Coordinated School Health (CSH) is a systemic approach of advancing student academic performance by promoting, practicing and coordinating school health education and services for the benefit and well-being of students in establishing healthy behaviors designed to last their lifetime.
8-Component Model
CSH consists of eight health-related areas covering all aspects of the school environment that are linked together to function as a unified, effective system to the benefit of the entire school community.
Click on each box in the CSH model seen here for a description of each component, benefits to students and links to helpful resources.
Statutes & Rules/Criteria
Statute
All Texas school districts are required by law to implement a coordinated school health program in grades K-8. Click on tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/ed.toc.htm to review this section; in Title 2, Chapter 38, Section 38.013 of the Texas Education Code.
Rules/Criteria
To find out the current criteria for development of a coordinated school health program that may be considered for implementation by the Texas Education Agency, view the Commissioner’s Rules shown here, as published in the Texas Administrative Code.
Coordinated School Health Program A Guide for Texas School Districts
This guide is designed for those interested in implementing a coordinated school health program as well as those who want to jumpstart or fine tune an existing one. It provides basic information on how to start up a CSH program and assess results. It is copyright free and can be downloaded, copied and shared by clicking on the following link: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/pdf/CSHguide.pdf
Technical Support & Resources
Education Service Center, Region 20 Provides information and training on how to implement a coordinated school health program in your school or district. To schedule a training, contact Cassity Gutierrez at 210-370-5489 or cassity.gutierrez@esc20.net
Square Meals: Texas Department of Agriculture Provides access to a wide range of Texas child nutrition programs, policies and resources. www.squaremeals.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Provides information on how to assess, implement and evaluate CSH programs. www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth
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