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BEST PRACTICES

North Carolina School Health Training Center
North Carolina Healthy Schools is committed to creating, promoting, and supporting best practices to improve health and educational outcomes for our state’s youth. We partner with the North Carolina School Health Training Center, located at Appalachian State University, to provide professional development for teachers and other school staff on topics including nutrition, substance use prevention, and reproductive health and safety.

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SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCILS

CONTACT :: Ellen Essick, Ph.D., Section Chief

School Health Advisory Council is an advisory group composed of individuals selected primarily from the health and education segments of the community. The group acts collectively in providing advice to the school system on aspects of the school health programs. The members of the council are appointed by the school system to advise the school system.

“Schools could do more than perhaps any other single institution in society to help young people, and the adults they will become, to live healthier, longer, more satisfying, and more productive lives.”
– Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development

Influencing students to lead healthy and productive lives is likely to be most effective when schools, the community, and parents work together. Each has unique resources, each can access students in ways the other can not, and each has different means of influencing the behaviors of young people. But the coordination of these efforts requires planning.

Local school health advisory councils are one means of planning consistent and focused action. Councils, comprised of representatives from the eight components of school health (Health education, physical education, nutrition services, family and community, mental and social health, staff wellness, school environment and health services) can objectively assess the needs of young people and identify the required resources. Councils can also serve as a communication link among the three groups to help prevent misunderstanding and clarify roles and responsibilities.

The health of young people is directly tied to academic achievement and their potential for school success and overall quality of life. The schools alone cannot solve or prevent health related problems. However, the schools’ ability to have a positive impact on students’ health behavior and academic gains is enhanced with the help of community resources.

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Abstinence Until Marraige

In 1995, North Carolina passed G.S. 115C-81 (e1)1 that requires public schools to offer an abstinence until marriage program. The legislation contains general guidelines2 for instruction regarding abstinence until marriage and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Federal Title V abstinence funds are available to school systems in North Carolina to enhance abstinence education programs through planning and implementation. In addition to the state law, school systems that accept these funds must comply with the federal A-H Criteria3 for abstinence education. To be eligible for Title V, schools systems and charter schools must provide instruction to at least one of grades 7 through 12. School allotments4 are determined by the number of grades 7 through 12 and the number of students in these grades.

Contact Sarah Langer, Abstinence and Evaluation Consultant if you have any questions.

North Carolina Legislation G.S. 115C-81 (e1) guidelines

Present factually accurate biological or pathological information that is related to the human reproductive system;
Focus on the benefits of abstinence until marriage and the risks of premarital sexual intercourse;
Establish abstinence from sexual intercourse outside of marriage as the expected standard for all school-age children;
Offer positive reinforcement for abstinence;
Provide opportunities that allow for interaction between the parent or legal guardian and the student;
Assure that students are aware of the difference between risk reduction through use of contraceptives and/or condoms and risk elimination through abstinence;
For any instruction concerning contraceptives or prophylactics, provide accurate statistical information on their effectiveness and failure rates for preventing pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, in actual use among adolescent populations;
Inform students of the current legal status of those homosexual acts that are a significant means of transmitting diseases, including HIV/AIDS;
Assure that students understand that a mutually faithful, monogamous, heterosexual relationship in the context of marriage is the best lifelong means of avoiding diseases transmitted by sexual contact, including HIV/AIDS;

A has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health  gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity;
B teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage  as the expected standard for all school age children;
C teaches that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid

out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems;
D teaches that a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in the context of   marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity;
E teaches that sexual activity outside of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects;
F teaches that bearing children out-of-wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for the child, the child’s parents, and society;
G teaches young children how to reject sexual advances and how alcohol and  

drug use increases vulnerability to sexual advances; and
H teaches the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.

 

*It is not necessary to place equal emphasis on each element of the definition; however, a project may not be inconsistent with any aspect of the abstinence education definition. 

Links:
Visit the following websites for more information about abstinence

2004-2005 Abstinence Notice of Grant Award

2005 Abstinence Supplemental Grant RFA

Not Me, Not Now:
www.notmenotnow.org

National Abstinence Clearinghouse:
www.abstinence.net

NC Department of Health and Human Services
www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/hiv/surveillance.html

Youth Development
www.youthdevelopment.org

Truth for Youth
www.truth-4-youth.org/index_flash.php

Say No Way
www.saynoway.net/index.html

The Medical Institute
www.medinstitute.org

Others:
www.abstinenceedu.com

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CSHP BY THE SEA 2006

CSHP Will Be Back By the Sea!! CSHP By the Sea 2006

With a great agenda focused on Coordinated School Health and Personal Wellness on campus at UNC-W!

