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Comprehensive tobacco-free campus policy1
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Copy of student and employee policy
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Tobacco cessation coverage within employee health plans
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Copy of health plan benefits or health plan promotional materials
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Promotion of the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline or another approved cessation service organization1
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Written description or pictures of ways in which the LA Tobacco Quitline or other service is promoted
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Tobacco Prevention Education |
Copy of program content, lesson plans, presentations, or activity description
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Designation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace or Champion1
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Well-Ahead LA will verify this benchmark is met with the Louisiana Breastfeeding Coalition.
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Promotion of self-assessment tools for prediabetes and heart health among employees
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Written description of pictures of ways in which the self-assessment tools are promoted
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Implementation of an employee wellness program available to all teachers and staff that covers nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation and mental health. |
Copy of employee assessment and copy of employee wellness work plan or calendar of events specific to school, including activity descriptions related to nutrition,
physical activity, tobacco cessation and mental health
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Full implementation of USDA's Smart Snacks in school nutrition standards.1 |
Copy of policy on competitive foods and list of food items available in all venues outside the cafeteria
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Build Support1
Establish or reconvene a wellness committee at the school level that meets at least four times a year.
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Copy of the recent meeting agenda(s), the roster showing representation from family members, community members, and school staff, and schedule of quarterly meetings to be held
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School Health Index: Take Assessment1,2
Utilize the School Health Index to assess current practices.
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Copy of scorecard for at least one module from the CDC's School Health Index platform
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School Health Index: Create Plan1,2
Utilize the School Health Index scorecard to create a plan for improvement.
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Copy of the plan for improvement for the module used for the "Take Assessment" benchmark from the CDC's School health Index platform
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Implementation of at least two physical activity-based practices
- 150 minutes of physical education per week1,2
- Students active at least 50% during physical education class2
- Certified physical education teachers2
- Classroom physical activity energizers2
- 20 minutes of recess provided each day1,2
- Before- and after-school physical activity opportunities are offered2
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Copy of policies, lesson plans, and/or photos of ways in which two physical activity-based practices are implemented
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The CDC's School Health Index scorecard and plan for improvement for Module 3 may be used as documentation
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Implementation of at least two nutrition-based practices.
- Food and beverages for sale to students during extended school day include healthy options1,2
- Strategies are utilized to maximize participation in the lunch and breakfast program2
- Collaboration between school nutrition staff and teachers2
- Farm to School activities are implemented2
- Marketing techniques are used to promote healthy choices2
- Healthy foods and beverages are included at celebrations/events and nonfood items are offered for rewards1,2
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Copy of policies, lesson plans, and/or photos of ways in which two nutrition-based practices are implemented
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The CDC's School Health Index scorecard and plan for improvement for Module 4 may be used as documentation
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Implementation of at least two health services-based practices
- Implement a referral system2
- Health emergency response plans2
- School food allergy management plan2
- Identify and track students with chronic health conditions1,2
- Care coordination for students with chronic health conditions2
- Disease education for students with chronic health conditions2
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Copy of policies, lesson plans, and/or photos of ways in which two health services-based practices are implemented
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The CDC's School Health Index scorecard and plan for improvement for Module 5 may be used as documentation
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School Health Index: Keep It Up1,2
Continue to assess current practices and create plans for improvement by completing 3 additional SHI modules, for a total of 4 assessments and plans for improvement. |
Copy of scorecards and plans for improvement for at least 3 additional modules from the CDC's School Health Index platform
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Professional Development
Ensure all staff receive annual training on best practices to support a healthy school. |
Copy of agenda and attendance list, or certificate from CDC Healthy Schools best practices modules
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