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The Science of Happiness
A free eight-week online course that offers practical, research-backed tips on living a happy and meaningful life. Created by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, the course will zero in on a fundamental finding from positive psychology: that happiness is inextricably linked to having strong social connections and contributing to… Read More
Uniting for Young People’s Success
School-based health care is a powerful investment in the health and academic potential of children and adolescents. This model delivers convenient, accessible, and wide-ranging primary and mental health care services to students where they already spend most of their time: in school. At the heart of the model is the… Read More
Introduction to Skills-Based Health Education: Daily Lesson Planning, Mastery, and Assessment
Maintain healthy behaviors, change unhealthy behaviors, and delay the onset of risky behaviors for all students. Research shows that to reach these goals, health teachers need to specifically teach health skills. Teachers will first have an opportunity to explore the new Colorado Health Standards (effective 2020) and the National Health… Read More
SHAPE America- Reentry Resource Toolkits
Thanks to Clay Ellis, SHAPE AMERICA Central Region Leadership team member, for sharing these resources with the community! You can find a guide for PE/Health, a Teaching Strategy Workbook, and an At Home Survey for students. Read More
School Climate Issue Brief
School Climate is a comprehensive term that refers to the quality of school life for everyone in the school community. School climate encompasses the social, physical, and academic aspects of a school. In this Issue Brief, an overview of what school climate is as well as the benefits of a… Read More
No-Cost Tools to Support Skills-Based Health Education
No-cost resources and tools are shared during this session, including CDCs HECAT, RMC Health Skills Models, Cairn Guidance’s new Performance Assessment Toolkit, example scope and sequences, free curricula & a skills-based High School Program we are working on. Read More
Assessing Students in Health Education; Rubrics and Performance Checklists
This session discusses the importance of using rubrics and/or performance checklists when formally assessing students’ knowledge and skills. Rubrics and checklists specifically developed for health education are shared. Read More
Cultivating Kindness
Teachers will determine their own definition of kindness, explore the benefits of kindness in their personal lives and for their students, classrooms, and schools. Students will have the opportunity to practice and experience the benefits of kindness by exploring easy and free ways to incorporate kindness into everything they do. Read More
School Meals Marketing Social Media Toolkit
Partners of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger have developed a free set of social media graphics and content to help with marketing school meals to a broader set of parents. The resources are free. Read More
Using Common Household Items to Foster Play with Kids
Enjoy some fun and games with common household items using this resource provided by Colorado Action for Healthy Kids. This resources shows how to utilize some imagination to bump up the fun and activity level of kids using what you already have at home. Read More
Website: Coping Skills for Kids & Teens
Coping Skills for Kids provides products and resources to help kids learn to cope with the daily challenges of life. These resources for educators and parents help young people develop coping skills related to COVID19, anger, anxiety, and more. Read More
Social Emotional Workshop Blog and Resources
Social Emotional Workshop is a subscription-based service that provides weekly emails with social, emotional, and behavioral intervention ideas, and exclusive access to The Toolbox, a growing library of bite-size counseling resources. Read More
16 Social-Emotional Learning Games from Proud to be Primary
These social-emotional learning games from Proud to be Primary are great for the classroom or home use. Teach positive social interactions, encourage relationship skills, and practice effective communication. Read More
SEL Activities from Everyday Speech
Everyday Speech is providing users the ability to share interactive social skills games and materials with parents, 100% free, through July 1. Parents will have access to the same videos, worksheets, and games that are normally used in school. Teachers can create lists for parents to use and send… Read More
SEL Activities from Centervention.com
Free Social Emotional Learning Activities from Centervention.com include lessons, activities, and printables in the following skill areas: Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation. These resources are age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students and are typically used in a classroom or a small group setting. And… Read More
Calm for Bedtime
Put your kids to bed with the Calm app. Calm is helping kids around the world fall asleep so that their parents can also get a little peace and relaxation. So, why is everyone downloading the Calm app? Sleep Stories are bedtime tales that include a soothing mix of words,… Read More
Leader In Me-Family Resources (Social-Emotional Learning)
Over 3,800 resources can be found on Leader in Me Online! School staff members can access thousands of resources including lesson plans, videos, classroom materials, and on-demand professional development courses as part of their school membership. Read More
Helping Teens Assess Their Sleep Needs
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation offers this tool to help individuals of all ages assess their sleep. Read More
The IDEAS 4 School Health Website – A website on Evidence Based Resources to help improve school health & academics
There is a significant amount of literature concerning policies, programs, and practices for comprehensive school health; however, there remained a need to curate the existing evidence-based strategies into a high quality and usable resource for researchers and practitioners. The creation of this website responded to this need. This site is… Read More