Make plans NOW to join us – participation will be limited to 250 people! Bring your team representing the eight areas of a Coordinated School Health Program and hear national speakers as well as presenters from all parts of North Carolina. In addition to keynote and breakout sessions, CSHP By The Sea will feature opportunities for you to experience best practices sessions, improve your own personal wellness, and participate in a variety of activities! School Health Advisory Councils will have the opportunity to apply for possible funding as well as submit the Healthy Active Children Progress Report.

For more information contact:
Anne Marie Jenks
Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Tobacco Consultant
NC Healthy Schools
(919) 807-3909 / [email protected]

Certificates of attendance for 24 contact hours (2.4 CEUs) may be earned.

CSHP BY THE SEA 2006
ON THE CAMPUS OF UNC-WILMINGTON

JULY 10-13, 2006
Begins on Monday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ends on Thursday, July 13 at 12:00 noon

$250 total cost per person for early registration by June 1, 2006 (double occupancy)*
$300 total cost per person for late registration after June 1, 2006 (double occupancy)*
* Single occupancy rooms require an additional $100 surcharge.

ONE FEE, per participant, includes all sessions, lodging in UNC-W dorms, souvenirs, breaks, breakfast and lunch each day, and Monday night’s dinner.

Agenda
(pdf, 33kb)

Registration Form
(pdf, 63kb)

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EIGHT COMPONENT MODEL

A coordinated school health program (CSHP) model consists of eight interactive components. Schools by themselves cannot, and should not be expected to, address the nation’s most serious health and social problems. Families, health care workers, the media, religious organizations, community organizations that serve youth, and young people themselves also must be systematically involved. However, schools could provide a critical facility in which many agencies might work together to maintain the well-being of young people.

Coordinated School Health Model: Health Education; Physical Education; Health Services; Nutrition Services; Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services; Healthy School Environment; Health Promotion for Staff; Family and Community Involvement.

  1. Health Education: Classroom instruction that addresses the physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of health – designed to help students improve their health, prevent illness, and reduce risky behaviors. 
  2. Physical Education: A planned, sequential K-12 curriculum that promotes life long physical activity develops basic movement skills and sports skills. Physical education shall be the environment in which students learn, practice, and are assessed on developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills, and knowledge. 
  3. Health Services: Preventive services, education, emergency care, referrals, and management of acute and chronic health problems – designed to prevent health problems and injuries and ensure care for students. Can include school nursing as well as dental services and school based/school linked health centers.
  4. Nutrition Services: Integration of nutritious, affordable and appealing meals; nutrition education, and an environment that promotes healthy eating. 
  5. Health Promotion for Staff: Opportunities that encourage school staff to pursue a healthy lifestyle that contributes to their improved health status, improved morale, and a greater personal commitment to the school’s overall coordinated health program. This personal commitment often transfers into greater commitment to the health of students and creates positive role modeling. Health promotion activities have improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, and reduced health insurance costs.
  6. Counseling and Psychological Services: Services that include individual and group assessments, interventions, and referrals – designed to prevent problems early and enhance healthy development. 
  7. Healthy School Environment: The physical and aesthetic surroundings and the psychosocial climate and culture of the school. Factors that influence the physical environment include the school building and the area surrounding it, any biological or chemical agents that are detrimental to health, and physical conditions such as temperature, noise, and lighting. The psychological environment includes the physical, emotional, and social conditions that affect the well-being of students and staff.
  8. Parent/Community Involvement: An integrated school, parent, and community approach for enhancing the health and well-being of students. School health advisory councils, coalitions, and broadly based constituencies for school health can build support for school health program efforts.

