C.H. Chapter 6

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A WSCC model should be administered by who?

Trained professional at the state, district, or school level who is responsible for managing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating school health policies, programs, and resources

The Need for School Health

An unhealthy child has a difficult time learning Health and success in schools are interrelated A school health program provides the integration of education and health

The School Nurse

Can provide great leadership for the school health program Has medical knowledge and formal training Has multiple responsibilities Often districts do not have resources to hire full-time nurses

Other WSCC Components

Counseling, psychological, and social services Physical education and physical activity Nutrition environment and services Community involvement Family engagement Employee wellness

Issues and Concerns of the School Health Program

Lack of support for WSCC School health curriculum challenges School-based health centers Violence in schools

Lack of Support for WSCC

Limited success in getting WSCC implemented across the country Need supportive legislation

School Health Policies include

Build a policy development team Assess the environment Draft the policy Adopt the policy Implement the policy Measure and evaluate Communicate the results

School Health Curriculum Challenges

Controversy Improper implementation - Often provided by individuals other than health education specialists

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model

A model focused on addressing the educational and health needs of children within the context of the school setting

Components of a WSCC Model

Administration and organization School health services Healthy school environment School health education Counseling, psychological, and social services Physical education and physical activity Nutrition environment and services Community involvement Family engagement Employee wellness

The Teacher's Role

Heavy responsibility in making sure the WSCC model works Often spend more waking hours with children than parents do

The School Health Advisory Council

Individuals from a school or school district and its community who work together to provide advice and aspects of the school health program ---Should include diverse representation

Healthy School Environment

Physical environment - School building and its contents, the land on which the school is located, and the area surrounding it Psychosocial environment - Attitudes, values, feelings of students and staff

Policy Implementation

Policies only effective if implemented Distribute policies to those affected

what does the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model provide?

Provides a shared framework and approach for schools and the community to work together to provide a systematic, integrated, and collaborative approach to health and learning

Foundations of the School Health Program

School administration that supports the effort A well-organized school health advisory council Written school health policies

School Health Policy and Practices Study (SHPPS) Assesses

School health policies School health practices at the state, district, school, and classroom levels

Policy Development

Should be executed by the school health council Should cover all facets of the school health program Gain approval from key stakeholders

what is the primary role of the School Health Advisory Council?

provide coordination of the WSCC components

School Health Education

the development, delivery, and evaluation of a planned curriculum, kindergarten through grade 12


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