C.H. Chapter 6
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