AODA Program
The Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) AODA program, first authorized under Chapter 331, Laws of 1979, is designed to help local school districts utilize their staff and program resources to develop comprehensive AODA programs. The DPI provides assistance to school districts to develop comprehensive AODA programs which encompass both prevention and intervention services. Prevention programs are designed to help students avoid or minimize future problems related to alcohol and other drug use, while intervention programs are designed to help students who are already experiencing problems. Resources are provided to districts in four general categories: training, technical assistance, information dissemination, and grants. The discretionary grant program supports the development and expansion of district-wide comprehensive, kindergarten through grade 12, alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and early intervention programming as part of a coordinated school health program.
2025-27 AODA Grant Competition
2025-27 AODA Grant Competition is now open!
Applications are due by March 19, 2025 by 4 p.m. and must be submitted by visiting the link above.
A PDF version is available online to help you prepare your responses in advance.
Application Materials
Grant Resources and Forms
- Budget Change Request Form NOTE: The last day to submit an AODA Budget Change Request is June 14. Only changes of 10% or more per line item require Budget Change Requests.
- Program Grant End-Of-Year (EOY) Report - Due by June 1. Anticipated release = April 2025
- Program Fiscal Report - Due by June 30.
- Guidelines For Using State & Federal Grant Funds to Cover Mental Health and AODA Treatment Costs For Youth
- A Guide for Schools to Address Prevention and Intervention of Substance Use
Join Our AODA Email List
To receive information and updates on grants, workshops, conferences and other ATODA-related resources, contact elizabeth.pease@dpi.wi.gov to subscribe to the ATODA email list.
Student AODA Mini-Grant Program
The AODA Student Mini-Grant Program allows students to submit proposals/projects, with costs up to $1,000, each fall. For more information regarding Student AODA Mini-Grants, please visit the AODA Mini-Grant website.
AODA Biennial Report
Every other year, the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Team at DPI provides a biennial report based on funded activities. View the 2022-24 Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Legislative Report.
The Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Training and Technical Assistance Center
The Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Training & Technical Assistance Center is a collaboration between the CESA Statewide Network and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a new state-wide delivery mechanism for alcohol, tobacco, other drug, violence, and bullying prevention training. The goal of the Safe & Healthy Schools Center is to provide professional learning opportunities for adults in person, online, and follow-up technical assistance. We will continue to build the capacity of Wisconsin schools to plan, implement, and evaluate the programs that most effectively prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and violent behaviors among youth in order to reduce barriers to learning.
The director is Tracy Herlitzke, CESA 4 in West Salem, (608)786-4838, therlitzke@cesa4.org
The four regional staff and contact information:
- Jenny Holle: Central Region, 920-728-7598 or jenny.holle@cesa2.org (Covering CESAs 2, 3, 6)
- Alissa Darin: East Region, adarin@cesa1.k12.wi.us (Covering CESAs 1, 7, 8)
- Lynn Verage: North Region, (715)453-2141 or lverage@cesa9.org (Covering CESAs 5, 9, 12)
- Chelsea Bellville: West Region, (715)720-2145 or cbellville@cesa10.org (Covering CESAs 4, 10, 11)
Program Assessment Tool (AODA) and Resources
For information/resources in planning and assessing your district's current comprehensive AODA program, click on the following links:
- Program Assessment Tool Introduction
- Program Assessment Tool (AODA) - Hard Copy - This form has been updated to a fillable format as of 3/30/23.
- Program Assessment Glossary
- Combating the Opioid Crisis: Schools, Students, Families
- AODA Web Resources
- Related SSPW Resources
- Effective Scientifically-Based Programs
- Get Smart About Drugs
- Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain: A Reach Out Now Mobile Application
- Surgeon General’s Report on Addictions in America
- Wisconsin Epidemiologic Profile on AODA 2016
- DOJ’s Safe Schools Legal Resource Manual
- Wisconsin Statutes related to ATODA in K-12 public schools
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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Preparing for Opioid-Related Emergencies in K-12 Schools from the Federal Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Center
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services “Small Talks” about alcohol. Learn how to talk to your child about alcohol.
SSPW Team AODA Consultant
The Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team consultant who assists with state-funded AODA grants is listed below in the contact information.
Consultant
Erick Blasing
CESA
E-mail Address
DPIAODA.Grant@dpi.wi.gov
Phone Number
(608)267-9170
(608)266-3903
Feel free to contact the DPI staff with questions you may have.