About the Program
Skills for Tomorrow is a comprehensive primary prevention curriculum for upper elementary and middle school students to assist with the development of social and life skills. Through role playing, stories and discussions, the program addresses the issues and pressures students face on a daily basis. It recognizes that decisions are the most difficult when they involve peers.
The program was first established 10 years ago with the help of program assessments completed by teachers, which indicated the need to include more socially relevant information in the curriculum. Over the past five years, research has proven that the most effective prevention programs include a Life Skills (social skills) component. The Skills For Tomorrow program has evolved into a network of more than 60 classrooms and 2,000 students.
Due to the pandemic and the need for remote learning, this program is now offered virtually. For more information, please contact Mark Fenz.
Staff/Contact Information
Mark Fenz
Prevention Educator
1625 Hertel Ave.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
716.831.2298 ext. 111
mfenz@thepreventioncouncilec.org
Components/Curriculum
The Skills for Tomorrow program has evolved into a network of more than 60 classrooms and 2,000 students. Curriculum topics include:
- anger management
- bullying
- conflict resolution
- dealing with feelings
- goals
- negotiation
- peer pressure and refusal skills
- recognizing and managing stress
- relationships
- responsibility
- self-esteem and stress managemen
Program Goals
Goals and objectives include:
- Providing students with the information they need to make healthy decisions
- Enhancing students’ social skills so they are able to deal with different issues effectively
- Helping students identify the different support systems within their lives