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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
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model is the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development’s (ASCD) Whole Child approach, but takes a more specific health and wellbeing focus. The WSCC Model highlights the School Health Components which every school should have to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing… Read More
Substance Use Issue Brief
Substance use refers to the consumption of alcohol or other drugs such as nicotine, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Students who use substances may either misuse and/or abuse them. In this Issue Brief, an overview of what substance use is and its effects, signs that a student may be involved in… 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
Uncharted- Podcast #2 By Two Colorado Educators
In this episode, I interview Aqua Stovall about her experiences of leading in education through post-Katrina recovery in New Orleans and the parallels we can all draw to the current COVID-19 pandemic. -Leading Schools/Kids Out of The Storm…… Read More
Video Stress Reducing Tips By Student Leaders
The Asset Education website provide a short video series about created by student leaders about stress reduction: ANXIETY IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH. People across the world need to be equipped with tools to help them cope now. There is an urgent need to add student voices to the… Read More
Food Day Curriculum To Use in Schools During October (or anytime)
These lessons are designed to be taught as part of Food Day events in your community, but they can be used at any time. Teaching these lessons, we believe, will be a rewarding experience for you and your students. Your students will be motivated to follow the Food… Read More
Farm to School Curriculum
From the Colorado Farm to School Task Force, this excel spreadsheet is compilation of all the best FTS curriculum available in an easily searchable format. Need to identify school garden science curriculum for middle schoolers? Easy! Just click on the grade level and academic subject to automatically sort the resources… Read More
Farm to School Primer-Farm to School in Colorado
How do schools get more farm product into their school meal programs? This tool provides an overview of farm to school efforts already underway in Colorado. This is a useful tool for a school or district taking steps to advance local procurement. Read More
Signs of Abuse and Neglect Resources for Teachers
Information on what to look for, how to prepare a report, what to expect when reporting and the dos and don’ts of reporting. Read More
Mandatory Reporter Training – Child Welfare Training System
Learn about your responsibilities as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. This free training is designed to be flexible. How long it will take depends on your learning style. For planning, expect to spend about two hours to complete this training. 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
12 Games to Teach Social-Emotional Learning from Playworks
Playworks creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Here are some of the games and activities our schools use to make recess fun for all students. 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
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): Best Practice Considerations for K–12 Schools
Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is a fact-based, systematic process designed to identify, assess, and manage potentially dangerous or violent situations. School safety experts, law enforcement officials, and the United States Departments of Education, Justice, Secret Service, and Federal Bureau of Education (2017, 2018) have cited research indicating that… Read More
Introduction to the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool and Building a Health Ed Unit
This webinar is the second in a series of four webinars offered. This webinar will introduce CDCs Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) and its’ many uses in analyzing curriculum, revising curriculum and developing scope and sequences, units, lessons and assessments. Read More
Foundations of Health Education
This webinar is the first of a series of 4 that will will go over what we believe are the four foundational components of a skills-based health education program: Effective Practices in Health Education, Content Standards (like the National Health Education Standards), Data and Policies. Read More
Mental Health Tips While At Home, From Teens for Teens
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Youth Action Board consists of 17 high school students from across the Denver metro area plus Fort Morgan. They are passionate advocates for youth mental wellness aiming to create more caring, connective, and supportive environments for themselves and their peers. In this challenging time, they have developed… Read More
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plan Template
This template was created as a guide to develop a comprehensive health and wellness plan to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model in a school or district. All prompts and structures included are optional, and are provided to encourage schools to be deliberate in their planning and… Read More
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plan Template
This template was created as a guide to develop a comprehensive health and wellness plan to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model in a school or district. All prompts and structures included are optional, and are provided to encourage schools to be deliberate in their planning and… Read More
CDE Professional Development Search Tool
Welcome to your comprehensive search tool for professional development opportunities hosted by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). This tool features: A library of on-demand resources that are self-paced, including online learning modules, archived webinar recordings, and more. A schedule of upcoming opportunities, including events, in-person trainings, live webinars, and… Read More
Innovative Approaches in School Climate: Using Students as Agents of Change
Programs that focus on the whole student, building social and emotion skills, and addressing social, emotional health issues are the most promising in yielding positive social, emotional outcomes. These programs empower students to change culture from within, which leads to the ownership and buy-in that can transform the culture of… 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
Buffalo School District: Engaging Youth as Leaders in School Wellness
Colorado’s Buffalo School District RE- 4J has truly empowered students to be leaders and agents of change. The district wellness committee is comprised of and led by 15 high school students, and those students have fostered incredible change for the school and community in regards to health and wellness. The… Read More
Show Me the Money: Writing a Successful Grant Application
Successful grant writing is part art and part science. This webinar will provide specific tips and strategies for writing a fundable grant application including an emphasis on two areas that often cause an application not to be funded: the workplan and budget. Read More
