1. HEALTHY SCHOOL ACTION TOOLS (HSAT) Online tools to help Michigan schools and districts create healthier environments GATHER TEAM ASSESS PLAN ACT SHARE Action Planning Tool FEEDBACK REPORTS & SUCCESS STORIES DISTRICT & SCHOOL LEVEL ASSESSMENTS 7 TOPIC AREA ASSESSMENTS

3. RESEARCH 65 low-income middle schools in 31 Michigan counties: Significantly more improvements in school nutrition practices Student dietary changes greater School staff found it to be both educational and motivational In addition to providing a useful and convenient way to assess the school environment, plan effective changes, and monitor progress, many HSAT schools have reported the additional benefits associated with collaboration involved in completing the HSAT assessments and using the Action Plan. 1 Alaimo K, Oleksyk S, Drzal, et al. Effects of changes in lunch-time competitive foods, nutrition practices and nutrition policies on low-income middle-school children’s diets. Childhood Obesity. 2013:9(6).

4. WHY REVISE/RESTRUCTURE?

5. School Core Tobacco & Nicotine- Free Lifestyles Health Services HIV, STD & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Staff Wellness Alcohol & Other Drugs Healthy Eating Physical Education & Physical Activity Social & Emotional Health Health Education Safe School Environment

6. www.mihealthtools.org/hsat

9. Team Approach The value is in the process. What the HSAT was meant to do – create rich discussion and planning for improvement

10. Nutrition Services Health Services Physical Education Health Education Healthy School Environment Counseling, Psychological & Social Services Family & Community Involvement Health Promotion for Staff STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH FRAMEWORK

13. Detailed instructions

14. HSAT for Schools School Core Assessment 7 Topic Area Assessments Scorecard Feedback Reports Action Plan

16. Topic Area Assessments Environment Education & Promotion Family & Community Involvement Need Identification & Referral System

17. Feedback Reports Consolidated – all assessments completed Print friendly – share with stakeholders Visually depicts progress

19. HSAT for Districts District Assessment Scorecard Feedback Reports Action Plan

21. District Assessment District Wellness Team/Coordinated School Health Team Assessment, Action Planning & Implementation Policies District Support of School Health Partnerships Summary Submit

22. Answering Questions Mouseovers – IMPORTANT! definitions, examples, additional info considered part of the question furthers understanding Errors

23. Scoring Low scores a llow progress, build awareness & support

24. Action Plan Recommended Actions - Ideas to consider Develop your own actions

25. Action Plan-Details Select – Prioritize - Create Plan of Action

26. Action Plan Recommended Actions - Ideas to consider OR Develop your own

27. Action Plan-Details: Select – Prioritize - Create Plan

29. Healthy Schools Technical Support Team: healthy.schools@earthlink.nethealthy.schools@earthlink.net or Karen Krabill Yoder: yoderk@michigan.gov yoderk@michigan.gov 517-335-8908

30. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Community Health Celebrating schools that support student learning through healthy school environments! To apply: http://swa.mihealthtools.orghttp://swa.mihealthtools.org 2016 Award Cycle Dates TBD

31. School Wellness Award Home Page www.mihealthtools.org/greatschools/

32. HELPFUL INFORMATION

33. APPLICATION 1. CSHT 2. Assess & Plan 3. Policies & Practices 4. Healthy Eating/Nutrition 5. Physical Education & Physical Activity 6. Tobacco-Free Lifestyles 7. School Environment & Successes (submit Success Story) 8. Submission of Application Scorecard

34. SCORING Responses in Sections 1-6 – automatically scored upon submission and CSHT roster checked Responses in Section 7 – scored by School Wellness Award team and posted on your school’s scorecard

35. HEALTHY SCHOOL ACTION TOOLS (HSAT) ASSESSMENT & ACTION PLANNING

36. HSAT for Schools School Core Assessment – required first step Topic Area Assessments – choose 3 for Gold Award Healthy Eating Physical Activity & Physical Education Health Education Social & Emotional Health Staff Wellness Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Lifestyles Safe School Environment School Health Services (in development)

38. STEPS TO RECOGNITION Complete application Submit Success Story Watch for posting of final score/award level Celebrate your accomplishments – tell others what’s happening in your great school! Attend award ceremony (Gold, Silver, Bronze winners)

39. PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS MDCH would like to thank our partners for recognizing and celebrating healthy schools!