Health Policy Resources2003 Sentate Mark Up
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin.cpquery/R?cp107:FLD010:@1(sr216
American Association for Health Educators - Focus on Advocacy
http://www.capwiz.com/aahe/home/
The advocacy Web site of the American Association for Health Educators features action alerts and other information on health issues.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Advocacy Kit
http://www.ascd.org/advocacykit
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) offers tools to help those advocating on behalf of students, including the basics for planning an advocacy campaign, tips on communicating with policy makers, and helpful information on communicating with the media. It also includes a glossary of legislative terms, glossary of media terms, references, and an ASCD Advocacy Contact Directory.
CDC - School Health Policies and Program Study 2000
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/shpps
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2000 measured policies and programs at the State, district, school, and classroom levels in elementary, middle/junior, and senior high schools. SHPPS includes fact sheets, State report cards, State-level summaries, questionnaires and content summaries, data files and documentation, and a Journal of School Health supplement. Results include the percentage of States, districts, and schools with a coordinator for selected school health program components, by component; the percentage of States and districts requiring health education topics to be taught in at least one school level, and percentage of schools at each level requiring each topic to be taught, by topic; the percentage of States and districts requiring schools to teach health education, by school level; and the percentage of States, districts, and schools with policies prohibiting alcohol use, illegal drug use, and violence by students, by type of policy.
Center for Law and Social Policy
http://www.clasp.org
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a nonmember, nonprofit organization of program staff whose work is concentrated on family policy and access to civil legal assistance for low-income families. The Web site includes information on welfare reform, workforce development, child care, child support enforcement, child welfare, couples and marriage policy, and reproductive health and teen parents. CLASP maintains an extensive network of State and local advocates; provides training and technical assistance to advocates and officials; and produces publications, newsletters, and periodic updates on new policy developments.
Coalition for Community Schools: Strengthening Children, Families, and Communities
http://www.communityschools.org
The Coalition for Community Schools is an alliance of national, State, and local organizations in education for grades K-16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and human services, Government, and philanthropy as well as national, State, and local community school networks. The coalition advocates for community schools as the vehicle for strengthening schools, families, and communities so they can improve student learning. The Web site includes news, publications, "tools," and information on conferences.
DoED - Inside No Child Left Behind Act
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02
This site includes Public Law 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, in its entirety. The act involves the following goals: improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged; preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals; language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students; supporting programs that prevent violence in and around schools and prevent illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs; and ensuring programs for Native Americans provide for their unique educational and culturally related academic needs.
Education Advocacy
http://www.apa.org/ppo/edppo.html
As part of the American Psychological Association Public Policy office (PPO), PPO-Education on behalf of the Education Directorate seeks to increase Federal support for psychological education and training, and promote the application of psychology to education and training. Education advocacy staff work with Congressional committees (authorizing and applications) and agency officials to ensure the field of psychology benefits from relevant Federal programs. The Web site lists the following links about current activities: latest news in education advocacy; Federal education advocacy coordinator's grassroots network; information updates (legislative, appropriations, higher education, National Health Service Corps, financial aid); and events, fact sheets, and tools.
Education Week - State of the States: State Policy Updates
http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc02/templates/17largemap.htm
This Christian Science Monitor Education Week on the Web site provides educational updates on all U.S. States (map as well as text list), vital statistics for U.S. public schools, and sources for the vital statistics included on each policy update page.
Educational Testing Services, Policy Information Center - Finding the Hard Facts in Education Reform
http://www.ets.org/research/pic/facingfacts.pdf
This July 2001 report by Paul E. Barton of the Educational Testing Service focuses on problems not being addressed (or addressed insufficiently) in the current education debate. The author points out standards-based reform is in danger of becoming simply a testing movement; in a full standards-based reform effort, testing is just one important component. He also notes the considerable toleration of disorder in the classroom, and emphasizes learning cannot occur without order. Another problem concerns society, family, and student peers who send weak signals to students that high achievement is important --society must value academic achievement more consistently. In short, a learning policy encompassing preschool development and drawing on the resources of family and community is necessary to raise achievement.
Health Education Advocate
http://www.healtheducationadvocate.org
Health Education Advocate provides a central, timely source of advocacy information related to health education and health promotion. The Web site includes the following sections: advocacy alerts (core advocacy agenda); taking action (fact sheets, sample advocacy letters, sample testimonies, and press releases); legislation, which provides health educators with resources to conduct online advocacy with Congress, the Federal Government, and the media; a list of Congresspersons (searchable); advocacy resources; and recently adopted resolutions.
Health Professions Network
http://www.healthpronet.org
The Health Professions Network is a group of volunteers representing diverse aspects of allied health, including primarily provider organizations as well as educators, accreditors, and administrators, working to positively influence the delivery of quality health care. Their site includes newsletters, a calendar, programs and resources, and a special feature on the allied health profession of the month.
Improving Student Learning/Strengthening Schools, Families and Communities
http://www.communityschools.org/handbook.pdf
This 2002 report by the Coalition for Community Schools, A Handbook for State Policy Leaders: Community Schools --Improving Student Learning/Strengthening Schools, Families, and Communities, is designed to help State leaders form vital connections between schools and communities to improve student learning. The coalition emphasizes the importance of schools forming intentional partnerships with families and a range of community organizations and institutions to create an environment for learning. Authors call on State policy leaders to take action to support community schools. They note States can provide necessary leadership in developing and promoting a vision for improving student learning, and ensuring all State programs and policies focus on supporting student learning.