Honey, I Empowered the Youth: Creating Youth Advisory Councils Webinar
Engaging youth is a vital component to the success of any education or health endeavor. Students should be given the voice to co-create and partner with school and community leaders in the design and implementation of school health and wellness strategies. In this webinar, youth from wellness teams across 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
Physical Education Tech Camp
Join us at Physical Education Tech Camp and learn about the latest fitness technology designed for PE from some of the top PE teachers. Find out how this technology can help you objectively assess, monitor, and document student progress while enhancing your PE program. To schedule a workshop, please contact Wellness… Read More
Strategies for Teaching Health Education in Physical Education
This K-12 workshop focuses on implementing activities and strategies that integrate Health Education into the Physical Education setting through standards-based instruction and best practices. Participants will leave with activities, lessons, and resources to use the next day, and need to come ready to be active. To schedule a workshop, please… Read More
Tools for Integrating an Equity Lens
Every planning process has “choice points” – those places where decisions made will either increase or decrease equity. But how does one identify those choice points? How does one use those choice points to turn equity from a value to action? This toolkit is designed for groups who tackle complex… Read More
School Mental Health Toolkit
The School Mental Health Toolkit is a blueprint for school mental health services and will guide community members, schools, local leaders, and districts through 10 best practices, including strategies for implementing, funding, and sustaining mental health services in schools. The toolkit will help you make the case for schools to implement… Read More
Smart Guide: Family Engagement
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Family Engagement Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Family Engagement, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and sample action… Read More
Helping Kids Learn Better with Healthy School Meals
Kids who eat healthy school meals have fewer absences and higher academic achievement. Making school meals healthy, nutritious, and successful is both a challenge and an incredible opportunity. In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn how national school meal programs work and how parents and community members can deepen support, trust,… Read More
Nutrition Environment and 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 Nutrition Environment and Services WSCC component as found in the Menu… Read More
Game On Progam
Action for Healthy Kids’ “Game On Program” is a flexible and adaptable multi-year framework that supports America’s schools in creating healthier school environments for students, staff, and the communities they serve. This no-cost, online, step-by-step guide provides all the information and resources a K-12 school needs to host a successful… Read More
Creating Youth Advisory Councils
The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Buffalo School District RE-4J, and Jeffco Public Schools partnered to create a “how to guide” for schools and school districts wanting to engage youth voice and create youth wellness teams at the elementary or secondary level. This resource highlights lessons learned, success… Read More
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
This is a technical assistance document on developing behavior intervention plans based on a functional behavioral assessment from the CDE’s Exceptional Student Services Unit. A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a process for gathering information about behaviors of concern, whether the behaviors are academic, social, or emotional. A behavior intervention plan… Read More
Evidence-Based Practice Guide
When school health efforts are supported by evidence-based practices (EBPs), they’re better able to produce successful outcomes for students and school communities. Schools and district can use this guide to identify evidence-based practices and describe why using such practices in schools will help every student succeed. Read More
Introduction to WSCC Menus of Evidence-based Practices
This document overviews how to use the Menus of Evidence-Based Practices, based on the 10 components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. The Menus are resources for school and district educational professionals to utilize in the planning process for creating a comprehensive health improvement plan. Read More
Community Involvement: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Community Involvement component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. 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
CAPS: Connecting, Asking, Participating, and Speaking Up
CAPS (Connecting, Asking, Participating, and Speaking Up) is a student-created initiative that includes brief activities and lessons focusing on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD). In 2013, Jeffco Public Schools high school students were asked what information pertaining to health they wanted to know more about. The students overwhelmingly selected these… Read More
A School Without Hate – PEACE Checklist
The Jeffco Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC), Kaiser’s Arts Integrated Resources, and Day Without Hate have fostered a positive culture and climate in schools by using the PEACE Checklist. Schools in Jeffco have been able to earn the title of being “A School Without Hate” in April of each year… Read More
Alliance for a Healthier Generation – Healthy Schools Program
Is your school ready to join the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program? This link will take you to a sign-in page where you will have access to free guidance, tools, and resources to implement healthy policies and practices that improve student performance, attendance, and behavior. After signing-in, you… Read More
Highly Effective Teaching in K-12 Physical Education: Putting All the Pieces Together
The new teacher evaluation can seem like a puzzle. However, putting the pieces together seems far less daunting when you work on it together. In this workshop we will sort through the quality standards to see how they fit into Physical Education and Health authentically. Each standard: content and pedagogy,… Read More
UNC Tap Talks
This is a quarterly event with faculty from the University of Northern Colorado’s School of Sport and Exercise Science where community stakeholders can informally discuss their ideas surrounding schools as centers for active learning. 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
Trauma Responsive Care for Educators Training
The Cross-Systems Training Institute (CSTI) offers classes to incorporate trauma-informed care principles and practices. This training is for educations and provides the following: – Increase understanding of the traumatic response and the impact on brain development – Learn ways to support traumatized children at school, both individually and to create… 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
SES 513: Integrating Physical Activity into the Classroom
