Rural Education Alcohol Prevention
Project REAP

REAP is aimed at addressing the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the students, as well as the community concerning the dangers and consequences of alcohol and other substances.  The project's main goals are to reduce the incidents of alcohol use, increase academic achievement and reduce school "drop outs".  In order to do this, programs are being implemented at the Cuero Junior High and Cuero High School campuses.

LifeSkills Training - LST (6th - 8th graders) - works to enhance the student's self-esteem, ability to make decisions, and the ability to resist peer and media pressure.  LST is taught as a series of classroom sessions.  LifeSkills Training also helps students develop skills in:
        Drug resistance skills
        Personal self-management skills
        General social skills

Reconnecting Youth - RY  (9th - 12th graders and their families) - is divided into four major units:  enhancing Self-Esteem, Decision Making, Personal Control, and Interpersonal Communication.  RY is offered as a credited elective that uses daily class lessons essential for school achievement and student motivation.  Reconnecting Youth centers around three central program goals:
        Increased refusal skills
        Increased school performance
        Increased coping skills

Too Good for Drugs - (9th - 12 graders and their families) - is take-home information and worksheets on alcohol and drug prevention for youth and their families.  This program also includes alternate activities for the entire family.

Parenting Wisely - PW - is where parents are able to take part in a 3 hour CD/DVD video that allows flexibility in viewing this program.  The program is designed for parents with children up to 18 years old.  The CD explains different situations and how to become a more effective parent when dealing with these issues.

Creating Lasting Family Connections - CLFC (6th - 12th graders and their families) - is a comprehensive family strengthening, substance abuse, and violence prevention curriculum that helps families become strong, healthy and supportive.  CLFC provides parents and children strong defenses against risk factors by teaching:
                Appropriate skills for personal growth
                Family enhancement and interpersonal communication
                Refusal skills for both parents and youth

Debra Baros, Asst. Supt, Community Relations and Development
Phone:  361-275-8874
Email:  dbaros@dewittec.net

Karlissa Chandler - Project REAP, Program Director
Phone:  361-275-1264
Email:  kchandler@cueroisd.org