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u>From the Coordinated School Health=
Team
As the first half of the year quickly moves upon us, the CSH Team =
would
like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season. This December i=
ssue
will address several of the recent topics that have come up over t=
he
past few weeks.
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PE and Health
Standards
In recent trainings and presentations, there have been several
questions and discussions around the Kentucky Core Academic Standa=
rds
(KCAS) and the national standards in regard to physical education =
and
health education. Please note that the national standards for both=
PE
and health are embedded within the KCAS. However, because the nati=
onal
standards are very broad in nature, a standard from the KCAS may
address more than one national standard.
To help with the process of aligning standards, the CSH Team has
created some draft documents that align the national standards to =
the
KCAS in grade bands according to the KCAS. Please keep in mind that
these are only drafts, and standards may fall under other standard=
s,
depending on how they are taught or assessed. If you identify other
possible alignments, please let us know your recommendations.
The KDE CSH Physical Education=
page now contains all the follow=
ing
documents:
High School Practical Living KCAS
Aligned to NASPE
Middle School Practical Living KC=
AS
Aligned to NASPE
Intermediate Practical Living KCAS
Aligned to NASPE
Primary Practical Living KCAS Ali=
gned
to NASPE
The KDE CSH Health Education page now contains all the follow=
ing
documents:
High School Practical Living KCAS
Aligned to NHES
Middle School Practical Living KC=
AS
Aligned to NHES
Intermediate Practical Living KCAS
Aligned to NHES
Primary Practical Living KCAS Ali=
gned
to NHES
There will soon be additions to the CSH website to include informa=
tion
on sexual health. If you have any questions, please contact Renee =
White
at renee.white@education.ky.gov.
Program Re=
view
Updates
Another hot topic that has come up recently is the how Program Rev=
iews
will fit into accountability for the 2012-13 school year. To=
help
clear up some of the confusion, official language has been provide=
d by
KDE that demonstrates the plan for accountability. This language c=
an be
found in the document below:
Program Revi=
ews
and Accountability
Increase Phy=
sical
Activity Opportunities with Shared-Use Agreements
Senate Bill 110, passed during the Kentucky General Assembly in 20=
12,
provides limited civil immunity to school districts and personnel =
who
make school property available for recreational or non-school use =
by
members of the community during non-school hours. The bill permits=
a local
board to authorize the public use of school property pursuant to b=
oard
policies.
The Kentucky Cancer Consortium and Kentucky Youth Advocates releas=
ed a
publication as a collaborative effort to help educate and inform
individuals and communities on the benefits of shared-use policies=
as a
way to increase physical activity opportunities. Click here to vie=
w =93Sharing S=
chool
Facilities.=94
NASPE and AA=
HPERD
need your input
The NASPE Board of Directors appointed a task force to revise the
National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and develop a curri=
culum
framework for physical education. Take a look at the most recent proposed revisions, and give your feedback by Januar=
y 2,
2013.
New School H=
ealth
Index Released
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released =
the
new updated version of the School Health Index (SHI). The <=
/b>School Health Index (SHI): Self-Assessment &
Planning Guide 2012 is an online self-assessment and planning tool that
schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and
programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential.
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School Health Committee and Welln=
ess
Policy Guidance
The CSH Team has updated our website to provide you with some reso=
urces
for School Health Committees and Councils as well as policy guidan=
ce
documents. We will continue to add to these resources to help impr=
ove
and simplify your work in these areas.
2012 Shape of the Nation
The 2012 Edition of the Shape of the Nation Report has been
released. All components can be found at http://ww=
w.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/Shapeofthenation.cfm.<=
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Many features have been added, including supplemental data tables,=
and
a handy Quick Facts document of many of the data facts.
CultureNmotion.org
www.culturenmotion.org=
Website created to address the need for a greater awareness of the
perspectives of diverse learners in physical activity and sport us=
ing
culturally responsive practices as a foundation for discourse.
Fit for a Healthier Generation Free Video Series
=
https://s=
chools.healthiergeneration.org/login/
One individual or organization promoting fitness is great. A group=
of
like-minded people and organizations teaming up is, well, amazing.=
Fit
for a Healthier Generation is a mash-up of some of the most influe=
ntial
leaders in the world of fitness. And, they each bring their own un=
ique
ways to promote our goal of creating a healthier generation of you=
ng
people. Fitness experts Bob Harper, Tara Stiles and Billy Blanks j=
oined
forces with global fitness company Zumba to
get kids moving. In a series of 3-5-minute physical activity video=
s,
the Alliance for a Healthier Generation has created a quick and
interactive resource for teachers, coaches and parents to show kid=
s how
to enjoy physical activity. Join for free access.