Evaluate and explore current methods for bringing physical activity into the regular classroom, while developing a team of teacher champions at your school. This FREE, online, 16-week course is available to classroom teachers statewide who are ready to become teacher champions at their own schools to improve academic performance, increase… 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
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid Colorado is available to help interested parties coordinate a training for their audience. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) offer several curricula including adult, youth, Spanish speaking, public safety, higher education, EMT, and more. Please contact MHFA-CO or visit our website to find a class or get… Read More
Creating a Healthier School Food Culture
The school food culture goes way beyond the cafeteria. This presentation covers policies and regulations related to the school food environment and offers project ideas and resources for healthy fundraisers, celebrations and family events, healthy snack programs, and non-food rewards. This training lasts 60-120 minutes and invites parent/family groups, school… Read More
Social Emotional Climate: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Social Emotional Climate component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Physical Environment: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Physical Environment component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Physical Education and Physical Activity: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Physical Education & Physical Activity component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Nutrition Environment and Services: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Nutrition Environment & Services component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
School-based Health Services: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Health Services component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Health Education: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Health Education component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Family Engagement: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Family Engagement component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Employee Wellness: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Employee Wellness component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. Read More
Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services: WSCC Menu of Evidence-based Practices
This menu provides a user-friendly overview of evidence-based practices for the Counseling, Psychological, & Social Services component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model. 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
Healthy Schools Needs Assessment
The Healthy Schools Collective Impact (now called Healthy Schools Successful Students) vision is that all Colorado youth are healthy and reach their full potential with the bold goal that, by 2025, all Colorado K-12 public schools provide an environment and culture that integrates health and wellness equitably for all students… 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
Family Engagement: 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 Family Engagement 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
Communication Tips: Get the Word Out About Your Tobacco-free Schools Policy
A carefully considered tobacco-free schools policy is the foundation of a comprehensive approach to tobacco prevention in schools. Policy is the mechanism that allows consistent standards and enforcement procedures to be passed from one school administrator to the next. People and programs may come and go, but a policy lasts and… Read More
Employee Wellness: 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 Employee Wellness WSCC component as found in the Menu of… 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
School-based Health 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 School-Based Health Services WSCC component as found in the Menu… Read More
Physical Environment: 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 Environment WSCC component as found in the Menu of… Read More
Healthy Schools Needs Assessment Infographic
This infographic shares key findings from the Healthy Schools Collective Impact (now called Healthy Schools Successful Students) Needs Assessment conducted in 2017. This information is being used to guide collaboration across health and wellness efforts in schools. Read More
A School Without Hate and PEACE Checklist – Intro Video
The Jeffco Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC), Kaiser’s Arts Integrated Resources, and Day Without Hate have fostered a positive culture and climate in schools by using the PEACE Checklist. SHAC created a School Without Hate “Intro Video” that provides a brief tutorial on how they implement this effort. Schools in… Read More
Tools for Engaging Nontraditional Voices
Nontraditional voices bring an important perspective to the policymaking table. Their experience is often needed to successfully identify and implement solutions to complex problems. Without this perspective, even well-meaning policies often do not have their intended effect because they fail to take into account the lived experience of the members… Read More
Smart Guide: Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Counseling, Psychological and Social Services Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Counseling, Psychological and Social Services, examples of administrator support… Read More
Smart Guide: Social and Emotional Climate
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Social and Emotional Climate Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support the Social and Emotional Climate, examples of administrator support and… Read More
Smart Guide: Physical Environment
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Physical Environment Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Physical Environment, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and sample action… Read More
Smart Guide: Nutrition Environment and Services
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Nutrition Environment and Services Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Nutrition Environment and Services, examples of administrator support and student… Read More
Smart Guide: Health Services
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Health Services Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Health Services, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and sample action… Read More
Smart Guide: Health Education
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Health Education Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Health Education, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and sample action… Read More
Smart Guide: Employee Wellness
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Employee Wellness Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Staff and Employee Wellness, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and… Read More
Smart Guide: Community Involvement
