Life Education program draws support
Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and everyone who helped make this year’s Family Fun-a-thon a success!
The turnout for the I-KAN Regional Office of Education’s Life Education programs was tremendous. Such a response may be attributed to the fact that last year this unique substance abuse prevention program reached more than 13,000 K-12th graders at 61 schools in Iroquois and Kankakee counties.
The program engages nearly 600 teachers in its effort to teach students the skills they will need to choose healthy lifestyles and avoid the dangers caused by abusing alcohol and other dangerous substances. The program also addresses the issue of bullying and staff are available to provide support to Student Assistance Teams.
Last year, the Life Education’s junior high school underage drinking program gained national attention when it was featured in a training film produced by Hazelden -- one of the world's largest and most respected private not-for-profit alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers which also known for its research and prevention education.
For greater detail about the Life Education programs, click here.
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