Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Teens
The goals of this program are to 1) help youths identify the reasons kids smoke (peer pressure, advertising, lack of self-confidence), 2) provide youths with resistance tools they can really use, and 3) teach youths the value of social support in resistance through peer leadership activities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Older Adults
Meals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal since the first known U.S. delivery by a small group of Philadelphia citizens in 1954 – to support our senior neighbors to extend their independence and health as they age.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of Mornings in Motion is to incorporate high quality and structured physical activity into the school day.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Adults
The goal of this program is to raise awareness of the proper position of car head rests, and to encourage drivers to adjust their head rest to the appropriate height.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Rural
The goal of MMD is to increase physical activity among people with type 2 diabetes and improve their disease self-management skills.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens
The goal of this program is to provide girls with positive alternatives to substance use and gang involvement.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of this program is to reduce substance use and other illegal behaviors among teenage males.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
The goal of this investigation was to stop Ameriquest's predatory lending practices.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Children
MY TURN's mission is to help youth develop goals, skills and confidence needed to transition successfully into post-secondary education or training and the world of work.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education, Adults
MyTeachingPartner, or MTP, is a system of professional-development supports developed through the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning. MTP improves teacher-student interactions, which in turn, increases student learning and development.