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Leading Healthy Schools

The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) has designed Leading Healthy Schools, a free professional development and coaching program designed to equip school leaders with the knowledge and skills to implement effective school health programs and policies.
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WSCC Model

The CDC Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model offers a holistic approach to education, addressing students' cognitive, physical, social, and emotional needs. The related learning activities in this free online training provide the tools and knowledge to implement comprehensive school heath programming based on the evidence-based WSCC model.
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Data Analysis for School Health

Measuring school health is essential. It forms the foundation for informed decision-making. It helps schools identify areas of improvement, allocate resources effectively, and create a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. The related learning activities in this free online training provide the tools and knowledge to conduct school health assessment using a range of tools including the School Health Index (SHI).
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Wellness at Work

This free, online training is for K-12 educators, staff, and administrators committed to fostering a healthy work environment. The related learning activities provide tools and knowledge to implement wellness programs, supportive policies, and environmental strategies.
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Active Academics®

Active Academics® is a free resource for classroom teachers to provide practical physical activity ideas that can be integrated into regular classroom content areas. Get students "up and moving" while still engaged in the academic learning process. The standards-based activity ideas utilize the Common Core Standards as well as national standards.
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WV Healthy Kids

WV Healthy Kids is a free web-based educational lesson for teachers and other leaders to implement as part of their instruction related to physical activity, good nutrition, and overall health. In addition to the lesson content, learners will have opportunities to answer questions to check for understanding, analyze their own physical activity level and dietary intake, and consider setting goals to improve their health. The lesson is designed for use with 5th-8th graders in a variety of settings.
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Move Your Way Toolkit for Schools

Explore the Move Your Way Toolkit for Schools for engaging ideas and resources to make physical activity fun and accessible for every student. You’ll find information on the benefits of physical activity, tips on promoting physical activity during the school day, and fun games to help kids learn that lots of things count as physical activity — like the Move Your Way bingo cards and Teachers’ Guide!

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Technical Assistance

State and National School Health Data

These ready-to-use resources include a summary of the national level school health benchmark data from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health. The state-level summaries include data related to School Nutrition, Out-of-School Time, Physical Education and Activity, and School Health Services. You can use these links to access more data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) and School Health Profiles (SHP).

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Recess Policy Toolkit

These ready-to-use resources highlight a comprehensive policy package designed to advance recess in schools by outlining the importance of unstructured play for students’ physical, social, and emotional development. The toolkit provides model legislation, state-by-state analyses, and practical advocacy materials to help policymakers and educators strengthen and expand recess access nationwide. You can use these links to explore additional materials supporting healthier school environments and evidence-based policy solutions.

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CSPAP Planning Toolkit

The Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Toolkit gives schools practical, ready-to-use resources for expanding physical activity opportunities before, during, and after the school day. It includes adaptable strategies, planning and implementation tools, and a ready-to-use professional development slide deck for staff training and PD days. Use the toolkit to identify realistic next steps, engage your school team, and begin building a more active school environment.

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Partner Amplification Toolkit

The Partner Amplification Toolkit helps schools build on their accomplishments by sharing successes, increasing visibility, and engaging partners who can help sustain and expand their work. The toolkit includes ready-to-use digital promotional resources along with practical guidance and tools for communicating impact, engaging community partners, and leveraging additional support. Use the toolkit to turn your school’s Healthy Schools in Action progress into greater awareness, stronger partnerships, and new opportunities for continued growth.

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WVHSIA Resource Sheet

Explore resources designed to support healthier, more active school communities across West Virginia. This resource sheet includes free professional development opportunities, classroom teaching tools, school health data, physical activity resources, wellness strategies, and technical assistance for educators, administrators, and other school health professionals.

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