Training
For more than 30 years, ETR has been building the capacity of organizations, schools, healthcare settings, and government agencies through our training and technical assistance services. ETR uses a holistic approach to professional development and capacity building, tailored to address the goals of organizations and the communities they serve. Our research-based professional development model is designed to achieve sustained learning and is rooted in cognitive science, neuroscience, implementation science, and adult learning theory.
Featured Work and Resources:
DASH NTAC
The National Technical Assistance Center for Adolescent Health and Well-Being (NTAC) aims to provide training, technical assistance, and resources related to the What Work in Schools approach, the CDC Professional Development Practices, and other topics related to school-based and adolescent health. The NTAC supports education agencies, consortia, and NGOs across the U.S. that are funded under CDC-RFA-DP-24-0139, CDC-RFA-DP-23-0002, and CDC-RFA-DP-22-2203. To contact the team, reach out to NTAC@etr.org.
TCCC
The Tribal Community Coordinating Center (TCCC) is California's Statewide Coordinating Center for the American Indian initiative to Reduce Tobacco-Related Disparities. TCCC is funded by the California Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Program to provide technical assistance and support to California funded Tribes and Tribal-serving organizations in their efforts to reduce the harmful impacts of the commercial tobacco industry. Learn more about their work at https://www.ca-tccc.org/ and sign up for the free TCCC’s monthly newsletter list here.
Communities Energized for Health (CEH)
Communities Energized for Health (CEH) addresses exposure to secondhand smoke in rural communities of Northern California. Through meaningful partnerships and the support of the communities most impacted by secondhand smoke, CEH aims to increase smokefree multiunit housing, mobile home park complexes, and healthcare centers. This project works directly with decision makers to expand smokefree indoor policies and Kick It California’s free tobacco cessation referral system for community members to quit commercial tobacco use on their own terms. Learn more about CEH’s work here.
Rural Outreach and Advocacy for Resilience (ROAR)
The Rural Outreach and Advocacy for Resilience (ROAR) addresses tobacco retail availability in rural areas of Northern California. The primary objective of this project is to partner with at least 10 organizations representing or serving Rural and/or Latino populations to contribute to the project's tobacco prevention work. The secondary objective is to work toward comprehensive tobacco retail licensing in jurisdictions within Butte and Colusa Counties—such as eliminating the sale of menthol and other flavored products, decreasing the number of tobacco retail outlets, restricting discount programs for tobacco products, and more.
MCAH grant
ETR provides specialized training and technical assistance for the California Department of Public Health’s Adolescent Health Section, supporting two key initiatives: the Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) and Adolescent Sexual Health Education (ASH Ed.) Programs. These efforts aim to reduce adolescent birth rates, repeat births, and sexually transmitted infections among youth. Through evidence-informed strategies, the programs promote healthy relationships, support access to clinical care, and strengthen statewide models for adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
Black Infant Health
The Black Infant Health (BIH) Program aims to decrease Black infant mortality and enhance maternal health by teaching participants effective stress-reducing techniques and life skills. ETR was brought on as a consulting partner to update and improve the BIH curriculum based on scientific program design and development best practices. The program uses a group-based approach with life planning and case management to build social support, empower participants, and foster positive choices. Using the refreshed curriculum, ETR conducted regional trainings to equip Family Health Advocates (FHAs) with the necessary skills to effectively implement the BIH Program.
Request Training or Technical Assistance
Connect with our team by completing this brief form to request customized training or technical assistance. Our services range from one-on-one consultation and organizational capacity building to keynote presentations and large-scale events. We support a variety of focus areas, including curriculum implementation, facilitation skills, and program development. Grounded in evidence-informed practice, all services are tailored to the unique needs of each organization and the communities they serve.
HealthSmart Training
HealthSmart is a customizable K-12 curriculum created by ETR that develops and supports healthy behaviors for a lifetime. To help educators of all levels get the most out of our program, we offer training options to meet their needs. There is a self-paced online orientation for educators with a HealthSmart account, and the ability to request virtual in-depth, multi-hour trainings, as well as topical trainings for content areas in HealthSmart and more. Learn more about HealthSmart training opportunities.
Virtual Training Center
Stay up to date with ETR’s Virtual Training Calendar — your go-to source to sign up for interactive, expert-led trainings on how to effectively facilitate evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Whether you're new to sexual health education or looking to deepen your skills, our virtual sessions offer practical guidance, engaging tools, and real-world strategies to support youth-centered, inclusive programming. Browse upcoming trainings and register today.
