Making the Grade: A Guide to School Drug Prevention Programs (1999)

This 1999 report "Making the Grade: A Guide to School Drug Prevention Programs," identifies schools as having the potential to play a powerful role in drug prevention. It evaluates various school drug prevention programs, focusing on their effectiveness in covering key topics such as decision-making, stress management, communication skills, and social skills. It provides a qualitative assessment of each program's content, emphasizing the importance of family involvement and encouraging fidelity in implementation. The report also highlights the need for well-structured teacher training and support, detailed manuals, and effective evaluation tools to ensure the program is run successfully.