Each of the Too Good programs has undergone rigorous, independent evaluation studies to measure their effects on students' skills, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors.
The studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national research conferences. The outcomes data collected in these studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Too Good.
Evaluation StudiesThe evaluation studies presented here have been conducted by third-party researchers and used randomized treatment-control group designs (pre-test/post-test, 20-week post-test, or one-year follow-up). The researchers examined pre-test equivalence between treatment and control groups; potential bias of loss of student data over time; quality of program implementation; and estimates of reliability and validity of assessment tools. Too Good for Violence / A Peaceable Place2003 Summary Too Good for Drugs / Maximizing Life2004 SummaryToo Good for Drugs / Maximizing LifeToo Good for Violence / A Peaceable PlaceToo Good for Drugs / Maximizing LifeMaximizing Life and A Peaceable PlaceToo Good for Drugs / Maximizing LifeToo Good OST |
Quality Assurance ReportsAs part of its ongoing quality assurance program, the Mendez Foundation collects data from its direct service prevention education activities to monitor trends in student outcomes and program effects. Data collected from this ongoing implementation informs program development, updates, and revisions. Below is a sampling of these QA reports. This section is updated as new data is made available. 2018-2019 TGFD - Maximizing Life QA Summary 2017-2018 TGFD - Maximizing Life QA Summary 2016-2017 TGFD - Maximizing Life QA Summary 2015-2016 TGFD - Maximizing Life QA Summary |
| Organization/Agency | TGFD | TGFV | TGFD&V |
|---|---|---|---|
| NREPP: National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs & Practices | Reviewed evaluation | Reviewed evaluation | Reviewed evaluation |
| Promising Practices Network: Programs that Work | Screened program | Screened program | Screened program |
| SAMHSA: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration | Model program | Model program | Model program |
| What Works Clearinghouse: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Science | Positive effects on behavior | Positive effects on behavior & knowledge, attitudes & values | Positive effects on behavior & knowledge, attitudes & values |
| CEBC: California Evidence Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare | TGFD Grade 6 Scientific Rating 2 - Supported by Evidence
| Not Yet Rated | Not Yet Rated |
| CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning | Not Yet Rated | Elementary SELect Program
| Not Yet Rated |
August 4-6, 2026
Tue -Thu
Curriculum Training
Open Enrollment Trainings provide the knowledge and skills to implement with confidence and results. Sessions include Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence for Elementary, Middle, and High School and Seeds of Nutrition Grade 6.
October 6-8, 2026
Tue-Thu
Curriculum Training
Open Enrollment Trainings provide the knowledge and skills to implement with confidence and results. Sessions include Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence for Elementary, Middle, and High School and Seeds of Nutrition Grade 6.
February 9-11, 2027
Tue-Thu
Curriculum Training
Open Enrollment Trainings provide the knowledge and skills to implement with confidence and results. Sessions include Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence for Elementary, Middle, and High School and Seeds of Nutrition Grade 6.
Spring, 2027
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Training of Trainers
This two-day comprehensive session will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to train other professionals in your school, district, or community who intend to deliver the Too Good programs.