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Author : Mariah Reil
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)
Download or read book Wellness Policy Awareness Among School Leaders and the Impact on Written Policy Scores written by Mariah Reil and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cheyenne L. Hughes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781124962207
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (622 download)
Download or read book School-based Health Promotion: The Context of Local Wellness Policies written by Cheyenne L. Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study examined the extent to which schools participating in the School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) reported adopting wellness policies consistent with the minimum federal requirements of local wellness policies and the impact of contextual variables on wellness policy compliance. A model was created to examine the impact of school size, poverty level, urbanicity, perception of family involvement promotion, and wellness policy leadership. Although the model was not supported in the study, there were significant differences in wellness policy compliance between elementary and high schools. Further, wellness policy scores varied depending upon who completed the questionnaire. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Author : Brenda M. Turgeon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (662 download)
Download or read book The Interpretation and Implementation of a Wellness Policy and Its Impact on Students written by Brenda M. Turgeon and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation describes the interpretation and implementation process of a federally mandated Wellness Policy designed to promote a healthy school environment, nutrition education, and physical activity for all school children in order to prevent childhood obesity. Policy administrators were interviewed regarding the Wellness Policy interpretation process of the State and school district levels. Elementary school teachers were surveyed regarding the implementation of the Wellness Policy goals in elementary schools and classrooms. The findings reveal multiple obstacles to the interpretation and implementation of the Wellness Policy, including funding, time constraints, pressures of high-stakes testing, and the affect of No Child Left Behind. The dissertation concludes with implications for further study, with respect to teacher support, policy process, and affects of No Child Left Behind.
Author : Darla Young
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (143 download)
Download or read book Implementation of the USDA School Wellness Policy written by Darla Young and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandra E. Kaufman
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores Over Time written by Alexandra E. Kaufman and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School district wellness policies (SDWP) may provide guidance to schools seeking to improve and maintain healthy learning environments throughout the United States. State and federal legislation and regulations influence the creation, maintenance, and revision of local SDWP. To examine the strength and comprehensiveness of local SDWP content categories, the changes in those characteristics over time, and the associations between changes in SDWP over time and concurrent changes to state and federal legislation and regulation. An observational sample of 19 SDWPs that were in effect over three periods between 2006 - 2014 within a single county of Washington State were scored using the Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT). Content areas of strength and comprehensiveness were compared across time periods. Policy events were divided into three time periods: 2004-2006, 2006- 2010, and 2011-2014. All districts released a SDWP within the 2004-2006 time period when state and federal legislation required the adoption of the policies; in general, more districts updated policies between 2011 and 2014 when changes were required and policies were monitored by state education agencies than in the previous period when policy updates were suggested but not required. SDWP often did not meet recommendations for optimal school health. Because they influence the development and implementation of local school district wellness policies, changes to federal and state policies and practices offer opportunities to improve the daily environments of school children. This study demonstrates that clear and definitive legislative language is required to encourage positive change in SDWP.
Download or read book Principals' Perceptions of Factors Associated with the Implementation of School Wellness Policies written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 1/3 of the children in the United States are overweight or obese. Children in Mississippi have the highest rate of obesity among all other states. The outcome of this epidemic presents an increase in poor health. To address the problems associated with overweight and obesity among children, schools in the U.S. were required to develop school wellness policies. School principals were identified as key individuals in overseeing the development and implementation of the policies. Existing research studies show a strong relationship or association between student health and academic achievement. The purpose of this research study was to investigate elementary school principals' perceptions related to the implementation of school wellness policies. The study sought to examine principals' perceptions regarding physical activity, child nutrition, health education, and general beliefs about school health policy implementation. A web-based survey was sent to 670 elementary school principals with 123 (18%) responding. The majority of the respondents were White females who had served four or more years as principals, had average enrollments of 500 students at their schools, and had school ratings of successful or high performing. Positive weak correlations were found to exist between school accountability ratings and principals' beliefs that physical activity promotes improved test scores and that physical activity and healthful nutrition promote increased school attendance. Positive weak correlations were also found between school accountability ratings and principals' beliefs that physical activity, child nutrition, and health education promote improved classroom behavior.
Author : Illinois State Board of Education (1973- ). School Wellness Policy Task Force
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Report on Barriers to Implementing School Wellness Policies and Recommendations to Reduce These Barriers written by Illinois State Board of Education (1973- ). School Wellness Policy Task Force and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Erin E. Eggert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (924 download)
Download or read book Impact of State Model Wellness Policies on Strength and Comprehensiveness of Written School Wellness Policies written by Erin E. Eggert and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nina Braynina
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Total Pages : 63 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (942 download)
Download or read book Revision of a Local School Wellness Policy written by Nina Braynina and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellness policies can help schools prevent childhood obesity and promote health. Having coordinated the revision of a wellness policy at a local school district, the researcher observed the transition from a template-based to a locally developed policy. In this thesis, stakeholder participation, successes, and challenges of the revision process were analyzed; the quality of the policies were quantitatively compared using standardized tools WellSAT-96 and WellSAT; and an assessment plan was developed for the district. Challenges included disagreement among stakeholders and limiting policy focus, while successes included increased awareness and creation of an ongoing committee. Quantitative analysis of the policies revealed that the revised policy is of higher quality than the original in terms of language strength and comprehensiveness of goals. The assessment plan includes an annual survey of school principals, measurement of indicators, a list of wellness activities, and a report comparing the model policy to the revised policy. Recommendations were made regarding future policy revision. The intent of this work was to provide support to a local district implementing its wellness policy, as well as to provide a useful resource to other districts undergoing policy revision.