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The new USDA Team Nutrition lessons for grades 7 and 8 includes th=
ree
lessons (treks) for each grade that are filled with:
engaging ways for students to learn about making healthy food and
physical activity choices
standards-aligned activities for math, science and English/language
arts
The lessons provide opportunities for students to investigate,
participate in a challenge, evaluate and reflect without the need =
for a
lot of time or fancy supplies for these treks. Nutrition Voyage's
lessons are ready to go and simple to use. Lesson activities requi=
re
few supplies and include reproducible handouts. The lessons are de=
signed
to be easy for math, science and English teachers to integrate the
activities into their course curricula. Whether your school is
embarking on the challenge to reach "Produce Peak,"
investigating nutritious snack choices to fuel a trek or conductin=
g a school
survey, it's sure to be an exciting adventure. Downloads are avail=
able
at http://ww=
w.teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nutritionvoyage.htm.
The Conne=
ction
Between Health and High School Dropout, 2010,
California Dropout Research Project (CDRP)
There is ample evidence that poor health in childhood and adolesce=
nce
is associated with higher risk of dropping out of high school. This
association is suggestive of a causal effect of health problems on
dropout and a potential role for health interventions to reduce the
proportion of high school students who drop out. Interventions with
such a dual benefit-improving health while decreasing dropouts wou=
ld be
important policy priorities. This review examines physical and men=
tal
disorders as well as two other conditions, pregnancy and obesity, =
that,
while not disorders, may benefit from medical intervention. View t=
he
report from the main reports page; click on #17.
Grant Opportunities
Fuel up to Play 60
Apply for funds with
Fuel Up to Play 60. The competitive funding initiative provides money=
to
help schools jump-start and sustain healthy nutrition and physical
activity improvements. The next application deadline is January 15,
2013.
Learn more at http://sc=
hool.fueluptoplay60.com/funds/funds_for_futp60.php. There a=
re
three funding application deadlines during the 2012-13 school year:
June 1, 2012; October 1, 2012; January 15, 2013.
=
fit4thecl=
assroom
$10,000 Sweepstakes
National sweepstakes for elementary school teachers, awardi=
ng
one grand prize winner a school assembly, a $5,000 prize and $5,00=
0 in
funding for the teacher=92s school to extend programs that benefit
student health and wellness education. Second- and third-place win=
ners
will each be awarded a $1,000 prize and $1,000 in funding for their
schools. Homeschool teachers can use the school funding toward a l=
ocal
non-profit. The deadline for entries is Feb. 14, 2013.
Together
Counts funding opportunities
Healthy Playground Makeover
Two $30,000 prizes will be given away. One grand prize drawing wil=
l be
made from among all eligible entries. The second grand prize drawi=
ng
will be from among all eligible entries whose schools qualify for =
Title
I Schoolwide Program status. See eligi=
bility
in official rules. Three schools also will be chosen as runners-up=
to
receive $5,000.
Find Your Balance Challenge
The Find Your Balance Challenge is open to elementary school class=
rooms
in grades K-5 and rewards student teams for taking steps toward
achieving Energy Balance in their own school communities. Winning
schools have a chance to win a Grand Prize including a $30,000 gra=
nt
and an Ultimate Energy Balance Party. Two second-place winning cla=
sses
will each receive a $10,000 grant. Three third-place schools will =
each
receive a $5,000 grant.
HealthierUS School Challenge
The HealthierUS School Chall=
enge
(HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize
those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program
responsible for creating healthier school environments through the
promotion of nutrition and physical activity. The Healthy Weight
Commitment Foundation and Discovery Education are proud to support=
the
USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge by
providing powerful rewards and incentives to schools striving to r=
each
higher levels of certification.
Grants for Small Nonprofit Organizations, Robert and J=
oan Dircks Foundation
http://ww=
w.dircksfoundation.org/guidelines.html
Deadline: Rolling
The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation =
focuses
on programs and projects that provide opportunities to children and
individuals who are physically, mentally or economically disadvant=
aged.
The Foundation concentrates on small non-profit organizations that
provide programs and projects that prevent or solve problems, rath=
er
than meet basic needs.
Multiple grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 will be awarded to =
select
applicants. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
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