A list of questions we are most frequently asked about Too Good for
Drugs™:
What is Too Good for Drugs™?
What is the research behind Too Good for
Drugs™?
What are the primary components of Too
Good for Drugs™?
How do I know Too Good for Drugs™
is effective?
How can I implement Too Good for Drugs™
effectively?
Do I need curriculum training?
What does curriculum training include?
How much does a curriculum training cost?
How can I find out more about Too Good
for Drugs™?
How is Too Good for Drugs™
organized?
What are some of the subjects covered in
the curriculum?
How does Too Good for Drugs™
work for teachers?
How does Too Good for Drugs™
work for students?
Is Too Good for Drugs™
designed for a diverse student population?
How is the Too Good for Drugs™
curriculum for elementary and middle-school organized?
How is the Too Good for Drugs and
Violence—High-School curriculum organized?
Does Too Good for Drugs™
includes a parent component?
Does Too Good for Drugs™
include an evaluation tool?
What are the Student Workbooks?
What does the Kit include?
How
does Too Good for Drugs™ meet the Principles of Effectiveness?
What is Too Good for Drugs™?
Too Good for Drugs™ has a separate, developmentally
appropriate curriculum at each grade level. Each curriculum builds on
earlier grade levels, a design which enables students to learn positive
life skills better and in less time. This sequential skill-building model
simplifies implementation—educators have the grade-specific lessons
they need to ensure students receive a thorough and comprehensive alcohol,
tobacco and other drug prevention program. To strengthen the program even
more, we have added lesson extenders for infusing prevention concepts
in a variety of subject areas. And to further reinforce the drug-free
message, we include an interactive component with every lesson.
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What is the research behind
Too Good for Drugs™?
Studies on risk and protective factors and the developmental assets reveal
certain elements that increase children's resiliency and help them avoid
becoming drug involved. Based on this research, Too Good for Drugs™
builds children's resiliency by teaching them how to be socially competent,
autonomous problem solving qualities which promote healthy, drug-free
living.
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What are the primary components
of Too Good for Drugs™?
Too Good for Drugs™ is based upon building five essential
skills:
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Bonding with Others
- Identifying and Managing Emotions
- Communicating Effectively
The program focuses on personal and interpersonal life skills in order
to increase children's sense of control, responsibility and self-efficacy.
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How do I know Too Good
for Drugs™ is effective?
Each year for the past 20 years, independent evaluation has proven the
Mendez programs successful in the public schools in Tampa, Florida. We
provide a pre- and post-test at each grade level to enable teachers to
determine whether students understand and remember the concepts covered
in that grade. The test consists of attitude and knowledge questions linked
to program objectives. Too Good for Drugs™
has also been recognized as a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration. Click here
to view the program sheet.
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How can I implement Too
Good for Drugs™ effectively?
Let the certified teacher and training professionals who developed Too
Good for Drugs™ prepare you to implement the program.
We offer curriculum training and a variety of one-day workshops designed
to meet the training needs of your individual school district.
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Do I need curriculum training?
For effective implementation, we recommend curriculum training for all
staff members involved in presenting Too Good for Drugs™ or
any Mendez curriculum in the classroom. Curriculum training can be tailored
to meet your school's specific needs, and we will always place a priority
on simplifying the learning process and motivating educators.
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What does curriculum training
include?
Participants will:
- Participate in fun and informative student activities from every grade
level
- Learn the essential components of the program
- Learn the curriculum in a fraction of the time
- See how each grade level expands and builds on other grade levels
- Learn strategies for teaching vital life skills to students
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How much does curriculum training
cost?
The Mendez Foundation's certified teachers and training professionals
are available to travel to your district to conduct any on-site training.
The cost of an on-site training is $1,500 per day plus travel expenses
with the purchase of $1,500 or more in materials. The training cost without
the purchase of materials is $2,000 per day plus travel expenses. Training
groups must include a minimum of 10 participants to a maximum of 50 participants.
Small districts may collaborate with other nearby school districts to
share the cost of an on-site training.
