CDC: Complete School Health Index
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHI/paper.htm
The School Health Index (SHI) is an instrument developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used to assess the components of a school health program. It includes a series of modules for either elementary schools or middle/high schools. The complete “Paper Format” version allows you to download a complete version with all modules in PDF format, or to order copies directly from the CDC.
The Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools
http://www.healthinschools.org
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) is a nonpartisan policy and program resource center located at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. Includes fact sheets on a number of health issues.
College Drinking: Changing the Culture
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
Sections for parents, high school counselors, and
students give the latest statistics and information
about drinking
and youth.
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.ideapractices.org/
An organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Fact Sheets: School Health Policies and Programs Study
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/factsheets/index.htm
Provides fact sheets for various health issues describing how the issues are addressed in school health programs throughout the U.S.
FERPA and School Health
http://www.phii.org/pages/feature4-05.html
Describes issues related to FERPA, school health programs, and student health information.
Franklin Institute's Hotlist for Health & Fitness
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/health.html
This is a collection of Web sites relating to nutrition,
fitness, and various diseases and ailments, including
excellent resources for teachers.
Girl Power
http://www.girlpower.gov/
A site dedicated to girl’s health issues for
both Adults and students age 8 and above.
Grant Funding Opportunities
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/alerts.asp
Provides a listing of public and private grant opportunities to fund school health initiatives.
Guide to Legislative and Public Policy Websites for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs/Disabilities
http://www.supportforfamilies.org/legislative/laws.html
Laws Affecting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs/Disabilities.
Health Info for Kids and Teens
http://www.healthinschools.org/students/index.htm
Advice on common health issues like asthma, dental problems or diabetes, getting enough physical exercise, eating to stay healthy, how to avoid tobacco addiction and other drug problems.
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.healthfinder.gov/espanol/
A reliable guide to consumer health and human services
information with a mirror site in Spanish.
Ishihara Color Blindness Test
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/humanvision/colorblindness
Many who have color vision defects are unaware of their problem, sometimes leading teachers to think they have learning difficulties. This online color blindness test allows users to experience what a color blind person sees.
NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Analyzer
http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html
A Great reference site for finding specific facts
on foods, as well as a variety of analysis options/tools.
Online Health Risk Appraisals
http://www.healthstatus.com/assessments.html
A series of free online health risk appraisals that provide estimated risks for a variety of diseases based on lifestyle, diet, and other health behaviors. As a learning tool, it is helpful in illustrating the connection between lifestyle and health.
The Reconstructors
http://reconstructors.rice.edu/recon2/html/teach.html
An engaging interactive game that teaches about the mysteries
of drugs and the dangers of drug use.
School Health Policies and Programs Study
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/index.htm
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is a national survey periodically conducted by the CDC to assess school health policies and programs at the state, district, school, and classroom levels.
Something Fishy
http://www.something-fishy.org/
A comprehensive site about eating disorders and recovery,
including support groups and chats.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/yrbss/
Provides access to results of the NIH’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. Users can compare survey results geographically.
