Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students, school nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other health care providers, dental hygienists, health education professionals, community leaders, and even parents can present Tar Wars. You don’t need special training or a specific background to get involved. Your volunteer efforts and enthusiasm are key elements in the success of the program.

You will first need to contact your Tar Wars state coordinator and let them know you are interested in being a presenter. Your state coordinator may be able to match you with a school in your area that has requested a presentation. You can also contact the principal or teacher at your local school directly and request the opportunity to discuss tobacco prevention with their fourth- or fifth-grade students.

Next, read through the classroom activities section. A presenter training slideshow in PowerPoint and as a PDF is available to help you familiarize yourself with the objectives of the activities of the Tar Wars program. Since the classroom activities are designed to be interactive, you are encouraged to present without the slideshow.

We want to hear from you! What went well? What didn’t go so well? Are your needs being met? Please take a few minutes to provide us with some valuable feedback about the Tar Wars program, lesson plan, your classroom presentation, and how many kids you’ve reached with the tobacco-free message by submitting the online Presentation Questionnaire for Presenters.