 
Adapted from: Healthy Youth: An Investment in Our Nation’s Future, 2004, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/pdf/aag_dash2004.pdf

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N.C. SCHOOL HEALTH PROFILES SURVEY

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YEAR REPORT
2010 Principal and Lead Health Teacher Report
(pdf, 946kb)
2008 Principal and Lead Health Teacher Report
(pdf, 1.3mb)
2006 Principal and Lead Health Teacher Report
(pdf, 2.2mb)
2004 Principal Report
(pdf, 920kb)
Lead Health Teacher Report
(pdf, 944kb)
2002 Middle School Principal Report
(pdf, 66kb)
High School Principal Report
(pdf, 64kb)
Middle & High School Lead Heath Teacher Report
(pdf, 86kb)
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N.C. YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY (YRBS)

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
In the spring of every odd numbered year, NC Healthy Schools implements a statewide Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The NC YRBS helps assess behaviors in youth that impact their health now and in the future. Topics include violence, personal safety, physical activity, nutrition , mental health, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, protective factors and sexual behavior questions (for high school students only). Help us continue implementing the YRBS by letting us know how you use and support the YRBS.

YEAR REPORT STATEWIDE YRBS REGIONAL
WESTERN CENTRAL EASTERN
2013 High School
(pdf, 6.8mb)		 Not available Not available
Middle School
(pdf, 5.3mb)		 Not available
2011 High School
(pdf, 5.0mb)		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 198kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 226kb)
Tables
(pdf, 258kb)
Trend
(pdf, 162kb)		 Not available
Middle School
(pdf, 4.1mb)		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 174kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 178kb)
Tables
(pdf, 214kb)
Trend
(pdf, 118kb)
2009

High School Report

Summary Graphs
(pdf, 59kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 250kb)
Tables
(pdf, 264kb)
Trend
(pdf, 243kb)		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 62kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 251kb)
Tables
(pdf, 261kb)
Trend
(pdf, 183kb)		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 61kb)
Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 244kb)
Trend
Trend report not available 		Summary Graphs
(pdf, 61kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 252kb)
Tables
(pdf, 254kb)
Trend
(pdf, 210kb)
Middle School Report Summary Graphs
(pdf, 52kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 162kb)
Tables
(pdf, 191kb)
Trend
Trend report not available		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 54kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 184kb)
Tables
(pdf, 201kb)
Trend
(pdf, 103kb)		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 56kb)
Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 190kb)
Trend
Trend report not available		 Summary Graphs
(pdf, 53kb)
Graphs
(pdf, 183kb)
Tables
(pdf, 202kb)
Trend
(pdf, 121kb)
2007

High School Report

 Graphs
(ppt, 1.25mb)
Tables
(pdf, 259kb)
Trend
( pdf, 121kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 1.15b)
Tables
(pdf, 250kb)
Trend
(pdf, 82kb)		 Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 210kb)
Trend
Trend report not available 		Graphs
(ppt, 1.25mb)
Tables
(pdf, 256kb)
Trend
(pdf, 98kb)
Middle School Report Graphs
(ppt, 926kb)
Tables
(pdf, 187kb)
Trend
(pdf, 50kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 493kb)
Tables
(pdf, 178kb)
Trend
(pdf, 49kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 750kb)
Tables
(pdf, 150kb)
Trend
Trend report not available		 Graphs
(ppt, 926kb)
Tables
(pdf, 183kb)
Trend
(pdf, 69kb)
2005

High School Report
(pdf, 1.84mb)

Graphs
(ppt, 932kb)
Tables
(pdf, 260kb)
Trend
( pdf, 52kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 928kb)
Tables
(pdf, 252kb)
Trend
(pdf, 52kb)		 Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 252kb)
Trend
(pdf, 52kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 928kb)
Tables
(pdf, 252kb)
Trend
Trend report not available

Middle School Report
(pdf, 1.52mb)

Graphs**
(ppt, 604kb)
Tables
(pdf, 172kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 752kb)
Tables
(pdf, 212kb)		 Graphs**
(ppt, 616kb)
Tables
(pdf, 172kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 748kb)
Tables
(pdf, 216kb)
Trend
(pdf, 32)
2003 High School Report
(pdf. 1.1mb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 880kb)
Tables
(pdf, 668kb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 872kb)
Tables
(pdf, 292kb)		 Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 296kb)		 Graphs**
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Tables
(pdf, 252kb)
Middle School Report
(pdf, 840kb)		 Graphs**
(ppt, 424kb)
Tables
(pdf, 452kb) 		Graphs**
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Tables
(pdf, 184kb) 		Graphs**
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Tables
(pdf, 184kb)		 Graphs
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Tables
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2001 High School
(pdf, 1.6mb)		 Graphs
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Tables
(pdf, 292kb)		 Not surveyed
Middle School
(pdf, 1.3mb)		 Graphs
(ppt, 1.2mb)
Tables
(pdf, 228kb)
1999 Survey not implemented
1997 High School Graphs
( xls, 336kb)		 Not surveyed
Middle School Graphs
( xls, 144kb)
1993 & 1995 Data is in an outdated format. Please contact Nakisha Floyd at 919.807.3942 if you would like to request these ASCII file.