The Smart Guides focus on each of the 10 component areas of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The Community Involvement Smart Guide provides a description of the component, examples of how other components support Community Involvement, examples of administrator support and student engagement, and sample action… Read More
Farm to School Evaluation Toolkit
The Farm to School Evaluation Toolkit is a resource to help farm to school programs of all sizes undertake evaluation. Evaluation can serve many purposes for farm to school programs, including helping demonstrating a program’s success or progress. Evaluation information allows for better communication of a program’s impact to funders,… Read More
Data as a Tool for Change
Data can bring a new perspective to the decision-making process, going beyond what people in the room know intuitively. With the right approaches and practices, data can help inform decisions and amplify impact, thus better enabling us to get to that meaningful change. This toolkit is designed to help you… Read More
CDE Quality Indicator Tool for Serious Emotional Disabilities Programming
The CDE Serious Emotional Disability Quality Indicators (QI) offer guidance to educators and administrators when developing, implementing, and evaluating quality programming and services for students with a Serious Emotional Disability (SED). The Quality Indicators cannot be interpreted as policy or regulation but as a tool designed to assist those who educate… Read More
Amazon Healthier Generation Store
This online purchasing website was developed in partnership with Amazon and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Healthy snacks that meet the national Smart Snacks in School guidelines are available to purchase for school communities across the nation. Read More
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Smart Food Planner
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has an online tool for schools and communities to use in order to search for Smart Snacks in Schools compliance. The tool also provides access to nutrition resources such as recipes and menu plans. 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
Tobacco-free Schools Policy Checklist
The Tobacco-free Schools Policy Checklist Toolkit provides Colorado schools with tools and strategies for developing and implementing comprehensive policies and guidance as they review, revise, implement, and enforce tobacco-free school policies in their districts. Read More
Strategies for Enforcement: Practical Tips for Enforcing Your Tobacco-free Schools Policy
A written district policy is only effective if it is communicated and enforced. The following document provides a range of options for schools and districts to consider as they decide the best way to enforce tobacco policy in the context of their own schools and communities. Read More
Positive School Climate: Bullying and Harassment Prevention and Education School Resource Guide
This school guide includes resources that may help to address bullying and harassment in schools by providing programs/curricula descriptions, target audiences, costs, and contact information. Content of the guide includes ten best practices in bullying prevention, guiding question to explore with different interventions, as well as resources to support your… Read More
Out-of-School Suspension: Consequences and Alternatives
In recent years, school suspension has become a common disciplinary practice in U.S. schools. Each day that school is in session, 18,000 public school students are suspended from school, and 560 students are expelled. The widespread use of suspensions is creating concerns about the number of students that are excluded from school for discipline… Read More
Alliance for a Healthier Generation – Healthy Schools Framework
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation works to empower students to develop lifelong healthy habits by ensuring the environments that surround them provide and promote good health. The Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program helps to create and sustain healthy environments where students, especially those in greatest need, can learn and flourish. Read More
Health Skills
Learn how to support students and encourage them to maintain healthy behaviors, change unhealthy behaviors, and delay the onset of risky behaviors. Visit the RMC Health Resources and Tools page to access a variety of downloadable resources related to providing health education in schools. The Health… Read More
Children’s Hospital Colorado – Health and safety information for families and schools
This website from Children’s Hospital Colorado provides content and resources for youth and child health, safety, and well-being on a wide range of topics that you can share with parents, caregivers, and families in your school community. The site features tips and advice for families, as well as the ability… Read More
Exceptional Student Services Technical Assistance Document: Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric issues affecting children and adolescents. Children with internalizing disorders such as depression and anxiety are often overlooked, and symptoms are often not addressed. This technical assistance document from CDE’s Exceptional Student Services Unit provides guidance on research-based interventions for supporting students with… 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
Essentials of School Threat Assessment: Preventing Targeted School Violence
This guide from the Colorado School Safety Resource Center reflects the work of the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Education on the essentials of school threat assessment and methods to prevent targeted school violence. The guide provides a strategy for identifying and supporting at-risk students. Read More
Essential Components of Effective Tobacco Prevention for Schools
To be effective in preventing youth tobacco use, school districts and schools need to look beyond classroom instruction and toward developing a more comprehensive approach. This document outlines five essential components for effective school tobacco use prevention, along with examples and suggested staff development for each component. To ensure successful implementation,… Read More
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. Read More
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 the Colorado School Safety Resource Center provides a list of resources and community organizations that… Read More
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. Read More
Rangeview High School: Creating Safe, Caring, Engaging Schools
Rangeview High School in Aurora, CO is empowering students and creating a safe, caring, and engaging environment. Check out this five minute video to learn about innovative approaches in school climate and celebrating diversity at Rangeview High School. Learn more about how this school promoted ways to recognize differences and… 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
Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching
Today, schools everywhere are implementing comprehensive school physical activity programs. The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) offers the Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching. This is one of the first master’s programs in the nation to prepare school professionals to fulfill the highly valued role… Read More