Take Action Policy Toolkit: The Take Action Policy Toolkit is intended for both education and public health sectors to identify and implement best practices for supporting tobacco and nicotine-free school efforts. The Toolkit includes 6 sections: Addressing policy, Reviewing Data, Providing Education, Supporting Quitting, Engaging Youth & Families and Partnering with Community. A policy checklist, sample policy language and guidance on the use of equitable discipline are included.
STEPP School Partner Letter: This ready-to-use resource outlines collaborative strategies and can be shared with school partners, serving as a great jumping off point to help start or deepen conversations around achieving Goal 1.2— reducing youth nicotine use through prevention, education, and supportive responses.
The letter can be used to introduce/reintroduce yourself to school staff and remind your school partners of available resources.
The Restorative Approach to Discipline: This resource explains how non-punitive, restorative responses to tobacco or nicotine infractions keep students engaged in learning while promoting accountability, reflection, and support. It outlines the three pillars of effective restorative discipline—reflective, restorative, and instructional—and connects educators to evidence-based strategies and resources for replacing suspension with learning-centered alternatives like the Second Chance program
Tobacco and Nicotine Infraction Tiered Discipline Toolkit: The Toolkit provides a structured, restorative framework for supporting schools in addressing tobacco and nicotine infractions. It includes practical tools, like planning worksheets, reflection guides, and meeting templates, to help staff, students, and families respond with accountability and support, rather than punishment.
PUP and MIP Laws-Rethinking Consequences: Guides school resource officers toward supportive, education-first responses to youth vaping.
Prevention Education and Alternative to Suspension resources, including 1-pagers that can be shared with school staff.
The BIG Deal About Nicotine presentation. This engaging, student-facing presentation is designed for middle and high school students and can be used in classroom as well as large-group settings.
Youth Cessation Guide: This Guide is a curated collection of resources designed to support youth on their journey towards healthier choices and a smoke-free future. The toolkit is divided into multiple sections including: Resources for Providers, Parents, Schools & Communities. The toolkit includes Quit Curriculums, Flyers, and Youth Programs.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): NRT can be an important tool for treating nicotine dependence in youth. The American Academy of Pediatrics has created several resources to help guide NRT use with youth.
Oral Nicotine Pouches fact sheet- Resource from CDPHE that can be used with students, school staff, parents and guardians.
Public Health Law Center: Zyn & The Rise In Popularity of Nicotine Pouches
Truth Initiative Infographic-What are oral Nicotine Pouches?
Vape Detector 1-pager: Explains what vape detectors are, why they are not recommended for use in schools and provides guidance for evidence-based sustainable alternatives to Vape Detectors.
Vape Detector conversation planning document: This document is designed to help you prepare to engage in conversations with school staff around the topic of vape detectors and ultimately, around taking a supportive approach to addressing vaping on campus. Document includes guiding questions and other suggestions to help you prepare.
Tackling Teen Vaping: School social worker, Haley Figueroa, discusses how vaping impacts young people and strategies for trusted adults to support them.
My Vaping Mistake: Videos of real teen experiences with vaping. Videos specific to peer pressure, athletics, the future, and mental health.
National Behavioral Health Network-Article: Youth, Vaping, and Stress statistics
Truth Initiative: Vaping, Nicotine, & Mental Health infographic
I MATTER. The I Matter program connects youth with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available) that are completely confidential.
Tobacco Education Resource Library provides guidance for parents/guardians as they seek to support their child (available in Spanish).
Talk with your Teen about E-Cigarettes-A Tip-Sheet for Parents. Access in English & Spanish
Public Health Law Center: FAQ's about Nicotine Pouches
Ex Community. Guidance to help a child quit vaping. Includes community of support and text messages to help guide conversations with your child/youth.
Instagram! Follow Forward Together CO — Parents. Forward Together helps parents and teens become more connected because strong connections mean a brighter future. Posts are in English & Spanish.