** A large enough sample size was not achieved. Results cannot be extended to all students of NC, just those surveyed.

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SCHOOL LEVEL IMPACT MEASURES (SLIMS)

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CDC Revised School Level Impact Measures (SLIMs)
(pdf, 69kb)

2008 Baseline North Carolina School Level Impact Measures (SLIMs)
(pdf, 138kb)

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DIRECTORY

Contact Information for North Carolina Healthy Schools
Paula Hudson Collins
Senior Advisor for Healthy Schools
NC Department of Public Instruction
6349 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6349

Phone: (919) 807-3859
Fax: (919) 807-4046
E-Mail: [email protected]

Michael Sanderson
Senior Advisor for Healthy Schools
NC Department of Health and Human Services
1916 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27611-1916

Phone: (919) 715-2273
Fax: (919) 733-2997
E-Mail: [email protected]

Dorothea Brock
Sun Safety / Coordinated School Health Program Consultant
NC Department of Public Instruction
6349 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6349

Phone: (919) 715-1349
Fax: (919) 715-3049
E-Mail: [email protected]

Sherry Lehman
HIV Prevention Program and Policy Consultant
NC Department of Public Instruction
6349 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6349

Phone: (919) 807-3860
Fax: (919) 807-4046
E-Mail: [email protected]

Sarah Langer
Evaluation and Abstinence Consultant
NC Department of Public Instruction
6349 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6349

Phone: (919) 807-3867
Fax: (919) 807-4046
E-Mail: [email protected]

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School Health Data

North Carolina Data

2003 N.C. Parent Survey of Public School Sexuality Education

North Carolina DPI and DHHS Support of the 2005 YRBS

N.C. Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data
 NC YRBS Reports – 1995, 1997, 2001
 2003 Middle School – Detail Tables – Summary Tables – Graphics – Report
 2003 High School – Detail Tables – Summary Tables – Graphics – Report

2003 (Juvenile Justice) High School Summary Tables – Graphics

2001 High School Summary Tables
2001 Middle School Summary Tables

N.C. School Health Education Profile (SHEP) Data 
Information about school health policies and programs
 2002 Middle School Health Policies and Programs
2002 High School Health Policies and Programs
2002 Middle and High School Health Education Programs

 

NC Department of Public Instruction 
 Statistics and Reports
 Student, School Personnel, and School Financial Data
 Local School Addresses, Phones Numbers, and Staff information

North Carolina Center for Health Statistics

North Carolina Office of State Planning Data Center – Through statutory responsibility, the SDC section in the Office of State Planning provides a statistical coordination function for state government information. Searchable data by county.

North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute provides data on children and youth in North Carolina in several easy to use formats. provides data on children and youth in North Carolina in several easy to use formats.

North Carolina HIV/STD/AIDS Statistics.

 

National Data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  collects surveillance data to monitor the status of youth risk behaviors and school health programs. CDC data collection instruments include:

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) measures priority health-risk behaviors among youth.
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) which assesses the characteristics of eight components of school health programs from information obtained at the state, district, school, and classroom levels nationwide.
The School Health Education Profiles (SHEP) monitor characteristics of health education in middle/junior and senior high schools.
School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide.  The SHI enables schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of their  physical activity and nutrition policies and programs; develop an action plan for improving student health; and involve teachers,  parents, students, and the community in improving school services.

Child Trends Databank  The one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on over 70 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month!  

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics – Federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education.

Kaiser Family Foundation.  KFF offers comprehensive and current health information for all 50 states. State Health Facts Online.   www.statehealthfacts.kff.org, offers health policy information
on a broad range of issues such as managed care, health insurance coverage and the uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, women’s health, minority
health, and HIV/AIDS.

KIDS COUNT, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the United States.

National Tobacco Use Data and Research

National Center for Health Statistics

National Center for Education Statistics
          School District Demographics

 

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