Prevention Priority
Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, Opioids, Prescription Medication and Tobacco
Population of Focus
Elementary, middle and high school students in grades 3-12 and parents/guardians
Institute of Medicine Category
Universal, Selective
Agent of Change
Schools, communities, youth-serving organizations
Intervening Variable
Individual Factors
Summary
The LifeSkills program is one of the most implemented evidence-based programs used in Iowa, serving elementary, middle and high school students, with an additional parent program. LifeSkills has both hard copies and some digital versions of the program available. With a primary focus on substance abuse and violence prevention, the LifeSkills program teaches the following: self-management skills, social skills, and drug resistance skills.
To learn more, visit the LifeSkills website by clicking here: https://www.lifeskillstraining.com/
In accordance with information provided by LifeSkills Training, the following implementation guidelines have been established for Agency prevention professionals choosing to implement this program:
| LifeSkills Programs | Population of Focus | Additional Requirements |
| Elementary School Program | Youth in grades 3-6 | |
| Middle School Program | Youth in grades 6-9 | |
| High School Program | Youth in grades 9 and 10 | |
| Transitions Program | Youth ages 16+ in grades 11 and 12 | |
| Parent Program | Parents or guardians of youth in grades 6-9 | The parent program is recommended for implementation with parents of youth receiving the Middle School Program, however other parents may be served if supported by data and aligned with the strategic plan and work plan for the selected strategy. |
| E-Learning Programs | Population of Focus | Additional Requirements |
| e-LST Elementary 1 | Youth in grades 3 and 4 | Approved as an add-on component to the Elementary School Program only. |
| e-LST Elementary 2 | Youth in grades 4 and 5 | Approved as an add-on component to the Elementary School Program only. |
| e-LST Middle School 1 | Youth in grades 6-8 | Approved as an add-on component to the Middle School Program only. |
| e-LST High School | Youth in grades 9 and 10 | Approved as an add-on component to the High School Program only. |
| Other Digital Products | Population of Focus | Additional Requirements |
| Educational Game, LST Galaxia | Youth in grades 6-9 | Approved as an add-on component to the Middle School Program only. |
| LST Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Module for Middle School | Youth in grades 6-9 | Approved as an add-on component to the Middle School Program only. |
| LST Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Module for High School | Youth in grades 9 and 10 | Approved as an add-on component to the High School Program only. |