Coordinated School Health Programs (CSHP)

1. Working together for kids, families, schools, and communities Coordinated School Health Programs (CSHP) Taken From: Comprehensive School Health Coordinators Association Michigan Department of Education Centers For Disease Control

2. Schools by themselves cannot—and should not be expected to—solve the nation’s most serious health and social problems. Families, health care workers, the media, religious organizations, community organizations that serve youth, and young people themselves also must be systematically involved. However, schools could provide a critical facility in which many agencies might work together to maintain the well-being of young people. ~Centers for Disease Control

3. Good Health IS Necessary for ACADEMIC SUCCESS (MDE) IT IS DIFFICULT FOR STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IF THEY ARE: Depressed Tired Being bullied Stressed • Sick • Using Alcohol or other drugs • Hungry • Abused

4. Coordinated School Health Programs Vision Statement: School-aged children are socially, emotionally and physically healthy and engaging in behaviors that promote lifelong health and academic achievement within a supportive family, school and community environment ~Michigan Department of Education

5. Coordinated School Health Programs A coordinated school health program (CSHP) model consists of eight interactive components working together to facilitate a healthier school community.

6. Coordinated School Health Programs Why do we need healthier school communities?

7. Health Status of Kids in Michigan The Michigan Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicates that: • 30% of high school students were in a physical fight in the last thirty days. • 26% have experienced the symptoms of clinical depression in the last year and 16% seriously considered suicide. • 23% have used tobacco and 38% have used alcohol in the last thirty days. • 37% have tried marijuana. • 42% have had sexual intercourse. • only 17% eat five or more servings of fruit and/or vegetables a day. • 33% are not physically active.

8. Why is coordination essential? Research shows that Coordinated School Health Programs (CSHP) improve the percentage of students passing standardized tests in math and reading The more program components supporting CSHP, the higher the percentage of students passing standardized tests in math and reading. Cook, C.M. (2005). The Relationship between Coordinated School Health Programs and Academic Measures of Student Success in 18 Large Urban School Districts. Doctoral Dissertation, Kent State University, 2005.

9. How does each component contribute? While each component brings its own focus to building healthy lifestyles, when coordinated they are more effective for using limited resources

10. Working together for a common goal RISKS TO HEALTH

11. Healthy School Environment School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

12. Family & Community Involvement Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

13. Health Promotion for Faculty & Staff Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

14. Counseling, Psychological and Social Services Students receive services supportive of social and emotional well being and positive mental health. Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

15. Physical Education Students gain knowledge and skills of physical activities encouraging lifelong participation. Students receive services supportive of social and emotional well being and positive mental health. Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

16. Health Education Students gain knowledge and skills to make positive lifestyle choices and engage in healthy behaviors. Students gain knowledge and skills of physical activities encouraging lifelong participation. Students receive services supportive of social and emotional well being and positive mental health. Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

17. Health Services Students receive preventative services, education, emergency care, and referral services. Students gain knowledge and skills to make positive lifestyle choices and engage in healthy behaviors. Students gain knowledge and skills of physical activities encouraging lifelong participation. Students receive services supportive of social and emotional well being and positive mental health. Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

18. Nutrition Services Students receive nutrition education supported by nutritious, affordable and appealing meal selections. Students receive preventative services, education, emergency care, and referral services. Students gain knowledge and skills to make positive lifestyle choices and engage in healthy behaviors. Students gain knowledge and skills of physical activities encouraging lifelong participation. Students receive services supportive of social and emotional well being and positive mental health. Faculty and staff are empowered to select, promote and reinforce positive lifestyle choices. Families and communities reinforce healthy lifestyle choices, in all settings, both in and out of school. School policies and infrastructure support opportunities for leading a healthier lifestyle.

19. CSHP is the whole child approach.

20. State School Health Vision Priorities A: Teach healthy behaviors and skills to all students (Michigan Model for Health taught with fidelity) B: Ensure that social, emotional and physical health services are available to all students (health centers/clinics, nurse, counselors) C: Create environments that support healthy behaviors (Wellness policies, bully and drug free schools)

21. Success Stories-Dr. Pat Cooper, McComb Mississippi, and New Orleans, LA • Issues in McComb: • High Teen Pregnancy • Low Graduation Rate • Low Test Scores • High Special Education Rates • High Juvenile Arrest Rate • High Suspension, Expulsions, and Delinquency Rates

22. Dr. Cooper/McComb cont… • McComb decided to dedicate resources to CSHP as their primary school reform • No new academic programs claiming to raise test scores.

23. RESULTS!!!! • SIGNIFIGANT increases in reading, language, and math test scores on their standardized tests. • One group moved from 30th percentile to 47th percentile within 4 years. In 2000, 46.5% of children were in the bottom quartile, 4 years later only 22.6% • Scores for 2nd-8th grade reading, language and math increased by 32.8 points!! • Graduation rates went up from 77% to 90.97%

24. MORE RESULTS!!! • Prior CSHP reform, 39.4% of students were dropping out of school; only 14.5% by 2002-2003 • McComb’s Special Education inclusion rate is double that of the state of Mississippi; ranked #1 in providing special education services within the general education classrooms.

25. More Results!!! • 3% of teens in the Teen Parent Program had a repeat pregnancy before age 20; compared to 23.5% for Mississippi and 20.9% for the U.S. • A decrease of 59% was seen in juvenile crime arrests out of school • More than 42% decrease in suspensions and detentions • 33% reduction in expulsions since the Safe Schools component was initiated

26. HOW DID THEY DO IT? • Collaboration between school and community--- forum was held, ongoing discussions • Collected all “money pots” and reprioritized to meet the needs of the students, teachers and community • Long-term plan • Consistent policies • Collection of DATA!!!

27. Michigan Department of Education Coordinated School Health Programs are… Not one more thing to do, but another way to do our thing

28. In Summary…. Through the implementation and coordination of the eight components of Coordinated School Health Programs we can maximize our students’ potential to learn, grow, and ultimately, to lead productive, healthy lives.