Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Healthy School Environments
Healthy School Environments for Students
School Nutrition Environment & Services
Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Chapter 3: Engaging Parents to Support Healthy School Environments
Overview of the Parent Engagement Framework
Ideas for Parents: School Nutrition Environment & Services
Ideas for Parents: Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Ideas for Parents: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
Chapter 4: Take Action
Video Summary
- Schools need to connect and build positive relationships with parents before they can effectively engage them in school health activities.
- The tone for a positive relationship is set by having clear vision and mission statements.
- School staff can increase parent engagement by demonstrating, through positive connections with parents, how their children's health and education can be enhanced by their involvement in school health activities.
Further
Questions
What is the difference between vision and mission statements?
How does professional development help achieve parent engagement?
Links
CDC Check-In Questions [PDF - 1.3MB]
Key Resources
Parents for Healthy Schools: A Guide for Getting Parents Involved from K-12 [PDF - 9MB]
Parents for Healthy Schools: Making a Difference in Your Child’s School PowerPoint Presentation [PDF - 4MB]
Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health [PDF - 1.7MB]
Promoting Parent Engagement in School Health: A Facilitator’s Guide for Staff Development [PDF - 2.9MB]
