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Now What. Final Steps in Implementing the Gold Sneaker Initiative. Next Steps. Implementation Packet – Do It! Follow Checklist Change policies Staff training – outline to use is included in implementation packet and is available online http://health.state.tn.us/goldsneaker.htm.
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Now What Final Steps in Implementing the Gold Sneaker Initiative
Next Steps • Implementation Packet – Do It! • Follow Checklist • Change policies • Staff training – outline to use is included in implementation packet and is available online • http://health.state.tn.us/goldsneaker.htm
Next Steps • Complete “Gold Sneaker Application” packet and return to Department of Health – see implementation packet • Wait…you will be notified of approval of designation • Once you have been approved to be a Gold sneaker Facility…
Gold Sneaker Designation • A certificate of achievement presented by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness • Two Gold Sneaker stickers which can be placed on entrance(s) to the facility or used in promotional activities for the facility • Gold Sneaker stickers for your facility • Access to an electronic Gold Sneaker logo to be used in materials produced by the facility • Recognition on the following websites: Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and the Gold Sneaker websites
Follow Up …Once Designated • approximately six months following the initial training • Staff attitude toward the enhanced policy implementation will be assessed and maintenance of knowledge will be assessed through a follow up test. • You will get a physical activity kit for completing and returning the survey on time!! • Facilities needing further assistance will be identified and targeted by the Child Care Resource & Referral Network to provide additional assistance to ensure the facility’s success.
Accountability • Assured through monitoring • The Department of Health will perform site visits with at least 20% of all Gold Sneaker child care facilities. • During this site visit, physical activities with children of varying age groups will be observed • required documentation of physical activities will be evaluated • Classroom lesson plans will be observed, paying particular attention to the inclusion of adequate time for the required physical activity and adequate time for consuming meals and snacks. • Breastfeeding infant feeding plans will be reviewed to assure completion by the family and the facility. • The facility’s policies will be reviewed to assure the relevant policy information is included. • Employee training materials will be examined to assure that the Gold Sneaker policies are stated as standard practice for the child care facility.
Finally… • Questions? • Local CCRR • Child Nutrition and Wellness • childnutritionandwellness@state.tn.us