Elementary
Curriculum Costs
Sources of Strength Elementary uses a grade level pricing model to maximize equity, access, and implementation. Costs are based on grade level rather than per student or per classroom. This allows every teacher, classroom, and student in that grade level to have access to the curriculum. This pricing structure does not require every classroom in a grade to implement the curriculum but rather makes it easier and more affordable for those that would like to implement. Costs for Elementary Curriculum are as follows:
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Cost is per grade, per school
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Physical copies of the curriculum for the purchased grade level: up to 8 copies per grade level of K-2 Curriculum and up to 6 copies per grade level of 3-6 Curriculum
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Digital access to the curriculum for the purchased grade level
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Ongoing support resources, including access to restricted content on the website, email support, and access to technical assistance calls as requested
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*Only available for schools that have one classroom per grade level
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Physical copies of the curriculum for each of the purchased classrooms/grade levels
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Digital access to the curriculum for the purchased classrooms/grade levels
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Ongoing support resources, including access to restricted content on the website, email support, and access to technical assistance calls as requested
Training Costs (at least one coach required for program)
Training and support are essential for effective and sustainable implementation. Sources of Strength Elementary utilizes a Coaches Training model to equip district and building-level leaders to support classroom instructors. This two-day training develops fluency in the content and capacity to coach and support classroom instructors. It is recommended that each school train at least two coaches. The model requires schools having at least one coach from the school or district level.
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Two training days from Sources of Strength National staff.
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Materials for Coaches to increase fluency in the content and the capacity to coach and support classroom instructors throughout implementation.
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Ongoing support to equip building-level leaders to support classroom instructors and provide opportunities to practice staff wellness.
- Training space would be provided by Sources of Strength or local host
- NOTE: It is recommended that each school train at least two coaches for sustainability. The model requires each school to have at least one trained coach from each school.
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Registration for up to 50 attendees only in your region for a two-day Coaches Training. The training would not be open to external attendees from other contracts, regions, states, divisions, or provinces.
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Two training days from Sources of Strength National staff
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Materials for Coaches to increase fluency in the content and the capacity to coach and support classroom instructors throughout implementation
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Ongoing support to equip building-level leaders to support classroom instructors and provide opportunities to practice staff wellness
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Training space would be provided by the client and include coffee and snacks. NOTE: It is recommended that each school train at least two coaches for sustainability. The model requires each school have at least one trained coach from each school
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Registration for at least 15 attendees in your region for a two-day Coaches Training. $1,000 for each additional attendee. The remaining training spots (up to 35) would be open to external attendees from other contracts, regions, states, divisions, or provinces identified by the National Sources of Strength team.
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Two training days from Sources of Strength National staff
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Materials for Coaches to increase fluency in the content and the capacity to coach and support classroom instructors throughout implementation
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Ongoing support to equip building-level leaders to support classroom instructors and provide opportunities to practice staff wellness
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Training space would be provided by client and include coffee and snacks. NOTE: It is recommended that each school train at least two coaches for sustainability. The model requires each school have at least one trained coach from each school.
- 4-6 hours of workplace wellness and professional development training
- Informational foundation for all staff in the Sources of Strength curriculum and model
- Debriefing and evaluating implementation/sustainability of the curriculum, problem-solving, planning, brainstorming, collaborating, and celebrating program successes throughout the school.
- All travel costs for training trips
- Training materials and supplies
Secondary
Implementation Costs
Standard cost for Sources of Strength implementation and training with a member of the Sources of Strength National Training team.
Cost Includes:
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- Program licensing for one school year of the Sources of Strength model
- Front-end support, including support for internal buy-in, Adult Advisor recruitment, Peer Leader nomination and recruitment, training logistics, and setup
- Three to six hours of training for Adult Advisors with a Sources of Strength National Trainer
- Four to six hours of training for Peer Leaders with a Sources of Strength National Trainer
- All Sources of Strength staff travel and accommodation costs for onsite training in the continental United States
- Materials to support training and ongoing implementation of Sources of Strength, including Peer Leader Guides, Adult Advisor Field Guides, and campaign templates
- Resource and Support access, including ongoing technical support, access to restricted content on Sources website (Adult Advisor Resource portal), email support, and assistance calls
- Co-training with Local Trainers who have attended a 4-day Train-the-Trainer session (as applicable)
A paid annual licensing fee is required for schools/sites implementing Sources of Strength with a Local Certified Trainer, or sustaining the program without a Sources of Strength Adult Advisor or Peer Leader Training.
