Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Programs

Online Resources to Support School Health Programs

CDC - Division of Adolescent and School Health seeks to prevent the most serious health risk behaviors among children, adolescents and young adults.

The School Health Index (SHI) Self-Assessment & Planning Guide was developed by CDC in partnership with school administrators and staff, school health experts, parents, and national nongovernmental health and education agencies for the purpose of

• enabling schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs,
• enabling schools to develop an action plan for improving student health, which can be incorporated into the School Improvement Plan, and
• engaging teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health.

CDC National Funded Partners
CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) supports 23 national nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to provide capacity-building assistance to education agencies, health agencies, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, organizations that serve youth and parents, organizations that serve youth at high risk for HIV infection, and DASH funded NGOs.

NASBE's Safe and Healthy Schools Projects
NASBE aims to help policymakers and practitioners create safe, healthy, and nurturing school environments for all of the nation's children and youth.

NSBA's School Health Programs commitment to help school policymakers and educators make informed decisions about health issues affecting the academic achievement and healthy development of students and the effective operation of schools.

DHFS Nutrition and Physical Activity Program

Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

For questions about this information, contact Emily S. Holder (608) 267-9170

Last updated on 3/28/2012 3:11:02 PM