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newGrant Opportunities!!!

new Youth Violence and Drug Use Prevention Grant Application Acrobat pdf file

new Web Resources Acrobat pdf file
Funding Categories Acrobat pdf file
Principles of Effectiveness Acrobat pdf file
Science-Based Programs Acrobat pdf file
Title IV Coordinators Excel file
Title IV Law Exit DOE
Title IV Overview Acrobat pdf file
USDOE Safe and Drug-Free Schools Site  Exit DOE
new Waiver Request Form word file

Tools and Other Resources
Training Calendar
Kids Count Exit Department of Education web site
Links of Interest Acrobat pdf file
Needs Assessment Acrobat pdf file
Policies and Procedures
School Climate Questionnaire (Student)
Truancy Reduction Tool Kit Exit Department of Education web site

Office of School Safety and Learning Support
Mike Herrmann, Executive Director
710 James Robertson Parkway
5th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Phone: (615) 741-3248
Fax: (615) 532-6638

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Title IV - Part A. Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program

The purpose of Title IV-Part A, The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, is to support programs to prevent violence in and around schools; prevent the illegal use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco by young people; and foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement.  Without a safe and orderly learning environment, teachers cannot teach and students cannot learn.  Students and school personnel need a secure environment, free from the dangers and distractions of violence, drug use and lack of discipline, in order to ensure that all children achieve their full potential.

Title IV-Part A has two main components: the formula grants program and the discretionary grants program. Local school districts receive formula grants for a wide range of drug- and violence-prevention activities and strategies by submitting an approvable Consolidated Application. Discretionary grants are awarded through grants and contracts to district and community groups for services to youths with special needs such as students who are suspended or expelled.

Principles of Effectiveness apply to formula grants and discretionary grant programs. The Principles of Effectiveness require that grantees:

  • Base their programs on research-based prevention activities;
  • Select activities to local needs, as determined by objective data;
  • Establish a set of performance measures for their programs aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly and drug-free learning environment;
  • Involve parents in their programs; and
  • Evaluate their programs.

Safe and Drug Free Schools

Rita Tompkins, Title IV-A Program Manager (615) 741-8466

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