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Autumn Barnes, Contributor; Adina Cooper, Contributor; Marci Hertz, Contributor; Kesha Hudson, Contributor; Sarah Lee, Contributor; Sandra Leonard, Contributor; Bailee Peralto, Contributor; Mary Schauer, Contributor; Katy Suellentrop, Contributor; Jorge Verlenden, Contributor; Natalie Wilkins, Contributor; Camara Wooten, Contributor; Anna Yaros, Contributor – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023
This action guide was designed for school administrators in kindergarten through 12th grade schools (K-12), including principals and leaders of school-based student support teams, to identify evidence-based strategies, approaches, and practices that can positively influence students' mental health. This action guide describes six in-school…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Elementary Schools, Early Childhood Education, Middle Schools
Marks, Beth; Sisirak, Jasmina; Heller, Tamar – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
Adults with developmental disabilities are at significant risk for health problems. Effective health promotion can improve outcomes--and that's why adult day and residential agencies, schools, and other organizations need this invaluable program development guide. An urgent call to action and a start-to-finish framework for health promotion, this…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Physical Disabilities, Quality of Life
Thissen-Milder, Mary – Minnesota Department of Education, 2006
Since 1923, Minnesota educators have been engaged in teaching and promoting Physical Education. In 2005, it has become apparent that the 2,500 physical education instructors in Minnesota are in need of a Best Practices document to support quality Physical Education. As a result, this manual has been developed to provide assistance to school…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Educational Quality, Physical Education
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Sullivan, Candace; Bogden, James F. – Journal of School Health, 1993
This paper describes five key trends in the ways the rules for education are changing, the potential implications of the changes, and challenges for those promoting school health education. (SM)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Health, Educational Change, Educational Policy
US Department of Health and Human Services, 2004
Promoting healthy and safe behaviors among students is an important part of the fundamental mission of schools, which is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults. Improving student health and safety can: increase students? capacity to learn; reduce absenteeism; and improve physical…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, School Safety, Self Evaluation (Groups), School Policy
Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1992
This publication offers practical guidance to help food service professionals provide sound nutrition to America's children and serves as a basis for the revision of U.S. Department of Agriculture meal patterns, menu planning guides, and the development of new recipes. The guide is organized into two sections. The first, "Implementation of…
Descriptors: Child Health, Dietetics, Dietitians, Early Childhood Education
Montana State Dept. of Public Instruction, Helena. – 1992
Comprehensive health enhancement programs (CHEPs) are a curricular area required by new Montana accreditation standards. The curriculum combines the disciplines of health and physical education into an integrated, holistic, health-oriented program. A CHEP incorporates an expanded concept of health services--healthy school environment, employee…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts