Resource Guide

Federal Mandate - Local Wellness Policy - In June 2004, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act was signed into law, making it mandatory for all local education agencies (school districts) participating in USDA's school meals program to create a local wellness policy by July 1, 2006. www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/108-265.pdf

Fit, Healthy, Ready to Learn - This resource is designed to help state and local decision makers establish effective policies that promote high academic achievement and lifelong health habits.http://www.nasbe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=396:fit-healthy-and-ready-to-learn-a-school-health-policy-guide&catid=53:shs-resources&Itemid=372

The Playbook for a Healthier School Environment provides users with the best state and national resources illustrating how school health champions can create a healthy school environment. http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882_53885-222983--,00.html

Form a Coordinated School Health Team - Outlines the basic steps to forming a team. http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882_53885-222983--,00.html

Healthy School Environments - Getting Started -
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882_53885-222983--,00.html

Model Local Wellness Policy for Michigan -
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Policy_on_Welness_141434_7.pdf

Tips and Tools to Help Implement Michigan's Healthy Food and Beverage Policy -
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/TipsToolsToHelpImplementMIHealthyFBPolicy_290403_7.pdf

Tips and Tools to Promote Physical Education & Physical Activity -
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/TipsandToolsToPromotePEPA_290404_7.pdf

Communicating Your Success - Sharing successes and sharing your story can
help build and maintain support and enthusiasm for your Coordinated School Health Team's vision.
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882_53885-222983--,00.html

Michigan Action For Healthy Kids - This website provides an update on Michigan's coalition and contains lots of helpful information and resources related to healthy school environments.
www.actionforhealthykids.org/state_profile.php?state=MI.

Promoting Healthy Youth, Schools and Communities: A Guide to Community-School Health Councils - This guide provides a practical approach to planning, developing, maintaining,and evaluating district School Health Councils and Coordinated School Health Teams. American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@nho/documents/document/guidetocommunityschoolhealhcou.pdf

The Healthy Kids Survey site that contains climate surveys for students and staff.
http://www.wested.org/cs/chks/view/chks_s/16?x-layout=surveys

The Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence is a national resource for the research and development of school violence prevention strategies.
http://www.hamfish.org/cms

Michigan Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence is a unique collection of books, videos, journals, and other media that promotes awareness and increases accessibility of educational information and resources for the state of Michigan. These materials are useful for training, counseling, education, research, nonprofit business management, program development, and action.
http://www.resourcecenter.info/

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence provides research literature and resources on the causes and prevention of violence and provides direct information services to the public by offering topical searches on customized databases. CSPV also offers technical assistance for the evaluation and development of violence prevention programs.
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/

The Center for the Prevention of School Violence serves as a resource and think tank for efforts that promote safer schools and foster positive youth development. The Center provides information and technical assistance to any and all stakeholders involved with safe schools and youth development.
http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/

Michigan State Board of Education Polices

Student Health Survey - is an online survey designed for Michigan schools to determine the nutrition and physical activity knowledge, beliefs and behaviors of their students. Visit this website to learn more about how the SHS can help you determine how your school's environment is impacting student health. www.mihealthtools.org/studenthealthsurvey

The Healthy Classroom - Designed for elementary K-5 classroom teachers, administrators, and teachers' aides, this three- hour interactive, research-based in-service will teach participants how to quickly transform their exisiting classroom into Healthy Classrooms. http://mihealthtools.org/hsat/pdfs/Healthy_Classroom_Flyer.pdf

The Role of Michigan Schools in Promoting Healthy Weight - This consensus paper is very helpful in clarifying the importance of the assessment process to create healthier schools. It also contains valuable resources that relate to healthy environments in Michigan schools. This document can be found at:
www.emc.cmich.edu/healthyweight

USDA School Wellness - This website serves as a clearinghouse of information on the components that should be considered when establishing a school wellness policy.
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/wellnesspolicy.html

The WellSAT (Wellness School Assessment Tool) -  lists several questions to consider when evaluating a district's LWP. By completing the Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT), users will be able to assess the quality of their school district’s wellness policy, and will be provided with personalized guidance and resources for making improvements, based on the assessment. Developed by the Rudd Center at Yale University. http://wellsat.org

Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan - a coalition dedicated to reducing childhood obesity in Michigan through strategic policy initiatives while working with state government leaders.www.healthykidshealthymich.com

Healthy Youth CDC website -  a wealth of information on adolescent and school health, including the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and Coordinated School Health (CSH), but also a host of other topics and tools for schools. www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth

Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge - prepares schools for success by providing step-by-step instructions on how to assemble a team and make wellness a priority. The toolkit also includes materials to engage key groups, including students, teachers, administrators, nutrition staff, parents and community volunteers. All ideas, activities and resources are free or low-cost, making it easy for schools to make the healthy choice.
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/school-programs/our-programs/game-on/

Students Taking Charge -  Students across the country are putting their passion for eating right, being active and living healthy into making their schools healthier places. Use this site to get ideas, plan a project and share your success! www.studentstakingcharge.org

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CATCH - (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) is a TEA approved Coordinated School Health Program designed to promote physical activity, healthy food choices, and prevent tobacco use in elementary school aged children. The CATCH Program focuses on coordinating four components: the Eat Smart school nutrition program, K-5 Classroom curriculum, a Physical Education program, and a Family program.
www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/catch

Generation Fit - Students ages 11-18 take part in community service projects that promote more physical activity and healthier eating among their friends and families, and in their schools and communities.
www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_5X_Generation_Fit.asp

Great American Health Challenge - A comprehensive campaign to encourage Americans to Check, Move, Nourish and Quit for better health & reduced risk of disease, including cancer. Information, tips and tools are available by topic area. American Cancer Society.
www.cancer.org/greatamericans

Michigan Health Education Standards - To review the MI Health Education Standards, go to: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_29233-156852--,00.html for K-8th Grade Level Content Expectations and   http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924_41644_44224---,00.html  for high school standards, or Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines.

The Michigan Model for Health®  is a comprehensive and sequential K-12 health education curriculum that provides more than one million K-12 students throughout Michigan (as well as 39 other states) with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice and maintain healthy behaviors and lifestyles. The curriculum is evidence-based and has been accepted to the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP).  The Michigan Model for Health® addresses the most serious health challenges facing school-aged children. Families are involved through Family Resource Sheets and homework assignments. The program supports professional development and ongoing technical assistance for teachers through the statewide infrastructure of 25 regional health coordination sites that provide rapid dissemination of health information and technical assistance throughout the state of Michigan. www.emc.cmich.edu/mm

National Health Education Standards: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHER/standards/index.htm

MDE health education website: www.michigan.gov/healthed 

Health Education Curriculum Assessment tool: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/HECAT/

Let’s Move - Let’s Move initiative has instituted various programs across the country to mobilize government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies to become involved in solving the problem of childhood obesity nationwide. www.letsmove.gov

Fuel Up to Play 60 - the in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and the National Football League, in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is helping to make wellness part of the game plan in more that 70,000 schools across the country. The program includes: funding opportunities, game plan with Six Easy Steps, Playbook with more than 60 strategies, Student Ambassador program, Youth Challenges and on-line wellness tracking.www.fueluptoplay60.com

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Every Body Is Good -is a positive body image curriculum for students. It was developed through the collaborative effort of the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Department of Community Health and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. A limited quantity of printed copies are available by mail order, but electronic copies may be downloaded free from the web site.
www.emc.cmich.edu/EBIG/.

K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations and Companion Documents: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_29234-162275--,00.html

PE Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines and Companion Documents: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_29234-156836--,00.html

MDE physical Education page: www.michigan.gov/physed

MDE physical activity page: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_29823_50347---,00.html

Physical Education Curriculum Assessment Tool (PECAT) http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/pecat/index.htm

ReCharge! Energizing After School - designed for after-school programs, but has been successfully used by classroom teachers for recess, by physical education and health education teachers for class, by summer/day camp providers and by in-home daycare providers. ReCharge! provides an opportunity for students in grades 2 to 6 to learn about and practice good nutrition and physical activity habits through fun, team-based after-school strategies. http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/recharge/

Let's Move in School  - strives to ensure that every school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation so that youth will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.  www.letsmoveinschool.org

Integrating Physical Activity Into the School Day Resource Documents - from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/teachingTools/upload/PA-During-School-Day.pdf

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MyPlate - Your food and physical activity choices each day affect your health - how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. One size doesn't fit all. MyPlate offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. http://www.choosemyplate.gov

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Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students - School personnel will find the following resource useful for meeting the needs of students with chronic illnesses e.g., asthma, allergies, diabetes, and epilepsy. It may help parents/guardians better understand their own role and the role of the student in managing chronic illness at school. The guidance focuses on the issues common to students with many different chronic illnesses.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.htm

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School Psychologist Certificate - The Michigan Department of Education outlines the role of a school psychologist.
www.michigan.gov/documents/2005-087_ED_-_School_psychologist_rules_ FINAL_167008_7.doc

Who are School Psychologists? - An educational booklet developed by Detroit Public Schools http://detroitk12.org/admin/academic_affairs/special_education/school_psychology/School%20Psychologist2008Rev.pdf

School Social Work Services - The National Association of Social Workers has outlined standards that reflect and promote professionally sound practice.
www.socialworkers.org/practice/standards/NASW_SSWS.pdf

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA)- The association supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 20,000 professional school counselors around the globe.
www.schoolcounselor.org

Michigan School Counselor Association - The mission of the Michigan School Counselor Association is to actively promote excellence in professional school counseling by strengthening the identity and competencies of professional school counselors so that they may more effectively serve their constituents.
www.mich-sca.org

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Breastfeeding / Mother's Room - Three good reasons to implement a breastfeeding support program and provide space for breastfeeding mothers. Give your working mothers the opportunity to continue to provide their infant with the best nutrition, breast milk, when they return to work after childbirth.
www.eeotrust.org.nz/content/docs/breastfeeding_sheets.pdf

Everyday Choices - The American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association have joined together in a historic collaboration to encourage the prevention and early detection of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. "Everyday Choices For A Healthier Life" is a joint initiative; one of the goals is to stimulate improvements in disease prevention and early detection by increasing public awareness about healthy lifestyles. www.everydaychoices.org/index.html

Great American Health Check - The 3rd Thursday in January is the day Americans are encouraged to do something great by taking a health quiz and discuss the results with their doctor. Early detection can save your life from cancer and other disease. American Cancer Society: http://pressroom.cancer.org/index.php?s=43&item=87

Healthstyle - a Self-Test - The Michigan Department of Community Health offers this self-test that individuals can take to help them identify areas where they can make health changes. It is meant to increase individual awareness of health, and does not replace the need for a more thorough assessment. www.michigan.gov/mdch

MESSA Great Lakes Wellness Conference - The conference stresses the importance of addressing all areas of wellness--body, mind and spirit.
https://www.messa.org/MESSA/public/healthresources/wellnessconference/wellconfHome.aspx

Michigan Education Special Services Association - Provides resources for school staff wellness programs and an annual school staff health and wellness conference. www.messa.org

Michigan Healthy Workplaces Resource Guide – Provides step-by-step instructions of how to use the free assessments available to Michigan worksites, and the types of health promotion activities to implement, links to information on how to implement, and ways to determine effectiveness. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/WorksiteWellness_Web_248057_7.pdf

Health Risk Appraisal – The health risk appraisal provides a confidential, in-depth assessment and recommendations for health improvement. http://www.michigan.gov/surgeongeneral

School Employee Wellness: A Guide for Protecting the Assets of Our Nation’s Schools - Published by The Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE). is designed to help schools, districts, and states develop and support comprehensive school employee wellness programs that promote health and prevent employee health risk behaviors. The guide, which applies the eight-component coordinated approach to school health, addresses school worksite conditions that can compromise school employee health, reduce productivity, contribute to escalating health care costs, and impede student success. It is based on an extensive literature review as well as interviews with school and district administrators and staff who are implementing school employee wellness programs, insurance providers, and state agency staff members who provide technical assistance and training to schools and districts.
http://www.schoolempwell.org

Workplace Solutions - This new worksite wellness program includes a monthly wellness newsletter, Active For Life activity program; Meeting Well planning tool; interactive health website for employees (promoting proper nutrition, activity, weight control, sun safety and tobacco free lives), assessment tools, Tobacco Cessation guidance and support, and much more. Contact your local
American Cancer Society for additional information. 1-800-ACS-2345.
www.acsworkplacesolutions.com

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Body and Mind (BAM) - This colorful, interactive website was designed for young people to promote a variety of preventive and health enhancing behaviors. Topics addressed include physical activity, nutrition, asthma, stress, safety, injury prevention, and infectious diseases. www.bam.gov

Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts and Figures - Downloadable document -
Annual updates on the preventable causes of cancer--tobacco use, physical inactivity, poor nutrition--and use of cancer screening tests. Includes influences, barriers, cancer control measures for youth and adults, and highlights community/legislative/environmental initiatives to improve these modifiable risk factors.
http://www.cancer.org/Research/CancerFactsFigures/CancerPreventionEarlyDetectionFactsFigures/index

FAMILIES...GET FIT, HAVE FUN! - Copy and paste one section of Families...Get Fit, Have Fun! on to your school menu, school or classroom calendar, or school newsletter each month. There is one tip per month. http://ebookbrowse.com/families-get-fit-have-fun-doc-d659872

Healthy Kids-Healthy Weight: Tips for Families with Kids of All Shapes and Sizes - Visit this website for downloadable educational material developed for families of school-aged children of all shapes and sizes. www.emc.cmich.edu/healthyweight

Improving Life One Breath At A Time - The American Lung Association fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. www.lungusa.org

Kids' Health - Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media this website is aimed at families and has a specific parents' link. Parents can utilize the site or links for nutrition, physical activity, and health information related to youth. www.kidshealth.org

Michigan Steps Up - Michigan's Surgeon General, Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom and the Michigan Department of Community Health know there are five key things people can focus on to step up to a healthier lifestyle. With this website, they show Michigan residents how. www.mistepsup.org

PTA - Healthy Lifestyles - Parents want to be certain they're doing the right things to ensure that their children grow into healthy, happy adults. But how often are they given the opportunity to learn how to encourage nutritious eating and increase their families' level of physical activity? Local units are encouraged to plan events and activities that will help families adopt healthy lifestyles. This website will help you plan PTA Healthy Lifestyles events at your school. Together, we can make sure our children grow up healthy!
http://www.pta.org/healthy_lifestyles.asp  
http://www.pta.org/Documents/GSK_Parents_Guide_Booklet_disclaimer_added.pdf

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The Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative Toolkit - The Asthma-Friendly Schools Toolkit is a planning tool based on real-life activities that have been used in schools throughout the United States to create comprehensive asthma management systems. The Toolkit is based on the premise that a successful Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative must be grounded in a structured planning process that includes community planning, coalitions, community wide input, resources, and support. The toolkit presents a framework and provides the tools for community organizations and schools to assess the school's needs, including review of current capabilities and opportunities to strengthen infrastructure, education, and support to ensure that children with asthma are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/

Clean School Bus USA - The goal of Clean School Bus USA is to reduce both children's exposure to diesel exhaust and the amount of air pollution created by diesel school buses. These activities include encouraging policies and practices to eliminate unnecessary public school bus idling; upgrading ("retrofitting") buses that will remain in the fleet with better emission control technologies and/or fueling them with cleaner fuels; and replacing the oldest buses in the fleet with new, less polluting buses. Learn more at: www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus

Environmental Protection Agency Tools for Schools - The IAQ TfS Action Kit shows schools how to carry out a practical plan to improve indoor air problems at little- or no-cost using straightforward activities and in-house staff. The Kit provides best practices, industry guidelines, sample policies, and a sample IAQ management plan. The voluntary guidance can save schools time and money so that resources can be directed toward educating children. www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/actionkit.html

Guidance to: When Should Students With Asthma or Allergies Carry and Self-Administer Emergency Medications at School? http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/emer_med.htm

Authorization for Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medication Form
http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/wisconsin/advocacy/inhaler-authorization-form.pdf

Asthma Authorization Forms for Schools
http://www.aap.org/schooledinasthma/tools.htm#asthma

Sample Asthma in School Medication Policy
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/about-afsi/assure-access-to-medications.pdf

Student Asthma Action Management/Plan Form
http://www.getasthmahelp.org/studentAAFA.pdf

HealthySEAT - EPA has developed a unique software tool to help school districts evaluate and manage their school facilities for key environmental, safety and health issues. The new Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT) is designed to be customized and used by district-level staff to conduct completely voluntary self-assessments of their school (and other) facilities and to track and manage information on environmental conditions school by school.
http://epa.gov/schools/healthyseat/basicinformation.html

Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Program - EPA offers a wide variety of schools-related and indoor air quality (IAQ) resources at no cost. EPA has developed these resources to share information about several IAQ issues, including mold, asthma, radon, and environmental tobacco smoke.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/resources.html

Ventilation/HVAC System information for Schools
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/ventilationenergy.html

IAQ Building and Ground Maintenance Checklist checklist for Custodians
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/pdfs/kit/checklists/bldgmaintchklst.pdf

Chemical Management Information for Schools
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/chem_management.html

How to Respond to an Asthma Emergency
http://getasthmahelp.org/documents/MIPHasthmamagnet_TRP.pdf

Indoor Air Repair at School Newsletter - A must-read for school health and safety personnel. This newsletter offers tips on identifying indoor air quality problems and low- and no-cost solutions. www.aanma.org/pdf/AIRepairSchoolNL.pdf

Integrated Pest Management in Schools - Integrated pest management (IPM) is a safer, and usually less costly option for effective pest management in a school community. A school IPM program uses common sense strategies to reduce sources of food, water and shelter for pests in your school buildings and grounds. An IPM program takes advantage of all pest management strategies, including the judicious and careful use of pesticides when necessary. Since children spend so much of their day at school, integrated pest management provides an opportunity to create a safer learning environment - - to reduce children's exposure to pesticides as well as eliminate pests. EPA is encouraging school officials to adopt IPM practices to reduce children's exposure to pesticides. www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/

Meeting-in-a-Box Presentation Series - A series of presentations that include all the components for asthma education. Each English kit has everything you need for a 1-hour presentation (2 hours for Spanish). Kits include: over 50 colorful slides; presenter's guide and script; meeting coordinator's guide; reproducible handouts; sample peak flow meter and spacer; meeting sign-in sheet; meeting evaluation form; and information about AAFA. (Also in the English kits: CD-ROM with electronic files of all materials plus a PowerPoint document with recently updated slides, script and handouts). www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=4&sub=79&cont=354

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Asthma Guidelines - Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/index.htm

NIH Asthma Guidelines and Standards - www.getasthmahelp.org/NIH_guidelines.asp

School Staff Educational Resource Booklet and Checklist - Health information kits titled "Never Judge a Book by Its Cover, and Other Important Lessons About Asthma" were developed to disseminate accurate asthma information to Michigan schools. The packets are tailored to specific school staff.

• Principal: www.getasthmahelp.org/Principal Book2005complete.pdf
• Teacher: www.getasthmahelp.org/Teacher Book2005complete.pdf
• Administrative Assistant: www.getasthmahelp.org/AdminAssist Book2005complete.pdf
• Custodian: www.getasthmahelp.org/Custodian Book2005complete.pdf

The Coach's Asthma Clipboard - This 30-minute online educational program focuses on what coaches, referees, and physical education teachers should know about asthma, including: Asthma basics; What medications are used and when; Ways to prevent exercise-induced asthma; Steps to take when athletes are experiencing asthma attacks, including suggestions for cold-weather sports. Learn more at:
www.health.state.mn.us/asthma//coachclipboard.htm

Using Inhalers for Asthma at School Law - A law permitting the use of prescribed medications for Asthma/Allergies at school.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(3oo53yqcsumzvwi1efitjz55))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-380-1179

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 1

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Asthma 123 Education Program - The American Lung Association of Michigan offers Asthma 101, a basic asthma awareness program for faculty and school staff. A trained facilitator will deliver a free, one-hour program covering: What is Asthma; Asthma Management; Spacers and Inhalers; and Medications and Nebulizers.http://www.lungusa.org/associations/charters/midland-states/learning-opportunities/facilitator-trainings/asthma-1-2-3/

Managing Asthma in the School Environment -- for information about a free, online training program for educators designed to help students manage their asthma in school
http://copingmag.com/ana/index.php/feature_article/schools_to_be_new_intervention_points_for_a_growing_number_of_students_with/

Asthma Triggers - People who have asthma have airways that are very twitchy or sensitive. They may react to things that can (that is, make) asthma symptoms start. These things are aptly called, "triggers." When you are near an asthma trigger your airways may become swollen, tighten up, and produce too much mucus. You may start to wheeze, cough, have congestion, itchy eyes, or a runny nose. It's important to find out what your asthma triggers are and figure out ways to control them. Learn more at: www.getasthmahelp.org/asthma_triggers.asp

How to Respond to an Asthma Emergency - Easy print flyer or magnet that provides simple steps to respond to an asthma emergency.
www.getasthmahelp.org/MIPHasthmamagnet TRP.pdf

Open Airways For Schools - Open Airways for Schools (OAS) teaches children how to manage their asthma. Generally held in schools during school hours, the program utilizes storytelling, role-playing and group activities to teach children between the ages of 8 to 11 years.http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/open-airways/open-airways-for-schools-1.html

Understanding Asthma - With the right asthma control plan, most people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. The asthma control plan your doctor prescribed is just for you. Some people with asthma may have to take medicine every day. Other people with asthma may only need to take medicine as needed. Learn more about asthma at: http://getasthmahelp.com/all-about-asthma.asp

How to Respond to an Asthma Emergency http://getasthmahelp.org/documents/MIPHasthmamagnet_TRP.pdf

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 2

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Asthma and Physical Activity - Everyone needs to stay active to be physically fit. Yet 1 child in every 15 faces the challenge of asthma. This easy-to-read booklet is a perfect companion for teachers and coaches who want to help students with asthma participate in sports and physical activities. Covers the causes of asthma, symptoms of an asthma attack, how to avoid and control asthma triggers, how to help students who take medications, and how to modify activities to match children's current asthma status. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/phy_asth.htm

Asthma Signs & Symptoms - Asthma attacks or episodes hardly ever happen without warning. The warning signs for an attack are not the same for everyone. They may be mild, and may not seem to be related to asthma. Warning signs may start 24 to 48 hours before an asthma attack begins, and should be treated as early asthma symptoms. www.getasthmahelp.org/warning_signs.asp

Exercise-Induced Asthma - When asthma is triggered only by physical activity, it is called exercise-induced asthma (EIA). Just as with other asthma triggers, a person who is triggered into an asthma attack by exercise has airways that narrow and tighten after he or she begins, and symptoms of EIA can be much worse with seasonal allergies. Fast, hard breathing, wheezing and a tight chest are signs of an asthma attack. People with EIA may also have extra mucus in their lungs that makes them cough during an attack. The symptoms usually start within five to ten minutes after exercise, and may last as long as 30 minutes. An asthma attack can be very serious and scary. If people with EIA don't get treatment, they will often limit themselves from taking part in physical activities. Remember, EIA can be controlled, so that people who suffer from it can be as active as they want to be. Learn more at: www.getasthmahelp.org/asthma_exercise.asp

Enviro Flash Notification System - Your local air quality affects how you live and breathe. Like the weather, it can change from day to day, or even hour to hour. Up-to-date information allows you to make decisions based on forecasted air quality. EnviroFlash comes to you, notifying you about air quality- you don't have to go searching for it. Learn more at: www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/enviroflash.htm

PEF or Peak Expiratory Flow - A measure of how fast you can blow out, known as your Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF). If the PEF number goes down, it can mean that your asthma is starting to get worse. www.getasthmahelp.org/UserGlossaryRecord.asp?gloID=57

Asthma Information for Physical Educators, Coaches and Trainers http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/about-afsi/physical-activity-students.pdf

For additional resources, see those listed in Asthma Management, Module 1
and Cross-Cutting, Module 3

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For additional resources, see those listed in Asthma Management, Module 1
and Cross-Cutting, Module 4

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Managing Asthma, A Guide for Schools - A guide to assist schools that are planning or maintaining an asthma management program for their students with asthma.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf

Written Asthma Action Plan Components and Distribution - A written asthma action plan, developed jointly by the health care provider and the patient, will help the patient manage his or her asthma. There are many different asthma action plan formats. Some examples are included on this site. It is important to make an Asthma Action Plan that works well for you! www.getasthmahelp.org/actionplan_components.asp

Asthma Case Management http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/about-afsi/facilitate-linkages.pdf

Asthma 123 Education Program - The American Lung Association of Michigan offers Asthma 101, a basic asthma awareness program for faculty and school staff. A trained facilitator will deliver a free, one-hour program covering: What is Asthma; Asthma Management; Spacers and Inhalers; and Medications and Nebulizers.
http://www.lungusa.org/associations/charters/midland-states/learning-opportunities/facilitator-trainings/asthma-1-2-3/

Household Asthma Risks
http://www.getasthmahelp.org/house.html

Asthma Initiative of Michigan Website: Visit this website often to get complete, current and correct information about asthma in one place.
http://www.getasthmahelp.org/index.asp

Sample Asthma Medication Policy
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/about-afsi/assure-access-to-medications.pdf

Michigan Asthma Coalitions: There are 11 local asthma coalitions in Michigan. An asthma coalition is an organized group of people from a community or area that want to work together to fight asthma. These people, or stakeholders, who have an interest in improving the lives of people with asthma in their community.
http://www.getasthmahelp.org/UserCoalitionList.asp

Educating Parents and Guardians Regarding Student's Asthma
http://www.lungusa.org/atf/cf/%7B7A8D42C2-FCCA-4604-8ADE-7F5D5E762256%7D/asfi2007pg121.pdf

The Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative Toolkit is a planning tool based on real-life activities that have been used in schools throughout the United States to create comprehensive asthma management systems.
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/

 

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 5

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The Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative Toolkitis a planning tool based on real-life activities that have been used in schools throughout the United States to create comprehensive asthma management systems.
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/in-schools/asthma-friendly-schools/

The Coach's Asthma Clipboard - This 30-minute online educational program focuses on what coaches, referees, and physical education teachers should know about asthma, including: Asthma basics; What medications are used and when; Ways to prevent exercise-induced asthma; Steps to take when athletes are experiencing asthma attacks, including suggestions for cold-weather sports. Learn more at:
www.health.state.mn.us/asthma//coachclipboard.htm

For additional resources, see those listed in Asthma Management, Module 1
and Cross-Cutting, Module 6

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Asthma Initiative of Michigan Website: Visit this website often to get complete, current and correct information about asthma in one place. http://www.getasthmahelp.org/index.asp

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 7

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Fight for Air Climb - The American Lung Association of Michigan sponsors annual asthma walks. Learn more at: http://www.lungusa.org/donate/events/fight-for-air-climb/event-listings/michigan/

Back to School with Asthma: A Guide for Parents of Children with Asthma - Sending a child with asthma to school can be a stressful time for both parent and child. But it does not have to be that way. You can get your child ready for school by understanding his or her asthma and taking a few steps to better prepare your child.
http://www.lungusa.org/press-room/press-releases/back-to-school.html

