ACSIP Requirements for

Wellness

Agenda

ACSIP Format with

Priority, Interventions, ActionsResources

Disclaimer

The ACSIP Rubric states: “This portion will be approved by the Child Nutrition Unit. Contact the Regional Child Nutrition Specialist for assistance with this priority.”

Priority

DataScientific Based Research for

InterventionsActions

DATA

Required Annual Data Elements

(1) Body Mass Index (BMI)-Even grades,

except 12th, as per ACT 1220 of 2003

and ACT 201 of 2007

Statewide BMI data for schools and districts can be found at the following site:

http://www.achi.net/current_initiatives/obesity.asp

BMI SAMPLE DATA

Body Mass Index Data SY 2008-09: of the 1150 student population, 829 students were assessed. Of the students assessed, the following represents the percent of students at risk of overweight and overweight:

District: Males- 33.1%, Females-30.7%; Primary: Males-31.2%, Females-37.9%;Elementary: Males-34.9%, Females-28.2%; Middle School: Males-35.1%, Females-27.6%; High School: Males-31.8%, Females-28.9%

DATA

Required Annual Data Elements

(2) School Health Index (SHI)Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 are required as per ACT 1220 of 2003

Modules 5, 6, and 7 are optional and may be included as well.

For the school staff SHI training contact the ADE Coordinated School Health Services.  For copies of the most current Elementary and/or Middle School/High School Assessment Guide see website link: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHI/

SHI SAMPLE DATA

School Health Index-Overall Score CardFor each module (row), write the score in the column where the Module

score falls. Optional modules are highlighted yellow on the website. Low-0-20%; 21-40% Medium-41-60%; 61-80%

High-81-100%Module 1 – REQUIRED School Health Policies and Environment Module 2 – REQUIRED Health Education Module 3 – REQUIRED Physical Education and Other Physical Activity

Programs Module 4 – REQUIRED Nutrition Services Module 5 – OPTIONAL School Health Services Module 6 – OPTIONAL School Counseling, Psychological, and Social

Service Module 7 – OPTIONAL Health Promotion for StaffModule 8 –REQUIRED Family and Community Involvement

DATA-Other Data Elements

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Economic Indicators for School Attendance

Area ( F & R lunch, Migrant, Homeless) Kids Count Coalition Data Hometown Health Data Collection- Arkansas

county population and health statistics data at http://www.healthyarkansas.com/stats/hth02/HTHB.HTM

ACSIP Format

A Priority has Scientific Research Based Interventions and provides author, source, title, and date.

Be careful that it is not “Vendor” research which could be biased in the vendor’s favor.

Be sure to have a hard copy of the research on file.

Research Example from District ACSIP

Intervention: Administrative Support for Wellness Scientific Based Research: Journal of the American

Dietetic Association, 103(7): 887-93. 2003. NAL Call Number: 389.8 AM34 Position of the American Dietetic Association: Child and adolescent food and nutrition programs. J. Stang, C.T. Bayerl. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating (June 14, 1996/Vol.45/No. RR-9); Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity (March 7, 1997/Vol. 46/No. RR-6).

Research Examples from Building ACSIP (1)Intervention: Blank Elementary School will

encourage strategies and activities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

Scientific Based Research: Wechsler,Hal Ph.D., Let's Get Physical-Promotion and Education Strategies http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/menu/NNEC/Files/2003/LetsGetPhysical.pdf

Research Examples from Building ACSIP (2)

Intervention: Blank Elementary School will encourage strategies and activities that encourage a non-sedentary lifestyle.

Scientific Based Research: Shenson, D., "The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity." President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Research Digest. Seriest, No.3. September 2006. Health Affairs, July 1, 2006.

ACSIP Format-Interventions

Interventions need at least 3 types of actions to fully develop the intervention.

They should include at least the following: Appropriate implementation and/or Instructional strategies, appropriate professional development and evaluation of the intervention.

