Top Most Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What does Project ALERT cost?

    The Project ALERT curriculum package, priced at $150 (plus shipping and handling), includes online teacher training. Traditional workshops can be arranged for districts placing volume orders for 25 or more curriculum packages. Here's what you will receive when you order the Project ALERT package:

    • Access code and instructions for online teacher training
    • 14 lesson plans
    • 8 interactive student videos
    • 12 full-color classroom posters
    • Toll-free phone support and technical assistance
    • Unlimited online access to the curriculum resources and refresher training

    Plus, as a bonus, all educators who have completed the Project ALERT online training or attended a workshop will receive:

    • Periodic print and video updates to the curriculum
    • A subscription to the ALERT Educator, a teacher support newsletter, and
    • A certificate of training completion verifying contact hours.

  2. What classroom equipment is needed to implement the program?

    The classroom should be equipped with a TV and video player, chalkboard, newsprint, felt-tip markers and masking tape. An overhead projector and screen are optional. Capacity to photocopy a limited number of student handouts is necessary.

  3. Does Project ALERT have any evaluation instruments?

    Yes. Project ALERT makes a fidelity instrument available. This tool allows educators to see how well their classroom implementation parallels the implementation criteria proven effective in research.

    A Student Use Survey, similar to the one RAND used during their initial validation of Project ALERT, is also available. It contains questions regarding studentsÂ’ current drug use patterns and their attitudes and beliefs about drugs.

    Both of these tools, as well as a knowledge assessment tool,  and can be downloaded from the web site.

  4. What funds can be used to pay for Project ALERT?

    The money to pay for the program can come from a school district's professional development budget or from Federal Safe and Drug-Free School Funds. The "No Child Left Behind Act" of 2001 calls for $3.2 billion for Professional Development. There are also new sources of funding available for technology-based professional development. Educators should consult with their school or district technology coordinator to determine if technology funds can be accessed for Project ALERT Training Online.