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The Safe and Drug Free Schools (Title IV, Part A) program is designed to support programs that prevent violence in and around schools; that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs; that involve parents and communities; and that are coordinated with related federal, state, school and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student academic achievement.The purpose of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Title IV) is to support programs that prevent violence in and around schools; that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs; that involve parents and communities; and that are coordinated with related Federal, State, school and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports. |
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LBSD Child Protection Education Program K-2nd Grade Sample Lesson Plan 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Sample Lesson Plan |
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If the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) informs the Long Beach School District that a school within the district has been identified as a persistently dangerous school according to MDE guidelines, the Long Beach School District will implement the following actions: 1) Notify within 10 calendar days, parents of each student attending the school that MDE has identified the school as persistently dangerous; 2) Offer students the opportunity to transfer to a safe public school, within the Long Beach School District, 14 calendar days prior to the opening of school; a. The receiving school will be determined by the school district; b. Transfers are limited to another Long Beach Public School and depend on space available; c. Transportation by the district may be provided but is not required; d. Transfer will remain in effect as long as the original school is identified as persistently dangerous. The transfer may be temporary or permanent at the discretion of the school district. 3) For those students who accept the transfer offer, complete the transfer within 20 calendar days. 4) Develop a corrective action plan within 20 calendar days of notification; and 5) Implement the plan in a timely manner. 6) If a student becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense (as defined by MDE) while in, or on school grounds that the student attends, the Long Beach School District will offer to transfer the student to a safe school as outlined in section 2 within 14 days. Upon completion of corrective action, the district will apply to MDE to remove the school from the list of persistently dangerous schools.
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2009 - 2010 Long Beach School District PRIDE Secondary Summary 2009 - 2010 Long Beach School District PRIDE Secondary Presentation 2009 - 2010 Long Beach School District PRIDE Elementary Summary 2009 - 2010 Long Beach School District PRIDE Elementary Presentation |
The Long Beach School District utilizes the PRIDE survey to fulfill the state requirement to gather local data on substance abuse in our school and community. PRIDE surveys have been used by schools in 49 of the 50 states and several foreign countries since 1982 to gather data on student tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use and related behaviors. PRIDE has surveyed more than 8 million students, making the Pride Surveys' student drug use and violence survey the largest in the world. The survey is usually conducted in January/February of each year. All PRIDE surveys are completely anonymous. |
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Too Good for Drugs Program
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Long Beach students in grades K-8 participate in the Mendez program Too Good for Drugs. Too Good For Drugs™ (K–8) is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use among students. Too Good For Drugs™ (K-8) has a separate, developmentally-appropriate curriculum for each grade level. Each curriculum builds on earlier grade levels, an instructional design which enables students to learn important skills sequentially and retain them year after year. Too Good for Drugs has been named a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Excellence in Prevention award by the American Medical Association, Shining Star Award by the Southeastern Drug-Free Schools, First Place in Prevention by the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association/Department of Children and Families Best Practices Conference. Students in grades 9-12 participates in the Mendez program Too Good for Drugs and Violence. Too Good for Drugs & Violence — High School is a comprehensive prevention education program for grades 9-12 designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to remain safe and drug free. This program combines components of Too Good for Violence (K–8) and Too Good for Drugs (K–8) in an innovative approach that allows high school students and schools to meet both prevention and academic needs. Too Good for Drugs has been named a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Excellence in Prevention award by the American Medical Association, Shining Star Award by the Southeastern Drug-Free Schools, First Place in Prevention by the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association/Department of Children and Families Best Practices Conference
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For Youth:
For Parents:
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The White House Office of
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), a component of the Executive
Office of the President, was established by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of
1988. The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies,
priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. The
goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and
trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health
consequences. To achieve these goals, the Director of ONDCP is charged
with producing the National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy directs
the Nation's anti-drug efforts and establishes a program, a budget, and
guidelines for cooperation among Federal, State, and local entities. ONDCP Drug Facts: Online only resources containing drug-related data from a variety of Federal studies frequently updated as new data is released. Each one is extensively cited with links to the original data whenever possible. American Council for Drug
Education: Caring adults -- parents, family members and other
caregivers -- have the best chance of helping children grow up to be
drug-free. The messages parents deliver influence children, not just for
today, but throughout their lives. "Facts for Parents" is designed to
provide you with practical advice and up-to-date information as you
broach this difficult subject. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization that unites parents, renowned scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy children. Best known for its research-based national public education programs, the Partnership motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, and to find help and treatment for family and friends in trouble. The centerpiece of this effort is an online resource center at drugfree.org, featuring interactive tools that translate the latest science and research on teen behavior, addiction and treatment into easy to understand tips and tools. Research conducted by AP and MTV recently showed that kids see their parents as heroes— at drugfree.org, parents can connect with each other, tap into expert advice for children of all ages, and find the support they want and need in their role as hero to their kids. The Partnership depends on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other contributors. The Partnership thanks SAG/AFTRA, the advertising industry and our media partners for their ongoing generosity. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome.
A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
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