This program is for adolescents in 6th to 8th grade.

Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence (SFA), a school-based, social and emotional learning program, is designed to help participants examine how their values and beliefs form their sense of self and promote prosocial choices and actions.

A randomized controlled trial found that program participants engaged in less cigarette and marijuana use at the end of the year-long intervention compared to adolescents in the control group (i.e., the usual drug program). Program participants showed less progression to using more advanced substances, and Hispanic participants engaged in less alcohol use compared to adolescents in the control group. One year after the end of the intervention, participants engaged in less marijuana use compared to adolescents in the control group. Also, adolescents who participated in the program and had previously engaged in binge drinking engaged in less binge drinking. However, it should be noted that attrition from 6th to 8th grade was associated with self-reported marijuana use in 6th grade, and schools self-selected into the study, so the ability to generalize findings may be limited. Results from a pilot quasi-experimental study in three south eastern European countries indicated positive results at the end of 1 school year for current substance use and intentions to use substances in the next 3 months among current users.

Lions Quest SFA consists of an interactive curriculum that focuses on social and emotional competency, character development, leadership, and community involvement. The curriculum includes the following units:

• Unit 1: Connecting with Others;
• Unit 2: Exploring My Values and Goals;
• Unit 3: Understanding My Emotions;
• Unit 4: Respecting Myself and Others; and
• Unit 5: Making Responsible Decisions.

Each unit includes grade-appropriate lessons that develop sequentially. The curriculum can be used as a stand-alone program or can be integrated into other programs.

Lions Quest programs have been delivered across the United States since 1984. Over 500,000 educators in more than 90 countries have received training and have implemented programs to more than 13 million students. Specific previous use information for the SFA program was not located.

This program is implemented by teachers and training is recommended. A 2.5-hour live virtual workshop is available for $1,350 per person. A 1-day, in-person, on-site workshop is available for $2,700 per person. A 2-day, in-person, on-site workshop is available for $3,500 per person. Please visit https://www.lions-quest.org/sel-professional-development/ or use details in the Contact section to learn more.

Considerations for implementing this program include acquiring administrative support and teacher buy-in; making arrangements for teachers to complete training, if desired; making time in an existing curriculum to deliver lessons; and ensuring program lessons are delivered with fidelity.

The Clearinghouse can help address these considerations. Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

If you are interested in implementing Lions Quest SFA, the Clearinghouse is interested in helping you!
Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

This program includes 5 units, and each unit contains 3 to 4 30-minute lessons each.

Information on implementation costs was not located. Please use details in the Contact section to learn more.

To move Lions Quest SFA program to the Effective category on the Clearinghouse Continuum of Evidence at least one external evaluation must be conducted that demonstrates sustained, positive outcomes. This study must be conducted independently of the program developer.

The Clearinghouse can help you develop an evaluation plan to ensure the program components are meeting your goals. Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

Contact the Clearinghouse with any questions regarding this program.
Phone: 1-877-382-9185 Email: Clearinghouse@psu.edu

You may also contact Lions Clubs International Foundation by mail 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 or visit https://www.lions-quest.org/contact/

https://www.lions-quest.org/explore-our-sel-curriculum/middle-school-social-and-emotional-learning-program/