Institute for Child Health Policy, University of Florida
http://www.ichp.edu
The Institute for Child Health Policy researches, evaluates, formulates, and advances health policies, programs, and systems that promote the health and well-being of children and youth. It provides an intellectual environment within which faculty, staff, and students are able to develop, synthesize, and apply knowledge to health-related systems and outcomes for children and youth. The Web site provides information about research and evaluation as well as policy and program affairs, and includes recent reports and issue briefs.
Laws Pertaining to School Safety and Health Prevention Programs
http://www.ade.state.az.us/health-safety/health/laws/laws.pdf
MOU: Establishes a Framework of Cooperation Among US Federal Agencies
http://www.usda.gov/news/releases/2002/06/mou0256.htm
This MOU establishes a general framework for cooperation among the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, the Interior, and the Army. These agencies propose to work together to promote uses and benefits of the Nation's public lands and water resources to enhance the physical and psychological health and well-being of the American people. The collaborative effort is being undertaken to help promote healthy lifestyles through sound nutrition, physical activity, and recreation in America's outdoors.
National Adolescent Health Information Center, University of California
http://youth.ucsf.edu/nahic
The National Adolescent Health Information Center's goal is to improve the health of adolescents by serving as a national resource for adolescent health information and research, and assure the integration, synthesis, coordination, and dissemination of adolescent health-related information. The Web site includes a summary of current efforts to improve adolescent health and the organization's publications. Readers can view, download, or order abstracts or full-text versions of publications.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
http://www.ncpie.org/DevelopingPartnerships
The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education advocates the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and fosters relationships among home, school, and community to enhance the education of the Nation's young people. This Web site includes information on partnership basics, disabilities education, policy guidelines, resources, and news.
National Health Education Standards
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/natl_health_education_standards.html
This introduction to student standards (on the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Web site) explains why the Nation has health education standards. The goal is improved educational achievement for students and improved health in the United States. The standards improve student learning by providing a foundation for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment of student performance; provide a guide for enhancing preparation and continuing education of teachers; and help students achieve the education goals set in America 2000: An Educational Strategy and the health goals in Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives. (The abbreviated version of standards is available free of charge.)
National School Board Association Keyworks Program
http://www.nsba.org/keywork
The Key Work of School Boards is a framework of eight key action areas (standards, assessment, accountability, alignment, climate, collaborative partnerships, continuous improvement, and vision) intended to support and guide school boards as they focus their efforts on student achievement. The materials on the Key Work Web site and in the guidebook help a board member understand each key area and decide on actions and resources most needed in his or her district.
NCSL - Chronic Disease Prevention (Statistics and State Laws)
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/edu.htm
NCSL - Chronic Disease Prevention (Statistics and State Laws)
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/phchronic.htm
This NCSL site on chronic disease prevention (asthma, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis) provides statistics; advice on physical activity and nutrition; asthma, osteoporosis, diabetes, and Healthy People 2010 objectives; access to the Health Promotion Program State Legislation and Statute Database and the Asthma-Related State Legislation and Statute Database; osteoporosis laws and State laws mandating diabetes health coverage; information on obesity prevention; and publications and resources. It also displays a U.S. map showing the percentage of deaths due to chronic diseases (by State).
NCSL Education Programs
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/edu.htm
This NCSL site on education includes sections on No Child Left Behind, education policy issues, the National Center on Education Finance, the Legislative Education Summary Service, the Legislative Education Staff Network, the NCSL Education Standing Committee, and the Education Chairs Network. The site also provides news and an education overview. Readers can sign up for Education E-News.
NCSL Health Programs
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/health.htm
This NCSL site on health includes sections on health care; health finance, cost, and insurance; public health; Federal health issues; Health Committee; and NCSL health programs. The site also provides news and a health overview. Readers can sign up for Health E-News.
NCSL Human Services Programs
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/hswelfare.htm
This NCSL site on human services includes sections on child care and early education, child support and family law, child welfare, welfare reform, youth, human services Federal issues, human services publications, and the NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee. The site also provides news and a human services overview. Readers can sign up for Human Services E-News.
Policy Information and Analysis Center for Middle Childhood and Adolescence
http://youth.ucsf.edu/policycenter
The Public Policy Analysis and Education Center for Middle Childhood and Adolescent Health assists the Maternal and Child Health Bureau in identifying, analyzing, and developing policy options and programs to enhance the health and well-being of school-aged children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. The site includes current projects, publications, news, and links.
Research to Prevention
http://www.arentfox.com/addtionalsites/coalition/newsite/index.html
Research to Prevention is a national coalition committed to improving the Nation's health through prevention. The coalition's mission is to make prevention and control of chronic diseases and disability a national policy and funding priority through education and advocacy.
Title IV - 21st Century Schools
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/pg51.html
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act supports programs that prevent violence in and around schools, and the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; involve parents and communities; are coordinated with related Federal, State, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student academic achievement through Federal assistance to States and public and private entities. The act is included in its entirety on this site.
USDA - Local Wellness Policy
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/wellnesspolicy.html
USDA's Local Wellness Policy information is maintained by TEAM Nutrition, an initiative of the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. The site provides an overview of P.L. 108-265, which requires each school district participating in the National School Lunch and/or Breakfast Program to establish a local wellness policy by the beginning of school year 2006-2007. The policy ensures school districts set goals for nutrition education, physical activity, campus food provision, and other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness. The site houses reference materials to help school districts develop wellness policies. Resources include information on Local Wellness Policy requirements, how to create and implement a wellness policy, examples of wellness policies, tools and resources for policy implementation, how to fund wellness policies, a list of frequently asked questions, and other helpful links. The materials maintained on this site have not been approved or endorsed by the USDA.
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