CAMP MICHI-MAC (Asthma Camp) - Mary Hagen, RN - Executive Director
The Michigan Allergy and Asthma Society (MAAS) established Camp Michi-MAC in 1980. The camp offers asthmatic and allergic children the opportunity to attend a regular camp, where they are mainstreamed into regular camp activities with non-asthmatic children, while physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapist provide proper medical attention. Campers can swim, boat, and ride horses because the medical team, which is there on a 24-hour basis, understands asthma, its triggers and proper treatment. Children with asthma in grades 3-7 are invited to attend camp for a one week period. The cost of operating Camp Michi-MAC is defrayed by the generous support of MAAS, AFFA-MI, the pharmaceutical industry, and community support.
Contact Camp Michi-Mac at: (866)MICHI-MAC or asthmacamp@hotmail.com
www.aafamich.org/CampMichiMac

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Alternatives to Using Food As A Reward - This fact sheet outlines the disadvantages to using food as a reward and provides zero-cost and low-cost, simple alternatives.http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/foodrewards_290201_7.pdf

Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools - Congress directed the CDC to undertake a study with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to review and make recommendations about appropriate nutritional stands for the availability, sale, content and consumption of foods at school, with attention to competitive foods. www.iom.edu/CMS/3788/30181/42502.aspx

Michigan Nutrition Standards – the Michigan Nutrition Standards: Michigan Department of Education Recommendations for all Foods and Beverages Available in Michigan Schools, approved by the State Board of Education on October 12, 2010. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Michigan_Nutrition_Standards_Approved_10.12.10_338356_7.pdf

School Nutrition Association National (SNA) Standards:  The SNA Board of Directors established the SNA National School Food and Beverage Standards Task Force to develop a set of nutrition standard recommendations for both reimbursable meals and competitive foods (food or beverages sold outside of reimbursable meals).
 http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/School_Nutrition/16_LegislativeAction/
SNA_National_Nutrition_Standards.pdf

Tips and Tools to Implement Michigan’s Healthy Food and Beverage Policy - For a toolkit that guides you through key concepts and considerations necessary to make positive changes in school store, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/TipsToolsToHelpImplementMIHealthyFBPolicy_290403_7.pdf

Meeting Well - A Tool for Planning Healthy Meetings and Events. This guide offers simple tips and tools that make it easy and fun to incorporate healthy foods and activities into any gathering. www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_5X_Meeting_Well.asp

School Foods Toolkit- Download a three-part toolkit: 1) Strategies to improve school foods, 2) Model Materials and Policies, 3) Case Studies. http://www.cspinet.org/schoolfoodkit/

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 1

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Family Bookbag - By linking health education with literacy, this take-home bag with five books and coordinating resources teaches students in grades K-2 and their families to Eat Healthy, Play Hard, and Read More. It is designed for use in schools, home-visiting programs, or other educational settings. Visit http://www.familybookbag.fcs.msue.msu.edu/

Healthy Reading Lesson Plans - Would You like to Teach Nutrition and Reading at the Same Time? It's Easy When you use Children's Books! http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/HealthyReadingLessons_290280_7.pdf

Michigan Team Nutrition - Team Nutrition is a national initiative designed to motivate, encourage, and empower schools, families and the community to work together to continually improve school meals and to make food and physical activity choices for a healthy lifestyle. http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882---,00.html

MyPlate - Your food and physical activity choices each day affect your health - how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. One size doesn't fit all. MyPlate offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Nutrition Explorations - For nutrition education information for parents, educations and food service personal, go to www.nutritionexplorations.org

Public Broadcasting System (PBS) - Teacher Source: This resource is focused on health and fitness information for K-12 teachers and includes free lesson plans for health and physical education, teacher planning guides, and classroom physical and nutrition activities. www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm

Pyramids Between The Pages - For students in grades K-3, the "Pyramids Between the Pages Mini-pack" is a take-and-teach curriculum that links the development of beginning literacy skills with nutrition and physical activity education and promotion. www.pbp.fcs.msue.msu.edu/

The Importance of Calcium-Rich Foods - For information on the importance of eating calcium-rich food, visit the National Dairy Council website at www.nationaldairycouncil.org

Fruits and Veggies: More Matters- For information on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day, visit  http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/

The Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - This 108-page resource contains annotations for over 300 books about food, healthy eating, and physical activity for children in pre-school through third grade. A 23-page Search-By-Theme cross reference allows the user to search for books related to a specific theme. Downloadable free of charge at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/UpdatedMichiganTeamNutritionBooklist_290287_7.pdf

USDA Nutrition Recommendations - The current USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) nutrition recommendations can be found at: www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 2

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Eat Healthy, Eat Breakfast - Visit http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/schoolmeals/Resource_Cafe/Resource_Details.php?ID=605 and download a free behavior change kit for use in schools and communities.

Alternative methods to Serving Breakfast:  visit USDA ‘s Discover School Breakfast Toolkit www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/toolkit/Default.htm  to learn more about school breakfast and check out the resource section for files that can be customized for your school buildings.

