1. Facts and Figuring it Out How to Complete the Healthy School Report Card

2. Creating Partnerships for Change Work on Commonalities Get and stay connected Use your strengths Work with those who’ll work with you Do only what you need to do Respect the process of change Give to get (see the big picture) Use discord as an opportunity Give it time Work on issues, but focus on people Work on Commonalities Get and stay connected Use your strengths Work with those who’ll work with you Do only what you need to do Respect the process of change Give to get (see the big picture) Use discord as an opportunity Give it time Work on issues, but focus on people

3. But, how do I find out what those partnerships are and how to reach them effectively?

4. Data What is it? The CDC regards data as “documented information or evidence of any kind” What do I do with it? Do an assessment Identify relevant and appropriate information sources Create a focused, measurable plan Use data (from evaluations along the way) to revise the plan Help guide school health policy decisions. What is it? The CDC regards data as “documented information or evidence of any kind” What do I do with it? Do an assessment Identify relevant and appropriate information sources Create a focused, measurable plan Use data (from evaluations along the way) to revise the plan Help guide school health policy decisions.

5. Do an Assessment What is Data Assessment? Using gathered or existing data to identify problems, risk factors, and patterns; plan and assess current programs; compare populations, schools and geographic areas compare where you are and where you want to be What is Data Assessment? Using gathered or existing data to identify problems, risk factors, and patterns; plan and assess current programs; compare populations, schools and geographic areas compare where you are and where you want to be

6. Data Assessment What are some methods for assessing data? Force Field Analysis – Positive forces pushing FOR a change/Negative forces “let’s keep things the same” Needs assessment Objectives - What do you want to know? Identify the Target Audience - From whom are going to collect information and data? Establish Procedure - How are you going to select a group of individuals that will represent your target population? Methods - How do you plan to collect data? Instruments and Techniques - What instruments and techniques will you use to collect data? Data Analysis - How will you analyze the data? Make Decisions Creating a vision – decide you want a change… where do you want your school to be in 5 years? How do you get there? Healthy School Report Card Youth Risk Behavior Survey – CDC’s biennial, national monitor of health risks and behaviors among 9th-12th graders What are some methods for assessing data? Force Field Analysis – Positive forces pushing FOR a change/Negative forces “let’s keep things the same” Needs assessment Objectives - What do you want to know? Identify the Target Audience - From whom are going to collect information and data? Establish Procedure - How are you going to select a group of individuals that will represent your target population? Methods - How do you plan to collect data? Instruments and Techniques - What instruments and techniques will you use to collect data? Data Analysis - How will you analyze the data? Make Decisions Creating a vision – decide you want a change… where do you want your school to be in 5 years? How do you get there? Healthy School Report Card Youth Risk Behavior Survey – CDC’s biennial, national monitor of health risks and behaviors among 9th-12th graders

7. Plan (using data) Complete Healthy School Rpt Card Assess cultural competence Conduct focus groups/forums Customize work plan (Obj. 2) Plan (using data) Complete Healthy School Rpt Card Assess cultural competence Conduct focus groups/forums Customize work plan (Obj. 2) Do Implement work plan Do Implement work plan Study Complete Process Index Report progress Study Complete Process Index Report progress Act/Adjust Continue to implement work plan Modify work plan Implement modification(s) Act/Adjust Continue to implement work plan Modify work plan Implement modification(s)

8. Healthy School Report Card What is it? An assessment tool, created by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to determine the status of current school health programming and identify priorities for program improvement. BASICALLY, it helps your school take steps to fully implementing a Coordinated School Health Program… remember the law? What is it? An assessment tool, created by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to determine the status of current school health programming and identify priorities for program improvement. BASICALLY, it helps your school take steps to fully implementing a Coordinated School Health Program… remember the law?

9. Readiness to Complete HSRC  Secure approval from district  Inform stakeholders and decision makers Purpose of HSRC: Identify needs and resources to improve MH in schools Use of HSRC results: Prioritize needs and develop short- and long- term objectives to improve MH policy and practices in schools  Manage expectations Short-term objectives will require little (if any) additional resources Long-term objectives will include plan for securing additional resources  Secure support and resources  Planning HSRC form Plan Do Study Act/Adjust

10. Healthy School Report Card So…what is it, really? 1. Within each of 11 characteristics, 2. You use indicators of health program status (what should be there if things are good) 3. And decide: Does it exist? How much will the health and safety of students/staff improve if it is changed? How much effort will it take to truly change the status of the indicator? So…what is it, really? 1. Within each of 11 characteristics, 2. You use indicators of health program status (what should be there if things are good) 3. And decide: Does it exist? How much will the health and safety of students/staff improve if it is changed? How much effort will it take to truly change the status of the indicator? CharacteristicIn a nutshell Social and Emotional Climate Everyone feels safe, secure, accepted, valued Family and Community Involvement The school encourages, supports, and facilitates involvement of parents and the community in health programming School Facilities and Transportation Buildings, grounds, and vehicles are secure and meet all safety and environmental standards Health EducationSchool strongly supports and reinforces health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors through a high quality curriculum Physical Education and Physical Activity Supports and reinforces lifelong fitness Food and Nutrition ServicesHealthy eating habits and food safety School Health ServicesAccessible primary prevention, intervention, and treatment of disease Counseling, Psychological, and Social Work Services Accessible primary prevention, intervention, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues School-Site Health Promotion for Staff Supporting and facilitating physical and mental health of all employees Coordination of School Health Programs Eliminate gaps and redundancies, expand resources available, and assure high quality School Health Program Policy and Strategic Planning Compliance through comprehensive policies addressing all aspects of CSH

