Al's Pals

Prevention Links is a certified provider of the Al’s Pal Curriculum.  Al's Pals is a comprehensive curriculum and teacher training program that develops social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities, and healthy decision-making in children ages 3-8 years old. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program. Through fun lessons, engaging puppets, original music, and effective teaching approaches, Al's Pals:

• Helps young children regulate their own feelings and behavior, allowing educators more time for creative teaching by reducing the need for discipline

• Creates and maintains classroom environments of caring, cooperation, respect, and responsibility

• Teaches conflict resolution and peaceful problem-solving

• Promotes appreciation of differences and positive social relationships

• Prevents and addresses bullying behavior

• Conveys clear messages about the harms of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

• Builds children's abilities to make healthy choices and cope with life's difficulties