MI Healthier Meals Training Guide for School Nutrition Professionals - This training guide was developed to provide easier access to Michigan training and coursework which educates School Nutrition Professionals to serve meals consistent with the 2005 US Dietary Guidelines.
http://www.michigansna.org/?page_id=39

Recess Before Lunch - For a fact sheet about why it is better to have recess before lunch, go to http://www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/SchoolPrograms/School_Nutrition/Wellness.html?gpm=1_2

USDA School Meal Criteria - The USDA has established standards for meals that qualify for their Breakfast and Lunch Programs. To learn about their criteria, go to http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 4

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Healthy Eating Resources - For a comprehensive source of information on nutrition and dietary guidance from multiple government agencies, visit www.nutrition.gov

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 5

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Eating disorder intervention, prevention, and treatment: recommendations for school counselors - School counselors are in a position to identify at-risk individuals, implement effective school-based prevention programs, make appropriate referrals, and provide support for recovering individuals. An overview of a theory of recovery for eating disorders reinforces the importance of early intervention.http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KOC/is_2_8/ai_n8580067

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 6

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Heart Healthy Nutrition Tips - The American Heart Association offers tips on nutrition, shopping, and dietary recommendations to maintain heart health. www.americanheart.org

Heart Healthy Recipes - The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's website offers a variety of appealing heart healthy recipes. www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Michigan Healthy Workplaces Resource Guide – Provides specific strategies and resources for healthy eating at the workplace. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/WorksiteWellness_Web_248057_7.pdf

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 7

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Score Big with Breakfast - It's a two-sided, 8 1/2" x 11" handout directed to parents and kids. The two weeks of breakfast ideas can be fixed quickly by kids, as well as the pictorial recipe on the back. Quotes focus on breakfast importance for better math and reading scores, classroom behavior and attendance. www.oregondairycouncil.org/resources/free_downloads/downloads/score_big_
with_breakfast.pdf

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 8

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National Association of State Boards of Education - This site provides sample policies on physical activity, physical education and extracurricular physical activity programs, and safety guidelines for schools. http://www.nasbe.org

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 1

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Physical Activity Breaks - Brain breaks are an easy way to incorporate movement into the classroom setting, helping students to better focus on their school work as well as providing an opportunity for physical activity. For ways to incorporate brain breaks into the classroom, go to: www.emc.cmich.edu/BrainBreaks

Sun Safety Resources - For reproducible fact sheets that support the Slip! Slop! Slap!® message and provide sun safety information for schools, parents, coaches and kids, please visit www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp and type "sun safety" into the search engine on the home page. In addition, you can visit www.emc.cmich.edu/sunsafety for information on Michigan Model® sun safety classroom activities, Slip! Slop! Slap!® resources such as sunscreen on a clip, posters, and UV sensitive Frisbees, and free on-line sun safety resources.

Take 10 - Produced by the International Life Sciences Institute, this site provides creative strategies for increasing classroom physical activity. www.take10.net

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 2

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All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES) - On the first Wednesday in May of each year, millions of children all over the world will be exercising together. The purpose of ACES Day is to reinforce the importance of physical activity for health. In Michigan, schools can register for ACES with the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, at www.michiganfitness.org. Registered schools receive a free packet that includes: ACES themes and ideas, publicity and promotion materials, nutrition information, and a summary of other programs similar to ACES that promote physical activity and nutrition. Also included is a family educational brochure as well as ACES stickers for all participants. Registration is recommended about a month before the event (in April) but all registrations are accepted through ACES day. For information on this year's ACES Day (and associated dates), please go to www.michiganfitness.org/aces

Centers for Disease Control - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides research outcomes and resources for physical activity and physical education. There are guidelines, fact sheets, brochures, policies and programming recommendations on this site. www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity

Elementary School Recess - The American Association for the Child's Right to Play developed this resource, which provides information on elementary school recess games and activities. http://www.ipausa.org/recesshandbook.html

Exemplary Physical Education Awards - The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation provide awards to recognize school districts, individual teachers or buildings that demonstrate their commitment to high-quality physical education by taking exemplary actions and demonstrating exemplary results in terms of student achievement. Recognition is intended to motivate and to identify models of effectiveness for other school districts that seek to provide quality physical education programs.
www.michiganfitness.org/awardsprogram/exemplarypeawards.htm

Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum (EPEC) -an award winning physical education instruction program designed to enhance fitness levels, motor skills, knowledge and social skills for grades K-12 that is aligned to the National Association for Sports and Physical Education standards for physical education. An easy-to-use curriculum that is strong on assessment and sequential, EPEC promotes life-long skills to equip students to be active for life. For more information about EPEC go to: http://www.michiganfitness.org/EPEC

KidsRunning.Com - Read all about the strategies that a creative teacher has developed to incorporate healthy snacking and physical activities into elementary and special education classrooms.
www.kidsrunning.com/columns/whatkidsneed2.html

Lift Off: 10 Minute Physical Activity Breaks - This provides resources to 10 minute physical activity breaks that can be purchased on CDs.
www.ph.ucla.edu/cehd/Yancey.htm

MAHPERD - The Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance provides resources on professional development, advocacy, educational programs and services to prepare students (pre-K-12, university/college) to be fit, healthy and ready to learn. www.mimahperd.org

Michigan Physical Education Standards/Benchmarks - To learn about Michigan Physical Education Standards, go to: www.emc.cmich.edu/cshp/pesb.htm

National Association for Sports and Physical Education - provides resources on physical education, physical activity programming, policies, media, advocacy, and publications. This is for physical education teachers, coaches, athletic directors, and other physical activity professionals. www.aahperd.org/naspe

National Standards for Sport Coaches provides the fundamental competencies that athletic coaches from beginning coach to master coach should possess. www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/SportCoaches.cfm

PE Central - This site has information regarding physical education and health for teachers, students, and parents. PE Central's goal is to "provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth." It includes lesson and assessment ideas, information about adapted PE, how to create a positive learning environment, a program called "log it" to log steps/miles with pedometers, and much more. www.pecentral.org

Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool - is the newest resource from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). All teachers benefit from meaningful, ongoing assessment and evaluation. It identifies the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to provide sound instruction in the K-12 physical education classroom. Its purpose is to assist principals and school district curriculum specialists who evaluate physical education teachers as well as to guide physical education teachers in reflection and self-assessment, and serve as an instruction tool in college/university.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/teachingTools/upload/Physical-Education-Teacher-Evaluation-Tool-2007.pdf

Safe Routes to School Program - Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is an international movement to make it safe, convenient and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school. When routes are safe, walking or biking to and from school is an easy way to get the regular physical activity children need for good health. Safe Routes to School initiatives also help ease traffic jams and air pollution, unite neighborhoods and contribute to students' readiness to learn in school. Register your school for Michigan's program at this site: www.saferoutesmichigan.org

SPARK - The Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids site provides information on physical education and physical activity for teachers, parents, and before/after school staff. It is a resource for early childhood programs, K-12 students/classes, and before and after school programs. www.sparkpe.org

The American Association for the Child's Right to Play (IPAUSA) - The purpose of IPA/USA is to protect, preserve, and promote play as a fundamental right for all humans. The United Nations' Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959), Article 7, paragraph 3, states: "The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavor to promote the enjoyment of this right;" www.ipausa.org

Walking and Mileage Clubs - Low cost, easy to implement school walking programs are available from Fitness Finders www.fitnessfinders.net

Walking School Bus - A walking school bus is a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. If that sounds simple, it is, and that's part of the beauty of the walking school bus. It can be as informal as two families taking turns walking their children to school to as structured as a route with meeting points, a timetable and a regularly rotated schedule of trained volunteers
www.walkingschoolbus.org

Walk-to-School Day - The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness is the state organizer for Michigan's observance of "Walk to School Day," a national program started by Partnership for a Walkable America.
Website: www.walktoschool-usa.org
Michigan schools that plan to participate in "Walk to School Day" should register with the Governor's Council to receive walkability surveys, parent brochures, stickers for kids, and more.
Go to www.michiganfitness.org/Walk

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 3

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Active For Life - This 10-week program encourages employees to be more active on a regular basis by setting individual goals and forming teams for motivation and support. The on-line component offers personalized tips, encouragement, and a simple tracking/reporting system to go with a variety of activities & workshops. American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_5X_Active_For_Life.asp

Designing Healthy Environments at Work - This online assessment/checklist tool can assist schools in making their programs, policies and buildings more supportive of being physically active. Resources are also included. http://mihealthtools.org/work

Michigan Healthy Workplaces Resource Guide – Provides specific strategies and resources for physical activity at the workplace. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/WorksiteWellness_Web_248057_7.pdf

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 7

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Family Fun Guide - A fill-in-the-blank template and instructions for creating a personalized (community-specific) pocket guide that contains over 30 different ideas for families to explore physical activity opportunities in their communities. http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_53882_53885-223785--,00.html

Fitness and Kids - This company's website offers parents a number of resources including: exercise videos for kids, current health and fitness articles, physical activity equipment (including Dance Dance Revolution), and books. www.fitnessandkids.com/index.html

Great American Move More Challenge - The 3rd Thursday in March is the day Americans are encouraged to do something great by making a plan to move more to maintain a healthy weight and reduced risk of cancer and other disease. www.cancer.org/greatamericans

Kidnetic - Sponsored by the International Food Information Council, is a product of the ACTIVATE initiative, a comprehensive, outreach program designed to assist families and children in achieving healthy lifestyles through good nutrition and regular physical activity. The kidnetic website delivers current information to parents and kids. Links include: "ask the expert" for questions on healthy lifestyles and "recipes to make with your kids." www.kidnetic.com

Michigan Outdoor Activity Guide - Visit this website for great information for families to enjoy outdoor activity throughout Michigan. Includes information on area beaches, biking, hiking, parks and preserves. www.travel.michigan.org

Parent Tips for Rearing Heart-Healthy, Active Children - This American Heart Association sponsored website is geared at helping parents help children develop good physical activity habits at an early age. Information addresses heart healthy habits that parents can model for their children. www.justmove.org/fitnessnews/hfbodyframe.cfm?Target=parenttips.html

Relay For Life - Relay For Life is a great way to get exercise while enjoying a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for important research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people (of all ages) gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. www.cancer.org/docroot/PAR/Content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp

VERB, It's What You Do - This national, multicultural media campaign encourages young people, ages 9-13 (tweens), to be physically active every day. This portion of the VERB web site includes resources and information specifically intended for tweens. http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 8

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Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) - This organization promotes social and emotional learning as an essential part of education. CASEL provides training and resources for anyone involved in the school community. They also serve as a clearinghouse for social emotional learning programs, practice and policy.  http://casel.org/in-schools/

Eliminating Barriers for Learning - a continuing education program for secondary school teachers and staff that focuses on mental health issues in the classroom. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), its goals are to inform teachers about adolescent social-emotional wellness and provide specific skill-based techniques for classroom use. http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/school_modules.aspx

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - an operational and decision making framework that guides selection, integration, and implementation of the best evidence-based academic and behavioral practices for improving important academic and behavior outcomes for all students. http://www.pbis.org/

National Center on Response to Intervention (RTI) - Rigorous implementation of RTI includes a combination of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention. Comprehensive RTI implementation will contribute to more meaningful identification of learning and behavioral problems, improve instructional quality, provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed in school, and assist with the identification of learning disabilities and other disabilities.  http://www.rti4success.org/

Balanced and Restorative Justice -  a philosophy that repairs harm caused by an offense or misbehavior, holds offenders accountable and builds competencies and increases school & community safety. http://www.restorativejustice.org/

For additional resources, see those listed in Cross-Cutting, Module 1

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