Author : Illinois State Board of Education (1973- ). School Wellness Policy Task Force
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Report on the Evaluation of Six School Districts on the Effectiveness of School Wellness Policies written by Illinois State Board of Education (1973- ). School Wellness Policy Task Force and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois Public Act 94-0199 established the Illinois School Wellness Policy Task Force which was to submit specific reports to the General Assembly and the Governor: (1) identification of barriers to developing and implementing school wellness policies and recommendations to reduce these barriers by Jan. 1, 2006; (2) recommendations on statewide school nutrition standards by Jan. 1, 2007; (3) evaluation of five to ten school districts on the effectiveness of school wellness policies by Jan. 1, 2008.
Author : Douglas B. Reeves
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 1416606661
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)
Download or read book Reframing Teacher Leadership to Improve Your School written by Douglas B. Reeves and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2008 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll learn why students need to be able to identify and solve authentic, project-worthy problems in their own communities and beyond; how to connect with real-world experts, allies, and audiences; and what practical, field-tested strategies are essential for planning, assessing, and using technology to support successful projects. Project examples are woven throughout the book to show what real-world learning looks like in action, and the resources in the Encore section will help you plan the next steps in your school or classroom.
Author : Carol Atkinson Lewellyn
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Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (881 download)
Download or read book An Examination of the Fidelity and Best Practices of Local Implementation of Student Wellness Policies in Virginia Elementary Schools as Mandated by the Federal Government Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act written by Carol Atkinson Lewellyn and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the extent of local implementation of student wellness policies in Virginia as mandated by the federal Children Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. Using a nonexperimental quantitative design, this study evaluated the content of Virginia school division wellness policies and wellness policy implementation from the perspective of principals in elementary schools. The comprehensiveness and strength of the wellness policies were evaluated using the School Wellness Policy Evaluation tool. Quantitative data were collected from elementary school principals via a survey based on the components of the Governor0́9s Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and t-tests were conducted for the wellness policy dataset. Results indicated statistically significant difference in the mean scores for strength of wellness policies written by large school divisions and for school divisions located in cities. Further analysis of differences for practical meaning suggests that school division size and location influences wellness policy strength. There were no statistically significant differences in the policies based on free and reduced lunch qualification of students. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance on survey responses found no statistically significant differences for wellness policy implementation based on school size, geographic location, or free and reduced qualifications. An examination of the combined data from the content analysis and wellness policy implementation suggests a relationship between written policy and practice. Wellness policy standards written with strong clarifying language were most often implemented in the elementary schools. Nutritional school meal standards and physical activity standards were implemented to a greater extent than other wellness standards. The standard for minimum nutritional standards for other foods and beverages outside of the school meal program and the standard for communication and promotion of wellness were not implemented as often. Evaluation standards were included in the wellness policies but implementation of this standard was not investigated in wellness policy implementation. Based on the findings, it is suggested wellness policy implementation could be extended by strengthening the standards for communication and promotion and other foods and beverages. Recommendations for continued research on wellness policy implementation include designing studies to directly address the correlation between the content of individual school division policies and wellness policy implementation. Further study is also recommended to link student health and wellness data to wellness policy implementation.
Author : Sheryl Boris-Schacter
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807746981
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (469 download)
Download or read book Balanced Leadership written by Sheryl Boris-Schacter and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alarmed by mounting evidence of a national shortage of qualified and willing principals, the authors surveyed or interviewed over 200 school principals from across the country to find out why so many are leaving the profession and how those who stay manage their work. They discovered that regardless of a principal's race, gender, school level, geographic region, or tenure, there was a remarkable consistency in the challenges identified and suggestions given for revamping the role of the American principal. Featuring stories shared by practicing principals, this timely volume: offers fresh insights on ways to both attract and retain good principals; shows how successful principals reconcile their expectations and hopes with the realities and disappointments encountered in their work; examines issues common to all principals, such as time management, staff evaluations, keeping the focus on instruction, community expectations, and pursuing a balanced life; presents strategies that principals have used to make their role more effective and more attractive; and provides practical ideas for coping with the present and envisioning the future, including alternative principal models.
Author : Tara J. Pratt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (884 download)
Download or read book Developing a Survey to Measure School Wellness Policy Engagement Among School Administrators, School Staff and Parents written by Tara J. Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Courtney Trapp
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Assessing the Relationship Between Principal Priorities, Written Wellness Policies, and School Wellness Policy Implementation written by Courtney Trapp and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Birch, David
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1450477658
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Promoting Health and Academic Success written by Birch, David and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promoting Health and Academic Success is a valuable resource for advocacy, planning, implementation, and evaluation related to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child approach. It’s also ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses that address a coordinated approach to school health.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309187370
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Health and Behavior written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-10-18 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and Behavior reviews our improved understanding of the complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social influences and explores findings suggested by recent research-including interventions at multiple levels that we can employ to improve human health. The book covers three main areas: What do biological, behavioral, and social sciences contribute to our understanding of healthâ€"including cardiovascular, immune system and brain functioning, behaviors that influence health, the role of social networks and socioeconomic status, and more. What can we learn from applied research on interventions to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and larger populations? How can we expeditiously translate research findings into application?