Cost Includes:
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- Program licensing for one school year of the Sources of Strength model
- Access to front-end support, including templates to increase internal buy-in, support Adult Advisor and Peer Leader recruitment, and training set up and logistics
- Materials to support training and ongoing implementation of Sources of Strength, including Peer Leader Guides, Adult Advisor Field Guides, and campaign templates
- Resource and Support access, including ongoing technical support, access to restricted content on our website (Adult Advisor Resource portal), email support, and assistance calls as requested
Train the Trainer Options
The Train the Trainer model provides opportunites for increased sustainability, scaleability, and affordability for local areas. Learn more about the Train the Trainer model here.
Cost Includes:
- Four training days from Sources of Strength National Trainer staff
- Materials for Local Trainers, including the Trainer Manual, videos, and other support resources
- Ongoing support in the certification process, including scheduling support, feedback after co-trainings, technical assistance calls, and tech resources to track progress toward certification
- Travel, accommodations, food, and costs for co-trainings for full certification is not included. Please review the co-training process here.
Cost Includes:
- Two or four training days (depending on if attending a full T4T or a Booster T4T) from Sources of Strength National Trainer staff
- Materials for Local Trainers, including the Trainer Manual, videos, and other support resources
- Ongoing support including scheduling support, feedback after co-trainings, technical assistance calls, and tech resources to track progress toward certification
- Travel, accommodations, food, and costs for co-trainings for full certification is not included. Please review the co-training process here.
Sources of Strength may add up to 10 additional registrants from other regions/contracts. This aids in cross-training and collaboration and creates a more robust training and learning environment. Training space would be provided by the client need to include coffee and snacks.
Cost Includes:
- Registration for up to 30* attendees for a four-day Train the Trainer Skills Session
* If you plan to have more than 30 attendees, the cost is $1,500 per additional registration
- Materials for Local Trainers, including the Trainer Manual, videos, and other support resources
- Four training days from Sources of Strength National Trainer staff
- All Sources of Strength staff travel and accommodation costs for onsite training in the continental United States
- Ongoing support in the certification process, including scheduling support, feedback after co-trainings, technical assistance calls, and tech resources to track progress toward certification
- Cost for co-trainings for full certification is not included. Please review the co-training process here.
Sources of Strength may add up to 10 additional registrants from other regions/contracts. This aids in cross-training and collaboration and creates a more robust training and learning environment.
Cost Includes:
- Registration for up to 30* previously trained attendees for a two-day Train the Trainer Skills Session
* If you plan to have more than 30 attendees, the cost is $500 per additional registration.
- Updated materials for attendees, including the Trainer Manual, videos, and other support resources
- Two training days from Sources of Strength National Trainer staff
- All Sources of Strength staff travel and accommodation costs for onsite training in the continental United States
- Ongoing support in the certification/recertification process, including scheduling support, feedback after co-trainings, technical assistance calls, and tech resources to track progress for certification
- Training space would be provided by the client and include coffee and snacks
Additional Training Options
Sources of Strength Staff Wellness Training is an interactive training session designed to increase wellness and resilience amongst staff members by exploring the Strengths, or protective factors, of Sources of Strength’s evidence-based suicide prevention model. Through engaging games, meaningful conversations, and hands-on learning, participants will learn about and begin to internalize these Strengths for themselves and consider how these Strengths can support others. Additionally, this training aims to increase a felt sense of belonging and connection amongst participants. By the end of this training, staff will have a deeper understanding of Sources of Strength suicide prevention protective factors and practical strategies for managing their daily stressors.
Includes:
- Two to three hours of workplace wellness training for up to 100 attendees facilitated by National Trainer
- All necessary resources, training materials and supplies.
- All National Team travel costs for training trips.
- Introduction and Connecting Activity (30 minutes)
- Resilience Framework Exploration (1 hour)
- Energizing Game and Calming Activity (30 minutes)
- Breakout Group Sharing (30 minutes)
- Closing Reflection & Application (30 minutes)
Pricing:
- $3,000 for standalone training
- $1,500 if training is scheduled on same day as Peer Leader or Adult Advisor Training
$1,500 if on the same day as an Adult Advisor training or Peer Leader training
$3,000 if extending or creating a training trip
Training space would be provided by the client and include coffee and snacks
Cost Includes:
- Two days of training facilitated by a member of the Sources of Strength National Training team, to provide up-to-date skill building for up to 30 Coordinators and Adult Advisors implementing Sources of Strength Secondary programs
* If you plan to have more than 30 attendees, the cost is $500 per additional registration.
- All Sources of Strength staff travel and accommodation costs for onsite training in the continental United States
- Materials to support training
- Ongoing support resources, including access to email support and technical assistance calls
Grant Writing Resource
If you are planning to write the Sources of Strength program into a grant and need help with the specific details of the program’s implementation, step-by-step rollout, evidence-based outcomes, cost structure, etc., please use the link below to contact our team for additional resources or to connect with your staff for assistance in your grant proposal and budget