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, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children
The goal of this program is to improve school performance through reciprocal peer tutoring.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of Clear the Air Utah is to improve the air quality in Utah.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to increase participants' physical activity.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
This initiative strives to alleviate nursing shortages in underserved areas.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Rural
The San Juan Regional Medical Center community van aims to meet the transportation needs among citizens of the Four Corners region for reliable access to quality healthcare.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Urban
The goal of this program is to reduce gang violence.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of this program is to prevent further criminal behavior among first-time juvenile misdemeanor drug offenders.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Children, Teens, Urban
To provide emergency shelter to homeless or runaway youth aged 12 to 17.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
The goal of this program is to maximize learning for all students.