School Health
- About the Program
- Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) FAQ's
- Alaska School Wellness Policy Initiative
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
- 2011 Survey Results
- 2009 Survey Results
- 2007 Survey Results
For more information:
School Health and YRBS Coordinator
Phone: (907) 465-2768
Fax: (907) 465-2770
Send e-mail to: schoolhealth@alaska.gov
About the Program
The purpose of the School Health Program is to work with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (EED), school districts, and other organizations in order to enhance school health programming and improve the school health environment. The School Health Program promotes healthy and safe behaviors among students by supporting Coordinated School Health Programs and providing a scientific basis for school health program planning and evaluation.
The program promotes and offers expertise on the eight components of the Coordinated School Health Program Model including:
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Nutrition Services
- School Health Services
- Parent and Community Involvement
- Healthy School Environment
- Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
- Health Promotion for Staff
The program also coordinates the Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) under an agreement with the Department of Education and Early Development.
Publications
- Make a Difference at Your School!
CDC Resources to Prevent Obesity
Partner Links
- Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
- Asthma and Allergy Self Administration of Medication Forms for Students
Resources
- American Association for Health Education
- American School Health Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Schools, Healthy Youth!
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, School Health Index
- The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
- National Association of State Boards of Education, Healthy Schools
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