Foundations of Health Education- National Health Education Content Standards, CDCs Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool and a quick-guide from Kentucky Department of Education on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Those of you teaching in Kentucky have heard PGES, Program Review, Student Growth Goals multiple times in different settings. Even if you are obsessed with student achievement & assessment (like I am), the terms may make you Read ▸ about Health Education Student Growth Goals- we got it!
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Using Health Education Standards & Assessment in the Classroom
I'm incredibly excited to be facilitating this Standards and Assessment training in western Kentucky next week for about 10 health teachers. In fact, two are grade level teachers from the elementary level! It's the first time I've offered this workshop in about 4 years and it's been completely overhauled. With state Departments of Education holding schools and districts accountable for student growth and enduring skills as well as teacher effectiveness, this training, originally Read ▸ about Using Health Education Standards & Assessment in the Classroom
RMC Health Board Meeting and Healthy School Leadership Retreat
It has been a fantastic week in Vail, Colorado! I feel incredibly fortunate to be on the Board of Directors of RMC Health, a non-profit that serves those working to improve the mental, physical, social and emotional health of children and youth. We had a great Board meeting that included both a business meeting and some strategic planning for the future. Read ▸ about RMC Health Board Meeting and Healthy School Leadership Retreat
HYPE, Hawaii, TN Keynote and RWJF Event
It has been a busy few weeks with travel to South Carolina, Hawaii and Tennessee the past few weeks. Some updates on what we've been working on! Presenting 8 Paradigm Shifts in Health Education in Hawaii! HYPE Program, Read ▸ about HYPE, Hawaii, TN Keynote and RWJF Event
Oregon Community Foundation; Studio to School Grants
A few months ago, my former employee, Maesie Speer, currently the Program Associate for Grants and Programs at the Oregon Community Foundation, asked me if I'd be willing to share the Systems Thinking Systems Changing simulation with her staff in hopes that they would see the value of facilitating the simulation for recipients of their Studio to School grant. Her colleagues were really excited about it and last Friday, I facilitated the game with 100 participants in Eugene Oregon Read ▸ about Oregon Community Foundation; Studio to School Grants
An “Outsider” Looking In to KY SHAPE’s Cadre by Charisse Poynter
The 10 Components of ASCDs Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model When I was invited to attend the Kentucky Department of Education's KY SHAPE Cadre at Lake Cumberland State Park, I was excited. I admit to being anxious during my drive, because I did not know what to expect or how I would relate to the Cadre members and the material being covered since I am not from a teaching background.On the first morning, during Read ▸ about An “Outsider” Looking In to KY SHAPE’s Cadre by Charisse Poynter
Food… for Comfort or to Nourish?
I'm a city girl. I've spent most of the last 17 years in Portland Oregon, with a year in Louisville Kentucky. So why am I currently residing in eastern Kentucky in a small town called Morehead? I fell in love. “...people eat to thrive and nourish their bodies, being aware of eating nutrient-rich foods rather than foods that fill us up.” You may be fortunate enough to distinguish whether you choose where to live by a certain Read ▸ about Food… for Comfort or to Nourish?
Building Exemplary Cadres
“Cadre: A group of professionals, like educators, brought together to train other professionals.” Beach at Camp Westwind, location of an annual HKLB Cadre retreat. When I reminisce of my fondest Read ▸ about Building Exemplary Cadres