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Christine Schilp Mills, MEd , MPH Director of Programs christine@activelifeHQ.org. Today’s Objectives. Discover free ACTIVE Life tools and resources to assist in parent/guardian involvement
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Christine Schilp Mills, MEd, MPH Director of Programs christine@activelifeHQ.org
Today’s Objectives • Discover free ACTIVE Life tools and resources to assist in parent/guardian involvement • Identify ways to collaborate with other school districts throughout TX in identifying ways to get parents on board • Adult ACTIVE Nutrition • Share activities with participants 2
Crisis Unhealthy is the norm 3
Symptoms of the Crisis • Type II Diabetes • 20 million Americans • 176,500are under 20 yrs. • Pre-Diabetic • 54 million Americans • 2 million are under 20 yrs. • Youth today are 1st generation in 100 yrs. with lower projected life expectancy than their parents
Obesity Trends U.S. Adults 1990 1999 2009 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 7
What is the Solution to America’s Health Crisis? A well-organized, national social movement focused on ACTIVE, healthy lifestyles and environmental changes 8
The Solution to America’s Health Crisis to Make Healthy the Norm 9
How are YOU a part of the Solution? …To Get Parents on Board … To Collaborate …To Make Healthy the Norm! 10
It’s Time School Summit 2012 • San Antonio, TX • June 25-26 2012 • Register NOW! • Coco@activelifeHQ.org
SNAP-Ed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education • ACTIVE Nutrition lessons – youth and adults (January 2012) • USDA/SNAP-Ed approved 14
SNAP-Ed / Adult ACTIVE Nutrition • Interactive learning • Targets lower-income families • Healthy eating • Nutrition-related behaviors 15
Materials Offered • 5 bilingual AdultACTIVE Nutrition lessons • 16 Youth ACTIVE Nutrition Lessons • Web Resources • Family engagement • Options for modifying lessons • 4 colorful health and nutrition-related posters • Monthly electronic newsletter 16
Spotlight on School Champions Thornwood Elementary Spring Branch ISD 11
Sharing and Showcasing • Physical Education • Health Education • Health Services • Family/Community Involvement • Staff Wellness • Nutrition Services • Social/Psycholo Services • Healthy and Safe Environment 12
Professional Development Monthly Webinars Receive Continuing Professional Education credits Learn from the experts Hear about campus and district best practices Attend Q & A Sessions
Ongoing Support • Tutorial videos • Email and phone support • Monthly webinars • Newsletters 23
Join the Movement for Healthy Change for YOU to Make Healthy the Norm! Christine@activelifeHQ.org facebook.com/teamactivelife (512) 533-9555 Ext: 308 22