SADD is proud to partner with AAA to deliver Shifting Gears—an evidence-based marijuana-impaired driving prevention program. Together, we offer Train-the-Trainer opportunities for students, adults, and community members, equipping them with the tools to educate others and expand the program's reach.
This site serves as the central hub for all materials needed to deliver effective Shifting Gears programming in your community. Whether you're a first-time facilitator or preparing to train others, you'll find everything you need to make an impact and promote safe, informed choices.
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Complete the form below to request a Shifting Gears Facilitator Training.
Once we receive your request, a member of the SADD team will contact you to discuss available training options, including whether an in-person or virtual training is the best fit based on your location, timeline, and needs.
We look forward to helping you bring Shifting Gears to your community!
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Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Shifting Gears Facilitator Training or have already completed it, you'll find the resources you need here. Before your training, explore our pre-training materials to familiarize yourself with the program and download helpful resources. After completing your training, you'll receive access to our facilitator resource library, featuring slide decks with facilitator notes, shareable flyers, social media graphics, Facilitator 411s, skill-building worksheets, and full-length virtual training videos you can revisit anytime.
Everything you need to confidently deliver Shifting Gears and continue growing as a facilitator is right here.
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The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) aims to expand this educational program by reimbursing public agencies and certain non-profits to present the program to students. Presenters will be reimbursed $300 per class/presentation. For information regarding this opportunity, please see the OTSO website on Shifting Gears to the left.
Important Note for Ohio Facilitators:
Facilitators in Ohio should be sure to use the Ohio-specific resources in the downloadable files accessible above.
For more information on training opportunities in Ohio, or questions, reach out at ShiftingGearsOH@sadd.org.