Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Program
AODA Program
The Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) AODA program, first authorized under Chapter 331, Laws of 1979, is designed to help local school districts utilize their staff and program resources to develop comprehensive AODA programs. The DPI provides assistance to school districts to develop comprehensive AODA programs which encompass both prevention and intervention services. Prevention programs are designed to help students avoid or minimize future problems related to alcohol and other drug use, while intervention programs are designed to help students who are already experiencing problems. Resources are provided to districts in four general categories: training, technical assistance, information dissemination, and grants. The discretionary grant program supports the development and expansion of district-wide comprehensive, kindergarten through grade 12, alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and early intervention programming as part of a coordinated school health program.
2026-27 AODA Supplemental Grant
AODA Supplemental Grant Application
Application Deadline Extended: June 24, 2026 by 11:30 p.m.
Grant Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Grant Resources and Forms
- Program Grant End-Of-Year (EOY) Report
- Program Fiscal Report
- Guidelines for Using State and Federal Grant Funds to Cover MH Treatment Costs for Youth
- A Guide for Schools to Address Prevention and Intervention of Substance Use
Join Our AODA Email List
To receive information and updates on grants, workshops, conferences and other ATODA-related resources, contact elizabeth.pease@dpi.wi.gov to subscribe to the ATODA email list.
Student AODA Mini-Grant Program
The AODA Student Mini-Grant Program allows students to submit proposals/projects, with costs up to $1,000, each fall. For more information regarding Student AODA Mini-Grants, please visit the AODA Mini-Grant website.
Program Assessment Tool (AODA) and Resources
Please check out the information and resources included below for more information and resources in planning and assessing your district's current comprehensive AODA program.
- Program Assessment Tool Introduction Program Assessment Tool (AODA) - Hard Copy - This form has been updated to a fillable format as of 3/30/23.
- Program Assessment Glossary
- Combating the Opioid Crisis: Schools, Students, Families
- AODA Web Resources
- Effective Scientifically-Based Programs
- Get Smart About Drugs
- Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain: A Reach Out Now Mobile Application
- Surgeon General’s Report on Addictions in America
- Wisconsin Epidemiologic Profile on AODA 2016
- DOJ’s Safe Schools Legal Resource Manual
- Wisconsin Statutes related to ATODA in K-12 public schools
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- Preparing for Opioid-Related Emergencies in K-12 Schools from the Federal Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Center
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services “Small Talks” about alcohol. Learn how to talk to your child about alcohol.
AODA Consultant
The Student Services consultant who assists with state-funded AODA grants is listed below.