TGFD/Maximizing Life is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core curriculum while acquiring essential prevention education teaching strategies. The trainer will familiarize participants with the research, theory, and concepts behind the program and provide an opportunity for facilitation practice.
The Too Good for Drugs/Maximizing Life Program has a developmentally appropriate and separate curriculum for grades K-12. This training is designed to prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program for either 4/5th, MS or HS grades successfully and with fidelity within a classroom setting.
This training will meet the IDHS training requirements for those implementing TGFD/Maximizing Life in either 4th/5th grade, middle school, or high school.