Allergies and Anaphylaxis Web Portal and Reporting Form
Friday Beat
November 17, 2017 Edition
The newsletter that takes a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child(WSCC) approach.
Announcements
Allergies and Anaphylaxis Web Portal and Reporting Form
In response to Subchapter E of the Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, regarding the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors, the DSHS School Health Program has created the new Allergies and Anaphylaxis web portal. This resource contains information about food allergies, epinephrine auto-injectors, and the Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee.The portal also contains the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Reporting Form for schools to use when reporting the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector to DSHS.
DSHS Seeks Members for Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS)is looking for two members from Higher Education forthe Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee (SEAC). The application deadline is November 30, 2017. To read more about the committee and how to apply, refer to the Texas Health and Human Services website.
Archived Webinar: Adapted Physical Education (APE)
Check out thisweek’s comprehensivewebinar, A Vital Part of Quality Physical Education Programs, hosted by the DSHS School Health Program in partnership with the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD).The presenters, both nationally certified in APE, discuss the current national and local landscape of APE as well as strategies for implementing APE. They also share professional development opportunities and resources.
Release of School Health Profiles Results
The School Health Profiles (Profiles) is a system of surveys assessing school health policies and practices in states, large urban school districts(LUSDs), and territories. Profiles surveys are conducted biennially by education and health agencies among middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers.In 2016, 48 states, 21 LUSDs (Fort Worth and Houston, Texas, included), and 4 territories obtained weighted data.On the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, the 2016 Profiles Overview provides graphical explanation of some Profiles data, and the 2016 State Profilesshowsresults illustrated on U.S. maps.
On-DemandWebinar: Leveraging Data to Improve School Wellness
If you missed this week’s Partnering for School Health webinar, be sure to catch the archived version. Jennifer Haussler Garing, State YRBS and School Health Profiles Coordinator, ofthe Texas Department of State Health Services described the risk factors assessed by the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) at grades 9-12. Districts can contact Ms. Haussler Garing to request YRBS and School Health Profiles datasets; in this way, districts can track how their health policies and programs may be affecting students.
Funding Opportunities
Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom (PBIC) Grants
The School Nutrition Foundation, along with the PBIC, are offering grants for direct delivery, grab-n’-go, and second chance breakfast. The grants are available to high-need schools in Texas and other states, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. View the on-demand webinar that highlights previously funded districts.
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (HSHC) Access to Care Grants
The 2018-2019 Access to Care Single-Year Grant cycle is now open. HSHC grants of up to $20,000 support community-based initiatives that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a Dental Home to underserved/limited-access children. Full proposals using the HSHC online applicationsite are due by December 15, 2017.
Health Education
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Webinar—November 21, 2017
At 2:30-3:30 p.m. CST, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) will host Why Every Voice Matters. The ESSA has started a major paradigm shift in educational priorities.Join the webinar to learn how various national organizations are working to capitalize on ESSA but need help from all stakeholders in continuing to build awareness about the positive impact school health programs have on students’ success.
Physical Education Physical Activity
A Parent’s Guide to PE
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Americaprovides freematerialsfor its 50 Million Strong by 2029campaign, which is a commitment to put all students on the path to health and physical literacy by 2029. Schools may want to share these resources with parents to maintain dialogue about healthy and active living. SHAPE America offers the downloadable “Reinforce Health Literacy at Home: Parent Letter” andthe guide Getting to Know Your Child’s PE Program. The latter includes a link to the guidance documentPhysical Activity Program Checklist.
Nutrition Environment & Services
Energize Your Day with School Breakfast
In October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released this collection of digital resources that program operators and other stakeholders may use to establish or expand the breakfast service within their schools.The school breakfast toolkit includes an introductory form, three modules, posters, and an events booklet.
Employee Wellness
USDA Infographics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several infographicsrelating to nutrition and exercise. Two may be of interest for eating healthier during the Thanksgiving break: Turkey 5 Ways and Holiday Makeover.
Family Engagement
SHACs in ActionWebinar—November 28, 2017
From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST, Texas Action for Healthy Kids will present Parents Are the Power!Join the webinar to learn how to effectively engage parents and what parents can do to motivate a School Health Advisory Council(SHAC).
Community Involvement
New Violence Prevention Resource
As part of its global campaign to prevent violence, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Violence Prevention Information System. “Violence Info” is an interactive knowledge platform of scientific findings about the prevalence, consequences, causes and prevention of various forms of violence, including child maltreatment and youth violence. The tool contains country-specific information on laws, policies, strategies, and victim services to prevent and respond to violence.
Quote to Note
“We make a living by what we get, butwe make a life by what we give.”
—Winston Churchill, British statesman, author, and orator
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