School Wellness Resource Guide
Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act Statement
New stories about local wellness policies, school health councils and school health efforts.
Frequently asked questions (and answers) about local wellness policy requirements and compliance issues, according to PA Department of Education
Resources for each category of Wellness Policies (Nutrition Education, Nutrition Standards, Physical Activity, Wellness), including wellness policy templates, related PANA programs and activities, and related PANA partner programs and services
Information about common community partners, and the roles, information and resources they can offer
A School Health Council (SHC) is a team of school educators and administrators, parents, community members and student leaders working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of students.
Provides a list of common SHC representatives and the primary expertise they can provide
Recommended positions and descriptions for SHC members (leader, internal communication, external communication, media, etc.)
Includes structural diagrams and models for school health councils (along with narrative examples from KHZ Schools)
Suggestions for overcoming common barriers such as lack of time, leadership and communication.
SHC Invitation Letter
SHC Agenda
Newsletter Insert to Parents
Newsletter Insert about SHC
Press Release
State Planners
School Wellness Resource Guide
The Wellness Policy Resource Guide is an interactive web-based guide with up-to-date information about developing local school wellness policies and school health councils (SHC).
The Childhood Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2004 requires all school districts that receive reimbursement for school meal programs to develop local wellness policies related to nutrition and physical activity by July, 2006. PANA strongly suggests that forming a school health council as a great first step in developing those wellness policies.
PANA has compiled national and local resources and information to assist schools and communities as they develop local wellness policies. The resources and materials in the guide are presented in three categories:
- Local Wellness Policies
- School Health Councils
- Template Downloads
Each category offers templates, tips and support information.
The Wellness Policy Resource Guide was developed in collaboration with many state partners and sponsored in part by American Cancer Society and Highmark.