Sample Professional Development Actions (1) PE teachers will use the "WAY" curriculum, after

receiving training, with 4th grade students to promote personal wellness through responsible decision-making.

PE Teachers will lead 4th grade students for the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Teachers will receive training to lead this challenge. Students will be recognized for their level of fitness.

Sample Professional Development Actions (2) Blank School District will involve parents in

physical activity and nutrition education through homework, national school lunch program menus, and parent-teacher organization meeting presentations and professional development activities. Professional Development will be provided for both teachers and parents and will focus on physical activity and nutrition education, and health risk indicators that compromise students ability to perform academically, etc.

Sample Evaluations (1)

Physical Education and Health curriculum will be aligned with Arkansas Frameworks. Principal will monitor lesson plans for inclusion of Physical Activity Standards.

Sample Evaluations (2)

The School Health Index Modules will be used to assess district and school effectiveness in providing a pleasant environment and access to health information and resources.

The BMI will be conducted every year for even grades as required by ACT 201 of 2007. Results will be analyzed for effectiveness of programs.

Sample Evaluations (3)

Staff will meet quarterly to ensure the intervention and actions are being met and to modify as necessary.

Title IV-A Contact:

Otistene Smith

Arkansas Department of Education

4 Capitol Mall, Room 304B

Little Rock, AR 72201

501-682-5425

Otistene.smith@arkansas.gov

Together we achieve more!

Resources-Play First, Then Eat

Getlinger, M.J., et al; Food Waste is Reduced When Elementary-School Children Have Recess Before Lunch. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Sept 1996.v.96 (9) p. 906-908.

Research shows scheduling recess before lunch yields decreased plate waste, better academic performance and fewer classroom behavior issues.

Resources

Arkansas Department of Education http://arkansased.org/

Child Nutrition Link-over 30 researched based actions for the Wellness protocol, such as the following for:

NUTRITION & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

Resources-Researched Based

NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMSPHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMSRESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY

EDUCATION & ASSESSMENTS

Resources-Researched Based

Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)Designed to promote healthy eating habits and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/catch/

Resources-Researched Based

Eat Well and Keep MovingSchool-based program designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among 4th and 5th grade students. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/EWKM.html

Resources-Researched Based

Planet HealthSchool-based program designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.  Website provides research, sample social studies lesson and information regarding free web-based teacher training.  http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/prc/proj_planet.html

Resources-Researched Based

U.S. Centers for Disease Control “BAM” Website

This website is for students and has games and activities to play that also give valuable information in a fun way.  

http://www.bam.gov/

Contacts:

Community Nurses (as of 9/06) - Provides technical assistance with the completion of the School Health Index

Community Health Promotion Specialists (as of 9/06) - Provides technical assistance with the completion of the School Health Index

ACSIP Specialists (as of 9/12/06) - Provides technical assistance with the Arkansas School Improvement Planning Process

Child Nutrition Area Specialist - Provides technical assistance related to USDA's Child Nutrition programs and nutrition education resource

Contacts, continued

Debby Woods – Coordinated School Health, ADE - Provides technical assistance related to Arkansas' physical education and physical activity requirements, Frameworks.  Call (501) 683-3600

Laura McDowell - Arkansas Department of Education's Director of Coordinated School Health Programs

Tamara Baker – Arkansas Department of Health’s Director of Coordinated School Health Programs

Paula Smith –Arkansas Department of Education’s State School Nurse Consultant

Contacts:

Child Nutrition Network

Sheila Brown:  Sheila.Brown@Arkansas.govAssistant Director of Healthy SchoolsArkansas Department of Education2020 West Third, Suite 404Little Rock, AR 72205Phone: (501) 324-9502 Fax: (501) 324-9505

Contacts:

Kay Simpson,

ACSIP Supervisor

Arkansas Department of Education

Kay.simpson@arkansas.gov

501-580-5851