These documents
describe the fidelity monitoring process for Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST), an evidence-based,
classroom-based universal prevention program listed on the Blueprints for Healthy Youth
Development registry and designed to prevent adolescent tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use, as
well as violence. The Level 1, 2, and 3 fidelity checklists provide structured observation tools to
assess whether each stage of the curriculum is delivered as intended. Across all levels, the
checklists guide observers in rating adherence to core lesson components, facilitator practices,
and student engagement, supporting consistent, high-quality implementation and continuous
improvement across the full middle school sequence.
Category: Implementation & Adaptation
Fidelity Checklist: Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (SFP 10-14) – Guidance For Conducting Fidelity Observations
This document outlines the fidelity monitoring process for SFP 10–14, a family-based prevention program listed on the Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development registry that reduces behavior problems and substance use by strengthening parenting skills, parent–child relationships, and family communication. It clarifies the role of the fidelity observer, details how to use session-specific observation forms (including room setup, curriculum adherence, facilitator delivery, and participant engagement) and provides practical guidance for preparing for and completing observations to support accurate fidelity monitoring and continuous quality improvement.
Fidelity Checklist: Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (SFP 10-14) – Family Observation Form
This packet contains family observation forms for the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) designed to guide fidelity monitoring across its 7-week curriculum. Each form provides structured items for observers to record whether key activities, facilitator behaviors, and family engagement occurred as intended during each session, supporting consistent delivery and quality implementation.
Adapting Evidence-Based Programs: A Guide.
This document presents scenario-based guidance on adapting evidence-based programs to better meet community or population needs while preserving essential core components. It clarifies which adaptations are appropriate, which require caution, and when consultation with program developers is recommended to maintain fidelity to the original model.
Fidelity Checklist: Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (SFP 10-14) – Youth Observation Form
This packet contains youth observation forms for the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10–14 (SFP 10–14), covering its 7-week curriculum. Each form is designed for use during sessions to systematically record whether planned youth activities, facilitator behaviors, and engagement measures occurred as intended, supporting fidelity monitoring and consistent program delivery.
Template for Leading Successful Prevention Projects
This Project Management Guide is designed for schools and organizations taking on a new prevention project, such as implementing a new evidence-based program. The worksheet was developed as a resource for the eCourse Project Management.
Fidelity Checklist: Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (SFP 10-14) – Parent Observation Form.
This packet contains parent observation forms for the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10–14 (SFP 10–14) spanning its 7-week curriculum. Each form provides structured items for observers to record whether key parent-focused activities, facilitator behaviors, and participant engagement occurred as intended, supporting fidelity monitoring and consistent implementation quality.
Program Budgeting
The Prevention Learning Portal offers an eLearning course that helps you get ready to start a new prevention program. The course provides a Program Budget Template that you can use to calculate the program’s total estimated costs, actual costs, and the difference between the two. The Program Budget Template is available to you here in the PLP eLibrary as a downloadable Excel tool. You are encouraged to also take the Program Readiness eCourse to help you in your additional efforts to launch your new program.
Fidelity Checklist: Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND)
This document outlines the fidelity monitoring and assessment approach for Project Towards No Drug Abuse, a high school, classroom-based prevention program listed on the Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development registry that aims to prevent adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs. It guides observers in systematically assessing how closely the curriculum is delivered as intended, using itemized rating scales for lesson adherence, facilitator delivery quality, student engagement, and overall session execution. The checklist also includes space to document notable “change” events or “wow” moments that capture meaningful participant responses or indicators of high-quality implementation.
Project Management: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) Diagram
Any small and large project involves multiple individuals and stakeholders. It is extremely important in managing tasks across the project life cycle to define which individuals/stakeholders are Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed (RACI). A RACI Diagram or RACI Matrix can assist program managers in identifying who needs to be involved and how they are involved. You can view this video for an overview of RACI Diagrams.