World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2025: Educational Partnership Preview
Review Our Teaching Approach Through the WCDP Presentation
If you’re exploring educational partnerships with Swim Strong Foundation, this World Conference on Drowning Prevention presentation provides a working example of how we teach situational water knowledge across different contexts.
What these Slides Demonstrate
This presentation shows our educational methodology in practice:
The U.S. Water Safety Gap Framework
How we contextualize drowning as the leading cause of death for children under 5, connecting home water risks to environmental awareness rather than just recreational swimming.
Environmental and Climate Integration
Our approach to teaching water behavior differences across man-made vs. natural environments, seasonal changes, and climate action impacts like extended hurricane seasons and increased flooding.
“Know Before You Go!®” Program Structure
The curriculum delivery model reaching 104,000+ students in NYC Department of Education grades 1-12, with demonstrated 28-36% improvement in water safety knowledge.
International Adaptability
Examples comparing NYC river safety education with Kenya’s Tana River context, showing how core principles adapt to different geographic and climate conditions.
Using This as an Evaluation Tool
Review the presentation to assess:
- Teaching methodology and content structure
- Curriculum flexibility for different audiences
- Integration of environmental and climate perspectives
- Data-driven approach to measuring educational outcomes
Next Steps for Partnership
If this educational approach aligns with your organization’s mission, contact us to discuss:
- Curriculum licensing and implementation
- Regional adaptation strategies
- Training and capacity building
- Collaborative program development
Contact:
Shawn Slevin
shawn.slevin@swimstrongfoundation.org
swimstrongfoundation.org
Shawn Slevin’s Affiliations:
- Swim Strong Foundation, New York, USA
- Global Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Rotary Club, Brisbane, Australia
- Water Safety Coalition, New York City, USA
- Multi Agency Taskforce on Life Guards and Water Safety, New York City, USA
Swim Strong Foundation – Skills for Life
Saving and changing lives through water safety education since 2006