TGFD 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. This training is designed to prepare facilitators to implement the Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) Program successfully and with fidelity within a classroom setting. The Too Good for Drugs Program has a developmentally appropriate and separate curriculum for grades K-12; however, the focus of this training is SUPP-approved implementation for grades 6th through 8th ONLY.
Note: Too Good for Drugs Program manuals/materials are NOT included with this training program. Participants may bring all Teachers Manuals for the Too Good for Drugs Middle School Program or at the least participants should bring a minimum of one Teacher's Manual (either 6th, 7th, or 8th) as well as one Student Workbook from each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th). Participants who do not have the most up-to-date materials may obtain them from the Mendez Foundation at http://www.mendezfoundation.org/toogood/middle. Prevention First will have training materials on hand for viewing only.