 Began in 1995 looking at how to spend money from the Tobacco settlement  Started a program that increased physical education and integrated health into curriculum  Achieved tremendous results physically, improved academic scores in reading and math.

 Goal was to expand program to other schools in the district  Prohibited by funding  Board wanted to expand program but could not support more physical education  EHK-SI was born

 Students who are well nourished and physically fit achieve better academically  EHK-SI provides school communities with research-based knowledge about good nutrition and fitness  Information that is learned at the institute is applied to school environments to promote healthy lifestyles.

 Nationally known key note speakers come in to speak current topics that influence the school environment  Teams from school districts consisting of administrator, PE teacher, and two classroom teachers  Collaboration time is given for teams to develop an action plan for their school

Day 1Day 2  Paul Zientarski  Paul is the originator of the Learning Readiness Physical Education program in Naperville, IL and has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, HBO, ESPN, CBC, NCTV and Public radio. Participants will learn about a unique program that pairs Physical Education with classes in Literacy and Mathematics. Based upon the findings in Dr. John Ratey's book, "SPARK: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain," research shows that the brain needs physical activity to enhance learning in any curricular area. Using data from five years of experimentation at Naperville Central High School, this presentation will prove that exercise can be used as a solution to learning and behavioral problems.   Judd Allen, Ph.D.  Dr. Allen serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Health Promotion, is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, was a research analyst at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and has served on Vermont Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness. He has authored more than 50 books, journals, and articles. Dr. Allen’s presentation, “Bringing Wellness Home”, will help us:  · Create a wellness vision  · Address day-to-day influences  · Support lifestyle changes/goals  · Foster healthy, household relationships   Erin Dummert  Erin earned her degree in dietetics from UW-Madison and owns a private nutrition counseling business called Madam Nutrition which assists individuals and families in putting good nutrition into practice. Erin is a nationally recognized expert in cancer nutrition, has written for various scholarly and popular literature publications and is a peer-reviewer for the American Dietetic Association and the Oncology Dietetic Practice Group. “Food is fuel, and Americans are running on empty! Constantly on the go and needing quick meals and snacks, we often turn to vending machines, snack-packs, and fast food, which provide us with little more than fat, sugar and empty calories. Whether you’re a busy professional, a stay at home parent, or a growing child, this session will give you the tools you need to fuel your body for

 No cost for teams to attend  Teams collaborate together to implement a plan that is designed for their school community  Teams can submit an action plan to improve school environment and receive $250

 Nutrition breaks  Classroom activity breaks to improve academics  Safety nights  Health Fairs  Developing clubs at the high schools  Improving staff wellness  Planning a walk events like walk to school day that supports Safe Routes to Schools  Providing water bottles for staff and students

 August 11 &12, 2010 at Appleton East High School  Contact Cheryl Nisler to register or ask for a flyer or