Comprehensive Programs

15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128

Elaine Cofrancesco, Ph.D., ecofrancesco@powayusd.com, Executive Director
Cindy Hicks, chicks@powayusd.com, Prevention Specialist/Grant Researcher
858 521-2830

Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities - All PUSD Sites

The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities supports the "Too Good for Drugs" drug prevention curriculum and "Second Step" violence prevention classroom instruction programs; provides teacher and parent support and training; assists with drug dog detection at middle and high school campuses; builds community collaboration via the "Safety Wellness Advocacy Community Coalition (SWACC)."

Tobacco Use Prevention Education

High Schools - Grades 9-12
Middle Schools - Grades 6-8
Elementary Schools - Grades 4-5

The Tobacco Use Prevention Education program provides education about the harmful effects of tobacco use and develops skills of students to avoid tobacco use with education, support, and cessation tools, in collaboration with parents, community events, and other agencies.

California Healthy Kids Survey - 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Grades

The California Healthy Kids Survey program assesses students' health-related behaviors and attitudes including use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, violence, and delinquency.