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keepin’ it REAL (kiR) is a scientifically proven, effective substance use prevention and social and emotional competency enhancing program designed to focus on the competencies linked to preventing substance use and abuse. There are three versions of the program: standard, rural, and Spanish. The lessons are designed to promote interaction among the students as well as between the students and teachers, so that students are involved in their own learning.
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The keepin’ it REAL drug prevention curriculum is a ten-week program consisting of ten 45-minute lessons for 6th, 7th or 8th grade youth. Using a “from kids, through kids, to kids” approach, the videos and interactive nature of the lessons come from real kids’ experiences.
The standard bundle includes material appealing to a more standard multi-ethnic population including Caucasian, Latino, and African-American students.
This bundle is NOT intended for use with officers or other law enforcement personnel.
The keepin’ it REAL drug prevention curriculum is a ten-week program consisting of ten 45-minute lessons for 6th, 7th or 8th grade youth. Using a “from kids, through kids, to kids” approach, the videos and interactive nature of the lessons come from real kids’ experiences.
The rural bundle includes materials developed with and for students living in rural area of the U.S.
This bundle is NOT intended for use with officers or other law enforcement personnel.
The keepin’ it REAL drug prevention curriculum is a ten-week program consisting of ten 45-minute lessons for 6th, 7th or 8th grade youth. Using a “from kids, through kids, to kids” approach, the videos and interactive nature of the lessons come from real kids’ experiences.
The Spanish bundle includes materials developed for and with Spanish-speaking students. For use in the U.S. as well as Spanish speaking countries outside the U.S.
This bundle is NOT intended for use with officers or other law enforcement personnel.