Meet State & Federal Requirements

• District strategic plan requirement for a school health improvement plan that addresses improving student nutrition, health and physical activity, with progress monitored [S.C. Code Ann. 59-10-330(B)];

• Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (Child Nutrition Reauthorization) 2010 Local School Wellness Policy Implementation;

Healthy Schools Program Framework A set of evidence-based, best practice criteria that provide

guidelines for a healthier school environment

The Six Steps to a Healthier School

Environment

“The evaluation found that nearly all schools participating in the Healthy Schools Program have made progress. It also indicates that in order to continue to make progress, schools need technical assistance or training to make policy and program changes. . . This is an important finding . . . training is a key component to ensuring success.” (Preventing Chronic Disease, Vol. 9, 2012, Centers for Disease Control) “The Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides extensive support through online resources and intensive technical assistance . . . These services are available and free . . . and such resources are likely to be essential in implementing school-level change.” (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012)

Program Evaluation

CELEBRATE SUCCESSES

Goal Based Evaluation WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL | SC

Doing Away With Doughnuts ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4| SOUTH CAROLINA With a background in exercise physiology, Dr. Joanne Avery took on the role of Human Resources Director of Anderson County School District 4 with an eye to also improve employee wellness. She launched a staff wellness program with incentives for making an effort and changing to healthier behaviors.

2013 National Recognition Award Recipients

Bronze • A.R. Lewis Elementary School • Bells Elementary School • Black Street Early Childhood

Center • Brockman Elementary School • Colleton County High School • Greenwood Elementary School • Hendersonville Elementary

School • Lewis Greenview Elementary

School • Southside Middle School • West End Elementary School • West Florence High School

Highlighting Resources

• Training & Technical Assistance

• Data to Monitor & Report Progress

• Professional Development Opportunities including College Course Credit

• Resource Database

• Program Advisors for Wellness Areas

Beth Barry

Program Manager, SC

beth.barry@healthiergeneration.org

Phone: 803-787-2104

Together – leading the way for

children’s health.