Selecting Research-Based Prevention Programs for Your School

This case study is designed to provide you with the tips, tools, and resources you need to locate and select the research-based drug and violence prevention program, or combination of programs, that is most likely to be effective in your school and community.


Table of Contents

1.  Introduction
2.  Getting Started
 
How Do I Begin?
How Much Time Should I Spend on This Event?
How Is the Site Organized?
Can I Print These Materials?
Where Can I Go for Help?
Can I Access These Materials After the Event?
3.  Day 1: Making the Case for Research-Based Prevention
 
Background
Today's Meeting
Discussion Questions
4.  Day 1 Supporting Materials
 
Supporting Materials: School and Community Data Sources
Supporting Materials: Overview of Research-Based Prevention Strategies
Supporting Materials: Tool for Mapping Prevention Strategies
Supporting Materials: Common Elements of Federal Criteria for Identifying Research-Based Programs
5.  Day 2: Getting on the Same Page
 
Plans and Strategies and Programs... Oh My!
Describing the Process
Discussion Questions
6.  Day 2 Supporting Materials
 
Supporting Materials: Prevention Programs and Student Outcomes
Supporting Materials: Patty's Slide Presentation
Supporting Materials: Patty's First Steps for Selecting a Research-Based Program
Supporting Materials: Program Matrix
7.  Day 3: Assessing Feasibility: Is This the Right Program for Our School?
 
Narrowing the Field
Practical Considerations
Discussion Questions
8.  Day 3 Supporting Materials
9.  Day 4: Event Summary and Wrap-Up
10.  Discussion Summary
11.  Resources & Links
 
Tips for Participating in Online Events
Glossary
Links for Locating Research-Based Prevention Programs
Links to Research-Based School Reform Models
Links to General Prevention Planning Sites

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