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Using the Process Creating a Healthy School Using the Healthy School Report Card. Theresa Lewallen, Director David Lohrmann, Professor Healthy School Communities Department of Applied Health Science
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Using the ProcessCreating a Healthy School Using the Healthy School Report Card Theresa Lewallen, Director David Lohrmann, Professor Healthy School Communities Department of Applied Health Science ASCD Indiana University
Learning Objectives Appreciate the importance of using an effective tool for conducting a school health status assessment Describe the similarities and differences between the HSRC and SHI Provide a rationale for choosing to use a specific tool
HSRC SHI Similarities and Differences
HSRC and SHI Both: • Support programming to address priority health issues and problems • Are consistent/compatible with CDC guidelines • Advocate completion of a needs/status assessment as the appropriate starting point • Incorporate a participatory process of completing • Lead to an preparation of an actionable report • Result in a health-related school improvement plan
SHI • Criteria involve all CSHP components • Single issue approach • Relates to five health issues • Policies and practices within context of school safety—not practices within classroom • Specific policies provided
SHI • Scale based on “existence” only • Detailed information about each indicator in reference sections • Report gives summary score • Distributed by government health agency • No cost
HSRC • Quality Indicators fully describe ALL CSHP components • Includes cross-disciplinary literature and proven practices in classroom management, school climate, and student bonding • Looks at instructional practices across the school • Scale asks about “existence”, “impact”, “effort” • Separates social-emotional climate from facilities, transportation, and safety
HSRC • Report provides prioritized recommendations for improvement • Involves community stakeholders beyond the component structure • Results available for year-to-year comparison • List of resources for improvement • Access to data customized for district, state, province, country • Distributed to influential professional EDUCATION organization • Cost includes long term web-based support
Systemic, Multi-Component CSHP Delivery Platform Policy and Planning Coordination School Health Education Social- Emotional Climate Family & Community Involvement Facilities, Transport and Safety Staff Health Promotion School Health Services Counseling, Psychological, &Soc. Services Physical Education & Activity Nutrition Services Holistically Address Any Health Problems/Issues
Implement CSHP • Conduct a status/needs assessment • Employ a participatory process • Implement a plan • Improve child and staff health • Use either HSRC or SHI