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Discovery Education November 2006 Education for the Whole Student
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A Comprehensive Digital Health and Prevention Library A comprehensive online library of K-12 health and prevention content Focused on building life skills in 9 topic areas Enables health educators to focus on the whole student Proven effective at decreasing negative behaviors, such as bullying and substance abuse, and increasing reading comprehension
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Effective, Engaging Tools at Your Fingertips 500 chaptered videos correlated to state standards 16 complete curriculum programs covering 9 key topic areas Hundreds of lesson plans, teacher’s guides, and worksheets 3 Model and 2 Promising Programs Literacy strategies proven to increase reading comprehension
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Focus on the Whole Student Alcohol and Other Drugs Tobacco Growth and Development The Body Safety Mental Health Physical Activity Nutrition Violence
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Discovery Health Connection Gets Results Scientific evaluation conducted by Cometrika., Inc., an independent research firm (study conducted 2005 in Southern Virginia) Independent, scientific evaluation February – May 2005 1,168 4 th and 5 th graders 20 elementary schools 10 DHC literacy lessons 5% increase in reading comprehension
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Why Discovery Education Health Connection? One-stop shop of K-12 health and prevention content allows educators to focus on the whole student On-demand 24/7 access allows educators to take advantage of teachable moments Proven content helps get results Online delivery (vs. hard copy kits) leads to significant cost savings, up-to-date information, and no hassle as a result of lost materials Professional Development and Customer Support teams can help tailor service to state/district needs and ensure successful utilization in schools
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