It is aimed at assisting professionals, with an
interest in school health promotion, who are in the early stages of monitoring the progress of health promotion in their schools.
One study showed that urban high school students were 21 times more likely to access mental - health services
in a school health center than a free - standing center.
RICSNTA is the leading expert
in school health services and is dedicated to advancing the practice of school nursing and bring about a new level of professional support and advocacy.
The NASBE Center for Safe and Healthy Schools encourages state and local government agencies, national associations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions interested
in school health policy to link to the State School Health Policy Database.
The purpose of the AASN School Nurse Awards is to publicly recognize school nurses statewide by honoring one school nurse in each of the three categories who demonstrates excellence in school nursing practice and
leadership in school health.
Assists state and local education and health agencies in monitoring and assessing characteristics of school health education; physical education; school health policies related to HIV infection / AIDS, tobacco - use prevention, and nutrition; asthma management activities; and family and community
involvement in school health programs.
McLean, VA (10/11/2013)-- The American School Health Association (ASHA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Gene R. Carter, Executive Director and CEO of ASCD, the global educational leadership association dedicated to supporting the success of each learner, was honored with the presentation of the John P. McGovern Medal for his distinguished
work in school health and demonstrated dedication to the field.
Professor Donald Stewart has several years of national and international
experience in school health promotion and has been a consultant to the World Health Organization to promote the «health promoting school approach across the Asia and Pacific Region.
There she taught a course that she redesigned to help meet national certification requirements of school nurses and present best
practice in school health.
Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents
in School Health.