Coalition Goals:
The goals of the Coalition are in alignment with National goals for
education. No Child Left Behind (NCLB), signed into law January 8, 2002, has as
its overall purpose to ensure that each child in America is able to meet the
high learning standards of the state where he or she lives.
One of its
specific goals, as spelled out in the Federal Register issued on March
6, 2002, is “All students will be educated in learning environments that are
safe, drug free and conducive to learning.”
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Goal Statement 1: The Coalition
will provide the Clay County School System with the resources necessary
to introduce prevention in all grades.
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Goal
Statement 2: The Coalition will establish resources and
assistance in Clay County for prevention,
intervention and treatment. |
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Goal
Statement 3: The Coalition will provide parent and citizen
education on alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse.
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Goal
Statement 4: The Coalition will assist churches and other
non-profit organizations in neighboring communities on how to establish
coalitions to promote safe and drug-free communities. |
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