11. Characteristic 6: Food and Nutrition Services Indicator: Food safety - Hand-washing facilities are accessible to both students and staff in or near the cafeteria. 1. Does it exist?  Need more info  Does not exist  Exists, needs work  Exists excellent 2. How much will the health and safety of students/staff improve if it is changed?  Very little  Some  Quite a bit  A lot 3. How much effort will it take to truly change the status of the indicator?  Very little  Some  A lot  Overwhelming Characteristic 6: Food and Nutrition Services Indicator: Food safety - Hand-washing facilities are accessible to both students and staff in or near the cafeteria. 1. Does it exist?  Need more info  Does not exist  Exists, needs work  Exists excellent 2. How much will the health and safety of students/staff improve if it is changed?  Very little  Some  Quite a bit  A lot 3. How much effort will it take to truly change the status of the indicator?  Very little  Some  A lot  Overwhelming HSRC Example

12. CharacteristicIn a nutshell Social and Emotional ClimateEveryone feels safe, secure, accepted, valued Family and Community InvolvementThe school encourages, supports, and facilitates involvement of parents and the community in health programming School Facilities and TransportationBuildings, grounds, and vehicles are secure and meet all safety and environmental standards Health EducationSchool strongly supports and reinforces health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors through a high quality curriculum Physical Education and Physical Activity Supports and reinforces lifelong fitness Food and Nutrition ServicesHealthy eating habits and food safety School Health ServicesAccessible primary prevention, intervention, and treatment of disease Counseling, Psychological, and Social Work Services Accessible primary prevention, intervention, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues School-Site Health Promotion for StaffSupporting and facilitating physical and mental health of all employees Coordination of School Health ProgramsEliminate gaps and redundancies, expand resources available, and assure high quality School Health Program Policy and Strategic Planning Compliance through comprehensive policies addressing all aspects of CSH

13. HSRC: Okay, but WHY should I use it? the HSRC helps you determine whether your school is doing all it can to promote the health and wellbeing of students and staff… AND having healthy students and staff makes for a more productive institution... AND implementing a CSH plan, charges a team of school and community members with improving health programs. the HSRC helps you determine whether your school is doing all it can to promote the health and wellbeing of students and staff… AND having healthy students and staff makes for a more productive institution... AND implementing a CSH plan, charges a team of school and community members with improving health programs.

14. HSRC: Oh…. Now I get it, but how do I get it up and running? Organizing Orienting Organizing Reporting Using Results Scoring Establish a diverse Steering Committee Determine the timeline for HSRC implementation and process by setting due dates Form work groups (Try for 11 – one for each characteristic) Review the HSRC so work groups know the indicators Determine standards – must establish good vs. bad vs. best Each work group prepares a summary report with: -how collected answers, conclusions, recommendations, and priority rankings Steering committee drafts overall summary report to be shared with the community Complete a preliminary assessment for Question 1 (Does it exist?) Collect additional information if status not clear (interviews, surveys, etc) Complete final assessment – answer all 3 questions Develop goals and objectives, set priorities Track your progress using a portfolio – CELEBRATE SUCCESSES! REASSESS, REASSESS, REASSESS

15. Steps for Completing HSRC  1) Establish Local Steering Committee  2) Determine timeline Allow time for data review and meetings  3) Form work groups, as needed, to make steps and tasks manageable  4) Review/Clarify HSRC indicators for all characteristics  5) Determine standards for rating indicators Consult internal and eternal experts  7) Collect additional information to answer questions accurately Document review Presentations from experts Interviews with key informants Surveys  8) Complete final assessment answering Questions 1, 2, and 3  1) Establish Local Steering Committee  2) Determine timeline Allow time for data review and meetings  3) Form work groups, as needed, to make steps and tasks manageable  4) Review/Clarify HSRC indicators for all characteristics  5) Determine standards for rating indicators Consult internal and eternal experts  7) Collect additional information to answer questions accurately Document review Presentations from experts Interviews with key informants Surveys  8) Complete final assessment answering Questions 1, 2, and 3

16. Help Reporting the results – See the Healthy School Report Card Summary Create a plan – See the Healthy School Improvement Plan forms Amend your policies – See the Example School Health Policies document Reporting the results – See the Healthy School Report Card Summary Create a plan – See the Healthy School Improvement Plan forms Amend your policies – See the Example School Health Policies document

17. Try this! Choose a characteristic Identify misunderstandings and needs for clarification Determine who else needs to be involved in answering the questions Determine if other methods of obtaining information are necessary Try to answer the questions within your group Choose a characteristic Identify misunderstandings and needs for clarification Determine who else needs to be involved in answering the questions Determine if other methods of obtaining information are necessary Try to answer the questions within your group