The IDEAS 4 School Health Website – A website on Evidence Based Resources to help improve school health & academics
There is a significant amount of literature concerning policies, programs, and practices for comprehensive school health; however, there remained a need to curate the existing evidence-based strategies into a high quality and usable resource for researchers and practitioners. The creation of this website responded to this need. This site is… Read More
Public Health in the Rockies: August 26-28, 2020
This conference is a gathering of individuals associated with public health from Colorado, Wyoming and surrounding states. Conference attendees will consist of a wide variety of participants from the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as the medical, academic and community settings. The theme of the 2020 Public Health… Read More
Empowering Wellness: Manitou Springs School District 14 Video
Manitou Springs School District 14 is the 2017 Healthy School Champions recipient of the Platinum Governor’s Award for School Health and Wellness. Manitou Springs is implementing school health into their systems, policies, structures, and culture. They have a vision for putting health at the center of what they do, and a… Read More
A Way of Wellness: Fraser Valley Elementary Video
Fraser Valley Elementary School in Fraser, CO, is the 2018 Healthy School Champions recipient of the Platinum Governor’s Award for School Health and Wellness. Fraser Valley has embedded health as a core component of their mission, vision, policies, and instructional model. They have a systematic approach with a shared leadership model… Read More
Paving the Way: Putting Wellness Policy into Action
Welcome to Part II of the Local Wellness Policy Webinar Series. The Colorado Education Initiative and the Office of School Nutrition at the Colorado Department of Education partnered to help you update and implement your Local Wellness Policy (LWP) per adopted regulations that expanded the requirements in accordance with the… Read More
Unleash the Responsible Classroom: How Social-Emotional Learning Fits into Physical Education
This workshop will empower participants to explore the five core competencies of social emotional learning. During the day, participants will experience activities, dialogue, and ideas on how to implement the competencies into your pedagogy, while supporting students to develop a 21st century skill set. Participants will leave with resources that… Read More
Teaching With the Brain in Mind Part 3
Brain-based learning is not new – it’s natural. Understanding the way your brain takes in information, focuses its attention, creates memories, and works are key in planning, designing, and teaching effectively for all learners. Participants will explore concepts related to brain integration, application of neuro-considered strategies, and the creation of… Read More
Teaching With the Brain in Mind Part 2
Get back onto the road of learning while considering the brain and how it operates, thinks, and processes information. Take out your travel log from our Part 1 workshop or jump right in and join us as we travel and experience new “destinations” including neuroplasticity, learning to learn, mindfulness, using… Read More
Teaching With the Brain in Mind Part 1
This training workshop will focus on design, methods, and the creation of an environment that naturally enhances student learning. You will experience a variety of principles and strategies while discovering more about our brains. We will demonstrate techniques that apply brain-based learning modalities in education which assist the learning processes… Read More
Integrating Physical Activity Into the School Day
This workshop is designed for classroom teachers, physical educators, specialists, and administrators that are interested in integrating physical activity in the school setting. Evidence-based research will be presented on the positive impact of physical activity on academic performance, behavior, and overall health and wellness. Participants will learn a step-by-step process… Read More
Engaging Youth as Partners in Creating Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Schools
Youth engagement is a critical component in creating a supportive environment for social and emotional wellness and academic growth for students. Youth engagement is a powerful approach to improving policies, programs, and practices related to youth. Meaningful youth engagement occurs when young people are involved in responsible, challenging actions to… Read More
Colorado Retail Marijuana Education and Prevention Resource Guide
This guide provides tools for retail marijuana education and prevention efforts. It is an overview of education and prevention programs and research, links to fact sheets, talking points, campaign materials, webinars and trainings, activities, and case studies from Colorado organizations. The guide is recommended for community-based organizations, government agencies, youth-serving… Read More
Bicycle Safety Lesson Plans (Grades 3-6)
This resource includes lesson plans for implementing a bicycle safety program in school curriculum, particularly in physical education classes, for students from third through 6th (or even 8th) grade. These lesson plans introduce a variety of skills that can help children stay safe while they ride their bicycles and have been… Read More
UNC Summer PAL Academy
The Summer Physical Activity Leadership (PAL) Academy, hosted by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Active Schools Lab, is an annual professional learning conference consisting of presentations and discussion facilitated by both practitioners and researchers on topics relating to school health and wellness. Previous conference themes have included “Physical Inactivity… Read More
System Accelerator – Collaborative Processes for Critical Problem Solving in School Communities
Think outside the box! This training will use design thinking tools and facilitation techniques to develop strategic school community partnerships for generating and testing innovations. You will learn how to gather data, create school buy-in, and design wellness programs that can accommodate different school needs. The goal of this training… Read More
Positive Youth Development
