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TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS S E C O N D E D I T I O N 1 BACKGROUND Health and Wellness in School Major Areas of Concern Childhood Obesity Epidemic Mental Health Substance Use Multi-faceted Issues Need Multi-dimensional


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TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

S E C O N D E D I T I O N

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Health and Wellness in School

  • Major Areas of Concern
  • Childhood Obesity Epidemic
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Multi-faceted Issues Need Multi-dimensional Approaches
  • Physical Health and Wellness
  • Nutrition and Healthy Habits
  • Behavioral Health and Pro-Social Decision-making

Student Wellness is Critical to Student Achievement

BACKGROUND

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TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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ROLE OF POLICY

School Wellness Policy

Federal Law LCAP District Priorities

Assess Improve Sustain

School Wellness Policy

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Partnerships to Promote Health & Wellness Ideas for Health and Wellness Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

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PROGRAMS

Student and School Programs

  • Two Major Dimensions
  • Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Behavioral Health
  • Multiple Levels of Resources
  • Ideas, Models, and Success Stories
  • Resource Guides and Consult Providers
  • Ready-to-implement and Ready-to-Partner Programs

Consider the target audience: Student, Class, School, District

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LET’S GET STARTED

Addressing Concerns and Overcoming Barriers:

  • “Kids don’t want fruits and vegetables”
  • “We don’t have money to do that”
  • “There isn’t enough time in the curriculum”
  • “That isn’t our responsibility”

Implementation Examples:

Nutritional Promotion - PE and Physical Activity - Nutritional Environment - Drinking Water -

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What is available online?

  • Live Well Schools best practices

resources

  • Latest Tools for Schools revision in

PDF

Why use both online and print?

  • Caters to users’ needs and preferences
  • Quickly incorporates new information
  • Strives towards comprehensiveness

WEB RESOURCES

http://www.livewellsd.org/content/livewell/home/partners/best-practices-for- schools.html

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Live Well Schools Website

www.livewellsd.org/content/livewell/home/partners/best-practices-for-schools.html