School Health and Nursing

Coordinated School Health FAQ

Coordinated School Health Program

Definition

Coordinated School Health (CSH) is a systemic approach of advancing student academic performance by promoting, practicing and coordinating school health education and services for the benefit and well-being of students in establishing healthy behaviors designed to last their lifetime.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model is an expansion and update of the Coordinated School Health (CSH) approach. The WSCC model joins the components of CSH and the tenets of the whole child approach of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). The WSCC model focuses its attention on the child, emphasizes a school-wide approach, and acknowledges learning, health, and the school as being a part and reflection of the local community.

What is Coordinated School Health?

Coordinated School Health is a comprehensive approach to promoting the health and well-being of students and staff. The original Coordinated School Health model included 8 components: nutrition services, physical education, health education, health services, counseling and support services, healthy school environment, health promotion for staff, and family/community involvement. Through the coordinated approach, each component works synergistically with the other components to maximize health/wellness benefits to the campus community.

The original 8-component Coordinated School Health model has been updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

CDC WSCC Website: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) | Healthy Schools | CDC

Is Coordinated School Health required?

What Coordinated School Health Programs have been approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)?

ESC 20's Role

The Education Service Center, Region 20 School Health Program provides training and technical assistance to school districts in the comprehensive development of health programs. The goal is to provide districts with information to meet the State-mandated requirements related to school health services, physical education, health education, School Health Advisory Councils, and Coordinated School Health.

In addition, the School Health Program facilitates collaboration between schools and community health agencies to establish programs which prevent disease and advocate health and wellness for students and staff.

***Disclaimer*** ESC 20 may also facilitate the dissemination of information about training and technical assistance to school districts from our supporting partners and agencies to make you aware of Continuing Education Credit opportunities for professional licensure. ESC 20 takes no responsibility for the offerings by our partners except to communicate the opportunities to the professional community. However, we are here to assist with issues.

Christine Beck Consultant, School Health and Nursing

Email Christine Beck 210-370-5730

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