L.E.A.D. is the most rapidly growing school-based K-12 Drug & Violence Prevention Program in the United States with certified instructors in 44 states. We offer the most effective evidence-based tested and proven K-12 ATOD curriculum for drug, bullying, and violence prevention in schools delivered by Law Enforcement and Educators in the United States.
We are proud to offer the evidence-based Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence K-12 substance use and violence prevention education curricula developed by the C.E. Mendez Foundation.
GIVE KIDS THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO GROW INTO HAPPY, HEALTHY ADULTS
The Too Good curricula is designed to develop self-efficacy and interpersonal skills through fun and interactive lessons that build the self confidence and commitment to health that children and adolescents need to make responsible choices and achieve success.
Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence take a comprehensive and immersive approach to skills development to promote positive, pro-social attitudes and behaviors while fostering healthy relationships and resistance to substance abuse, conflict, and negative peer pressure and influence.
The Too Good’s curricula mitigate the risk factors related to substance use and aggressive behavior and promote resiliency through the development of these skills and traits at developmentally appropriate intervals:
- Setting Reachable Goals
- Making Responsible Decisions
- Effective Communication
- Identifying and Managing Emotions
- Pro-Social Bonding
Each of the Too Good prevention curricula feature:
- Fully Scripted Lessons
- Age Appropriate Approach
- Assessment and Evaluation Instruments
- Enhanced Cooperative Learning Design
- Built-in Classroom Management
- Parent Component
TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS K-12
Skills development is at the core of the Too Good for Drugs curriculum, a universal K-12 prevention education program designed to mitigate the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). The lessons introduce and develop skills for making healthy choices, building positive friendships, developing self-efficacy, communicating effectively, and resisting peer pressure and influence.
Too Good for Drugs teaches five essential self-efficacy and interpersonal skills to build a perception of the harms of substance use and promote healthy development and academic success.
- Setting Reachable Goals
- Making Responsible Decisions
- Effective Communication
- Identifying and Managing Emotions
- Pro-Social Bonding
- Effects of Alcohol Use on the Brain and Body
- Effects of Nicotine Use on the Brain and Body
- Effects of THC Use on the Brain and Body
- Street Drugs
- Safe Use of Prescription and OTC Medicines
- Addiction
- Peer Pressure and Influence
- Healthy Risk-Taking
Too Good for Violence K-12
Character Education and Asset Development are at the core of Too Good for Violence to promote the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential for positive social development and supportive relationships. The readiness and ability to socialize, connect, and cooperate with others is essential for positive peer bonding, healthy relationship building, and advocacy for one’s needs.
The self-efficacy and interpersonal skills built into the course include:
- Setting Reachable Goals
- Making Responsible Decisions
- Effective Communication
- Identifying and Managing Emotions
- Pro-Social Bonding
- Peaceful Conflict Resolution
- Anger Management
- Identifying and Managing Bullying Situations
- Respect for Self and Others
L.E.A.D. Program Training Options
One Week New Instructor Training:
Open to any Officer never trained in any drug, violence, and substance abuse prevention program. Successful completion certifies the Officer as a L.E.A.D. Instructor in the K-12 Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence-Social Perspectives Curricula.
One-Day Instructor K-8 Curricula Training:
For all School Resource Officers and Officers already teaching a School-based Prevention Program and all Educators who are collaborating with their Law Enforcement Agency to implement L.E.A.D. Successful completion certifies that Officer or Educator as L.E.A.D Instructor in the K-8 Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence-Social Perspectives Curricula and certifies them as a member of the L.E.A.D. Family.
One-Day Instructor High School Curricula Training:
For all School Resource Officers and Officers already teaching a School-based Prevention Program and all Educators who are collaborating with their Law Enforcement Agency to implement L.E.A.D. Successful completion certifies the Officer or Educator as s L.E.A.D. Instructor in the High School Too Good for Drugs Curricula and the High School Too Good for Violence-Social Perspective and certifies them as a member of the L.E.A.D. Family.
EVIDENCE-BASED
Each of the Too Good curricula has undergone rigorous, independent evaluation studies to measure their effects on students’ skills, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors. Studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national evaluation conferences. These studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
PROGRAM KITS
Program Kits include everything you need to deliver the Too Good curricula effectively and with results. Each kit includes a Teacher Manual with fully scripted lessons, Student Workbooks, Activity Materials, take-home activities, and evaluation instruments.