Module 6

Purpose of School Health Program

Integrates health and education to improve student learning and community health

Focus of WSCC Model

Promotes systematic, integrated, and collaborative approaches to student health

WSCC Components

Physical edu & activity, Nutrition, Health edu, Social & emotional climate, Physical envi, Health services, Counseling/psychological/social services, Employee wellness, Community involvement, Family engagement

School Health Services

Services to appraise, protect, and promote student health

School Nursing Practice

Focus on coordination, leadership, quality improvement, & community health

Examples of School Health Services

Direct care, wellness promotion, preventive services, referrals

Social and Emotional Climate

Influences mental health and learning through supportive relationships and SEL

School Health Education

Planned curriculum teaching health knowledge and healthy behaviors

Priority Health Topics

Alcohol & drugs, Nutrition, Mental & emotional health, Personal wellness, Physical activity, Safety, Sexual health, Tobacco, Violence prevention

Curriculum Development

Includes curriculum, scope, sequence

Sources for Curriculum

National and state agencies, health organizations, locally developed materials

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

School and community team that advises and coordinates WSCC implementation

School Health Coordinator

Leads and coordinates WSCC implementation in schools

School Nurse

Provides leadership, coordinates programs, conducts screenings, and promotes health education

Teacher Role in WSCC

Supports student health, observes behavior, and reinforces curriculum

Foundations of School Health Program

Supportive administration, organized SHAC, and written policies

School Health Policies

Written statements outlining goals and procedures of school health programs

Policy Development Steps

Build team, assess environment, draft, adopt, implement, evaluate, communicate results

Policy Implementation

Distribute policies, include in handbooks and meetings, communicate clearly

Monitoring School Health Policies

CDC “School Health Profiles” survey assesses policies and practices nationwide

Lack of WSCC Support

Not mandated by law

Curriculum Challenges

Differing opinions

SBHC Delivery Models

Traditional, school linked, mobile, and telehealth

SBHC Core Competencies (7)

Access, Student focus, Quality care, Partnerships, Wellness, Coordination, Sustainability

SBHC Challenges

Funding issues and political or cultural conflicts

Violence in Schools

Bullying, fighting, gangs, sexual violence, and weapons

Violence Prevention

Build trust, engage youth, and improve school climate

Sex Education Requirements

varies, 41 states + D.C. require sex/HIV education, 26 require medical accuracy

Vaccination Requirements

Mandated by state law to protect health, prevent outbreaks, and maintain herd immunity