Planning and Evaluation 

• Use needs assessment strategies to gather relevant data for ATOD prevention planning. 
• Identify gaps and prioritize needs based on the assessment of community conditions.
• Select prevention strategies, programs, and best practices to meet the identified needs of the community.
• Develop an ATOD prevention plan based on research and theory that addresses community needs and desired outcomes. 
• Identify resources to sustain prevention activities. 
• Identify appropriate ATOD prevention program evaluation strategies.
• Conduct evaluation activities to document program implementation and effectiveness. 
• Use evaluation findings to determine whether and how to adapt ATOD prevention strategies.