Health Determinants & Academic Indicators

A study of the determinants of health and the impact they have on the health outcomes and academic indicators seen in the school setting. Students will be addressing these issues through the application of school-based needs assessments and intervention plans integrating coordinate school health and school improvement planning to address student needs. This planning process will include exposure to the CDC School Health Index, ASCD School Improvement Tool, and the CDC/ASCD Whole Student, Whole School, Whole Community Model.