Call the Mendez Foundation at 800/750.0986 to find out about upcoming
workshops or to schedule training in your district. A minimum amount of
materials may be required for some training sessions.
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How can I find out more
about Too Good for Drugs™?
Contact the Mendez Foundation at 800/750.0986 ext 206 for assistance with
previewing curricula, ordering materials or arranging for curriculum training,
or contact
us online.
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How is Too Good for Drugs™
organized?
Too Good for Drugs™ has a separate, developmentally appropriate
curriculum at each grade level. Each curriculum builds on earlier grade
levels, a design which enables students to learn positive life skills
better and in less time. This sequential skill-building model simplifies
implementation-educators have the grade-specific lessons they need to
ensure students receive a thorough and comprehensive alcohol, tobacco
and other drug prevention program. To strengthen the program even more,
we have added lesson extenders for infusing prevention concepts in a variety
of subject areas. And to further reinforce the drug-free message, we include
an interactive parent component with every lesson.
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What are some of the subjects
covered in the curriculum?
- Setting goals and overcoming obstacles
- Analyzing media messages
- Building healthy friendships
- Serving the community
- Healthy ways to handle stress
- Peer resistance skills
- Accepting personal responsibility for choices
- Choosing healthy leisure activities
- Short-term effects and long-term consequences of drug use
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How does Too Good for
Drugs™ work for teachers?
Each kit includes an easy-to-use curriculum, fifty fun-filled student
workbooks and other teaching materials to assist in successful implementation
with minimal preparation time. Too Good for Drugs II is interactive
and fun. The program corrects misperceptions about the prevalence and
acceptability of drug use, teaches the no-use message, provides opportunities
for family involvement and much, much more!
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How does Too Good for
Drugs™ work for students?
The activities in Too Good for Drugs™ provide opportunities
for students to work together in constructive and creative ways. The variety
of teaching approaches in each grade level makes learning exciting and
different and helps promote the healthy drug-free living message to a
wide spectrum of students. Too Good for Drugs™ is an
opportunity for students to learn proactive life skills- goal setting,
decision making, bonding with others, identifying and managing emotions
and communicating effectively.
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Is Too Good for Drugs™
designed for a diverse student population?
All materials from the Mendez Foundation are designed by prevention specialists
who are also experienced classroom teachers. Every activity is field-tested
in culturally diverse settings.
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How is the Too Good for
Drugs™ curriculum for elementary and middle-school organized?
Each curriculum comes in a three-ring binder and includes ten 30-45 minute
lessons. The lessons are divided into activities and are scripted for
ease-of-use. Objectives and materials are clearly listed at the beginning
of each lesson.
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How is the Too Good for
Drugs and Violence—High School curriculum organized?
Too Good for Drugs and Violence—High School designed to teach
all students that they are too good for drugs and violence, and to equip
them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to remain safe
and drug-free. The program is based on the latest research about resiliency,
risk and protective factors—factors which research has identified
as critical for young people's successful growth and development. The
program provides students with the proactive support, positive role models,
clear boundaries and high expectations that research has shown to be the
building blocks of healthy development.
Too Good for Drugs and Violence—High School is organized
into three major components:
- Too Good for Drugs and Violence—High School core
- Too Good for Drugs and Violence--Staff Development
- Too Good for Drugs and Violence—High School infusion
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Does Too Good for Drugs™
includes a parent component?
All lessons at grade levels K-5 include a Home Workout and grade levels
6-8 include a parent newsletter, designed to encourage students to share
what they've learned with their families.
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Does Too Good for Drugs™
include an evaluation tool?
Each curriculum also includes a pre- and post-test for evaluation purposes.
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What are the Student Workbooks?
Workbooks are central to the success of Too Good for Drugs™.
Workbooks help students participate in the program and practice their
skills in ways that make learning fun.
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What does the Kit include?
The additional materials in each grade level kit reinforce the main concepts
and assist the teacher in successfully implementing the program with minimal
preparation time.
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