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Developing Comprehensive Tobacco-free Schools Policy: Policy Language Examples
This resource includes policy language examples from school districts across Colorado. The examples address the required components of the Colorado Tobacco-free Schools Law and the Teen Tobacco Use Prevention Act. […]
School Level: Implementing A Collaborative Approach to Learning and Health
The guide defines a step-by-step process for schools utilizing a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach and features “travel guides” for experienced teams seeking in-depth support in specific areas (high functioning teams, meeting… […]
Colorado School Safety Resource Center Restorative Practices Guide
Effective teaching and learning cannot take place unless students feel safe at school. Positive discipline policies and restorative practices can help create safer learning environments without relying heavily on suspensions and expulsions. This guide from… […]
Creating an Allies in Diversity Program
This guide offers step-by-step advice on how to foster an Allies in Diversity student club devoted to social justice, equity, diversity, and multiculturalism, as well as creating a safe place for students most at risk… […]
Core Subject Bicycle and Pedestrian Lesson Plans (K-8)
This resource provides lesson plans for bicycle and pedestrian topics in core subject matter areas such as math, social studies, reading, writing, science, and more. Includes resources for Kindergarten through 8th grade. The lesson plans… […]
Connecting Health and Learning is Vital to Student Success: An Overview of Relevant Research
Research shows that integrating school health best practices into the school schedule, policies, practices, and culture will yield better academic outcomes such as attendance, graduation rates, and test scores. This resource presents an overview of relevant research… […]
Colorado Healthy Beverages and Competitive Food Policies
According to the Colorado Competitive Food Service Policy (2202-R-201.00), “competitive food service” is any food or beverage sold to students that is separate from the district’s nonprofit, federally reimbursed food service program, and is provided… […]
Colorado Framework for School Behavioral Health
The Colorado Framework for School Behavioral Health Services melds a System of Care within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The Framework includes three models of service delivery for students with high behavioral health needs:… […]
Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Resource Guide
This resource from the Colorado School Safety Resource Center is offered to satisfy legal mandates and community interest in implementing sexual abuse and assault prevention programs. This guide is updated annually. […]
Breakfast After the Bell Nutrition Program Fact Sheet
This resource provides an overview of House Bill 13-1006 which created the Breakfast After the Bell Nutrition Program (BABNP). The purpose of this program is to offer a breakfast, at no charge, to each student… […]
Colorado Education Initiative