HEALTHY SCHOOL ACTION TOOLS HSAT Online tools to

HEALTHY SCHOOL ACTION TOOLS (HSAT) Online tools to help Michigan schools and districts create healthier environments FEEDBACK REPORTS & SUCCESS STORIES GATHER TEAM SHARE ACT ASSESS DISTRICT & SCHOOL LEVEL ASSESSMENTS 7 TOPIC AREA ASSESSMENTS PLAN Action Planning Tool

RESEARCH 65 low-income middle schools in 31 Michigan counties: • • • Significantly more improvements in school nutrition practices Student dietary changes greater School staff found it to be both educational and motivational In addition to providing a useful and convenient way to assess the school environment, plan effective changes, and monitor progress, many HSAT schools have reported the additional benefits associated with collaboration involved in completing the HSAT assessments and using the Action Plan. 1 Alaimo K, Oleksyk S, Drzal, et al. Effects of changes in lunch-time competitive foods, nutrition practices and nutrition policies on low-income middle-school children’s diets. Childhood Obesity. 2013: 9(6).

WHY REVISE/RESTRUCTURE?

Tobacco & Nicotine. Free Lifestyles Safe School Environment Health Services HIV, STD & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Health Education School Core Social & Emotional Health Staff Wellness Physical Education & Physical Activity Alcohol & Other Drugs Healthy Eating

www. mihealthtools. org/hsat

Team Approach The value is in the process. What the HSAT was meant to do – create rich discussion and planning for improvement

COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH FRAMEWORK Physical Education Healthy School Environment Family & Community Involvement Nutrition Services STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Health Services Health Education Counseling, Psychological & Social Services Health Promotion for Staff

Detailed instructions

HSAT for Schools School Core Assessment 7 Topic Area Assessments Scorecard Feedback Reports Action Plan

Topic Area Assessments Environment Education & Promotion Family & Community Involvement Need Identification & Referral System

Feedback Reports Consolidated – all assessments completed Print friendly – share with stakeholders Visually depicts progress

HSAT for Districts District Assessment Scorecard Feedback Reports Action Plan

District Assessment District Wellness Team/Coordinated School Health Team Assessment, Action Planning & Implementation Policies District Support of School Health Partnerships Summary Submit

Answering Questions Mouseovers – IMPORTANT! definitions, examples, additional info considered part of the question furthers understanding Errors

Scoring Low scores allow progress, build awareness & support

Action Plan Recommended Actions - Ideas to consider Develop your own actions

Action Plan-Details Select – Prioritize - Create Plan of Action

Action Plan Recommended Actions - Ideas to consider OR Develop your own

Action Plan-Details: Select – Prioritize - Create Plan

Healthy Schools Technical Support Team: healthy. schools@earthlink. net or Karen Krabill Yoder: yoderk@michigan. gov 517 -335 -8908

Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Community Health Celebrating schools that support student learning through healthy school environments! To apply: http: //swa. mihealthtools. org 2016 Award Cycle Dates TBD

School Wellness Award Home Page www. mihealthtools. org/greatschools/

HELPFUL INFORMATION

APPLICATION 1. CSHT 2. Assess & Plan 3. Policies & Practices 4. Healthy Eating/Nutrition 5. Physical Education & Physical Activity 6. Tobacco-Free Lifestyles 7. School Environment & Successes (submit Success Story) 8. Submission of Application Scorecard

SCORING • Responses in Sections 1 -6 – automatically scored upon submission and CSHT roster checked • Responses in Section 7 – scored by School Wellness Award team and posted on your school’s scorecard

ASSESSMENT & ACTION PLANNING HEALTHY SCHOOL ACTION TOOLS (HSAT)

HSAT for Schools School Core Assessment – required first step Topic Area Assessments – choose 3 for Gold Award Healthy Eating Physical Activity & Physical Education Health Education Social & Emotional Health Staff Wellness Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Lifestyles Safe School Environment School Health Services (in development)

STEPS TO RECOGNITION Complete application Submit Success Story Watch for posting of final score/award level Celebrate your accomplishments – tell others what’s happening in your great school! • Attend award ceremony (Gold, Silver, Bronze winners) • •

PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS MDCH would like to thank our partners for recognizing and celebrating healthy schools!