Adolescence is a time of change and opportunity. The physical, social, and psychological changes young people undergo impacts their behavior, how they interact with the world, and how the adults around them respond to this transformation. Learn the five principles of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and how it applies to… Read More
Making the Case for a Healthy School
Before telling your school community what to change, you have to give them the “why.” This presentation covers how to build awareness, support, and momentum for creating healthier school environments by talking about the obesity crisis and the connection between health and learning, by reviewing current school customs, and by… Read More
Social Emotional Climate: WSCC Menu Advocacy Brief
As schools pursue the strategies for each component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, using evidenced-based strategies increases their likelihood of successful results. This document provides a sampling of the benefits and evidence-based strategies of the Social and Emotional School Climate WSCC component as found in… Read More
Health Education: WSCC Menu Advocacy Brief
As schools pursue the strategies for each component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, using evidenced-based strategies increases their likelihood of successful results. This document provides a sampling of the benefits and evidence-based strategies of the Health Education WSCC component as found in the Menu of… Read More
Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services: WSCC Menu Advocacy Brief
As schools pursue the strategies for each component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, using evidenced-based strategies increases their likelihood of successful results. This document provides a sampling of the benefits and evidence-based strategies of the Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services WSCC component as found in… Read More
Community Involvement: WSCC Menu Advocacy Brief
As schools pursue the strategies for each component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, using evidenced-based strategies increases their likelihood of successful results. This document provides a sampling of the benefits and evidence-based strategies of the Community Involvement WSCC component as found in the Menu of… Read More
The Importance of Health and Wellness in Schools Video
This video shares the importance of addressing health and wellness in schools. We know that to create healthy and engaging learning environments, we need to give kids what they really need to succeed. We need to work for a systemic, strategic, and coordinated approach to supporting the whole child, which… Read More
Physical Education and Physical Activity: WSCC Menu Advocacy Brief
As schools pursue the strategies for each component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, using evidenced-based strategies increases their likelihood of successful results. This document provides a sampling of the benefits and evidence-based strategies of the Physical Education and Physical Activity WSCC component as found in… Read More
Trauma-Informed Approaches in Schools: Keys to Successful Implementation in Colorado
The purpose of this document is to provide an aligned message to schools and districts on trauma, its’ prevalence in youth, and how schools can utilize trauma-informed approaches to change outcomes for students. This document will provide a common language and common understanding to help schools begin the investigation and… Read More
Integrating Health and Wellness for Student Success: The Story of Archuleta School District
When Colorado students are living in poverty, come to school hungry, or feel unsafe, this affects their ability to learn. In Archuleta School District’s Pagosa Springs Middle School they believe in the strong connection between student learning and health and wellness. Educators have woven health and wellness into the fabric… Read More
Healthy Food Leads to Healthy Students in Silverton
After 100 years, a school in a mountain community now has a hot meals program. Committed to healthy kids and academic achievement, the Silverton School District developed menus to offer hot breakfasts and lunches to students and staff. Subsequently, Silverton has seen a substantial decline in discipline referrals, stomach-aches, and other… Read More
Health and Wellness: A Leadville School and Community Success Story
In 2016, Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville was recognized with the Healthy School Champions Platinum Governor’s Award for School Health and Wellness. However, it wasn’t long ago that health outcomes for Leadville kids weren’t so great. That’s why educators across the district began focusing on meeting students’ basic health… Read More
Every Student Succeeds Action Framework for Health and Wellness
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) recognizes the vital role that health and wellness play in education. This document from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Healthy Schools Campaign focuses on supporting advocates who are interested in working with state level policymakers to develop state ESSA plans. It provides… Read More
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 facilitation, developing success stories development, data collection and usage, and community involvement). Read More
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 integrate walking, bicycling, active transportation, and healthy living into core subject areas and are arranged… Read More
All In: Using Advisory to Transform School Climate
Students who feel a positive connection with peers, teachers, and other adults in school are more likely to achieve academic success. Struggling students, who do not experience positive connections with others, often exhibit behavior that undermines their academic growth. At Pagosa Springs High School, a high-quality advisory structure connects students… Read More
Students Mentoring Students (SMS) Curriculum Video
At Poudre High School in Fort Collins, CO, students teach other students important lessons in diversity, equity, and social-emotional skills that not only create a more inclusive climate but impact academic achievement as well. This video accompanies the full SMS Curriculum and highlights how Poudre High School is transforming school… Read More