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Safe and Drug Free Schools

Title IV: Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant 2007-2008

To meet the federal requirements of this grant, the district must submit a comprehensive plan for drug and violence prevention that describes activities or programs to be funded. The district hereby assures the Massachusetts Department of Education that pursuant to requirements in NVLB, Title IV, Part A, the district will:

1. Develop and implement a program plan for violence and/or substance abuse prevention
2. Use funds for effective programs
3. Use funds in coordination with other funding sources
4. Use funds for programs that convey clear messages
5. Develop a plan to ensure a safe and secure school district
6. Conduct timely and meaningful consultation
7. Promote parent involvement
8. Provide for public review of application and waiver requests

2007-2008 Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant Summary

Goal: To support and promote a safe and drug free community.

Objectives:

1. Reduce incidents of peer conflict at the elementary schools.

a. Continue to implement the Second Step violence prevention
program in grades K-5 that:

• recognizes and rewards prosocial involvement by teaching children how to deal with emotions, resist impulsive behaviors, resolve conflicts, learn problem solving skills and understand consequences of their actions.

• reinforces healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior by teaching the causes of conflict, influences that promote and discourage violence and the consequences of violence.

2. Reduce incidents involving drug use at the middle and high
school by

a. Continued use of the Michigan Model curriculum using modules relating to substance abuse in grades 5, 8, and 9 that:

• recognizes and rewards prosocial involvement by teaching skills of communicating assertively, refusal, personal and social problem-solving and accessing resources

• reinforces healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior by teaching students the rules and laws related to drugs, legal issues related to drug use among adolescents, how to promote drug free messages to peers and apply a personal commitment to living drug free.

If you are interested in being involved with this community effort or have any questions regarding the Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant please contact; Karen Costa, Director of Health and Family Consumer Science at Braintree High School. kcosta@braintreema.gov


Related Links :

http://www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org/

Braintree High School Guidance