Every School Succeeds Act (ESSA) New Guide and Resources

Healthier Generation and the Healthy Schools Campaign released a guide highlighting ways that school needs assessments required by ESSA can be a valuable tool in identifying, understanding and addressing health conditions that contribute to chronic absenteeism and poor academic performance. The guide provides the information and tools you need to convince state and local education leaders to make health and wellness a significant component of the needs assessment and school improvement process.

Check out the latest blog to read about state ESSA process and get your questions answered!

Webinar: Using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model to Build Bridges and Break Down Silos   

Tomorrow's webinar, co-hosted by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, will describe the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and how it can be used as a framework for integrating health and learning, enhancing coordination within the school district, and increasing collaboration with community partners.
 
Examples from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (North Carolina) and San Diego Unified School District (California) will demonstrate real-world application of the WSCC model to engage multiple school and community partners to support student health and academic success.

Webinar: Promoting Positive School Climate - A Social-Emotional and Character Development Approach

Hear from Social-Emotional and Character Development Associate Lab Director from Rutgers University, Danielle Hatchimonji on April 26 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT. Take away ideas and useful tips to start building a positive school climate at your own school/district. Register today!

CA School-Based Health Conference May 17-18  

The California School-Based Health Alliance is hosting the 2018 California School-Based Health Conference: Leading the Movement for a Healthy California in Sacramento on May 17-18. Learn, grow, and connect with fellow providers, educators, advocates, and other leaders in the school-based health care movement across the state!  

PA Breaks Boost Brain Power    

Research shows that active students learn better. Alliance for a Healthier Generation's easy-to-use physical activity breaks keep your students' brains and bodies active. Break up long days of standardized testing with quick and energizing physical activity breaks that help students perform at their best.

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