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Shahidullah, Jeffrey D.; Brinster, Meredith; Patel, Puja; Cannady, Mariel; Krishnan, Ankita; Talebi, Hani; Mani, Nithya – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability affecting 1 in 44 children nationally. Timely referral to intervention and support services for ASD has consistently demonstrated significant long-term positive effects on symptoms and subsequent skills and family outcomes. This paper highlights a novel and innovative approach of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Telecommunications, Mental Health
Illinois State Board of Education, 2022
The Whole-Child Task Force was created by Public Act 101-0654. The Whole Child Task Force Report provides recommendations in establishing an equitable, inclusive, safe, and supportive environment in all schools for every student in Illinois pursuant to PA 101-0654. This report includes: (1) Summary of task force; (2) Background information; (3)…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Inclusion, Safety, School Districts
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Hersey, James; Lynch, Christina; Williams-Piehota, Pamela; Rooks, Adrienne; Hamre, Robin; Chappelle, Eileen F.; Roussel, Amy; O'Toole, Terry; Grasso, Tamara; Hannan, Casey – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2010
Objective: As part of a national effort to prevent and control obesity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases (NPAO) provides funding to states to improve access to healthful food and increase opportunities for physical activity. The CDC also…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Obesity, Physical Activities, State Legislation
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Fenske, Joan M. – Journal of School Health, 1975
The article discusses the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program in California, which attempts to screen all children for medical problems and provide preventive and maintenance care. (CD)
Descriptors: Health, Health Programs, Immunization Programs, Nurses
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. – 1996
During the years 1991-1995, through planning efforts in local communities, a successful model has been created for the implementation of the Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (1990). Three key components of the Colorado model are: (1) the establishment of local health advisory committees; (2) the administration of local needs…
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. – 1994
The Colorado legislature, through passage of the "Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act," declared that comprehensive health education is an essential element in public education in the state. The first half of this volume reprints Title 22, Article 25, "Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act" from the Colorado…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Guidelines
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1983
One of a series of documents prepared in conjuntion with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education for elementary and secondary schools, this publication is an elaboration of those portions of the minimum standards pertaining to school health services. Following the text of the standard and a brief…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Ancillary School Services, Communicable Diseases, Compliance (Legal)