State Agency Advisory
Responsible for the local functioning of the community teams. Make sure Prevention Coordinator and Team Leaders have the resources to do their jobs. Liaison, convener of state agencies to keep them informed and solicit their input.
Ellen Rowe, PROSPER Evaluation Coordinator
Oversees web-based youth surveys for school-based program as well as hard copy youth and parent/guardian surveys for family-based program. Works with Team Leaders to collect survey data and fidelity observation forms. Creates reports and shares data with funders and collaborators.
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