Description of the Model
Whole School Whole Community Whole Child Model
Create Your Own WSCC Initiative
Ideas for Implementation
ACSD examples of WSCC implementation at the state and local level, which have been frequently requested over the last few years.
Training Tools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides training tools for you to use in your schools. What was formerly known as DASH Training Network, is now “Training Tools for Healthy Schools: Promoting and Academic Success. Resources include limited-time workshops and downloadable assessments.
Training Tools for healthy schools available include the following:
- School Health Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide (SHI) -The SHI can help schools assess the strengths and weaknesses of their health policies and programs and develop an action plan to improve them.
- Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) - The PECAT can help schools and districts revise, select, or develop a quality physical education curriculum.
- Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) - The HECAT can help schools and districts revise, select, or develop a quality health education curriculum.
- School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity -The School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity can help schools develop, implement, and evaluate healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices for students.
This site also provides assistance with requesting a trainer for your workshop.