School Health and Whole Child
Because healthy students are better learners, Eaton RESA is committed to supporting school districts in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to build healthy school environments, including supporting implementation of the Whole Child Model and comprehensive health education.
Districts who would like information about participating in the Regional Tri-County Whole Child Meetings and for support and consultation on school health, please contact the Regional School Health Coordinator Christina Holmes
Health Education Standards
HIV Prevention and Sex Education
Medicaid Outreach
Michigan Model for Health
Needs Assessment Resources
The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) is an anonymous student survey of health behaviors given to 7th, 9th, and 11th graders in Michigan. Districts can use this optional survey to help plan prevention and health education activities.
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is an optional national survey for middle or high school students on health behaviors. Districts can use the statewide data available to plan prevention and health education activities.
The Healthy School Action Tool (HSAT) is a Michigan based self-assessment tool that helps districts measure the health of the school environments and plan and measure the implementation of improvements to build healthier school buildings.
The Health Education Curriculum Assessment Tool (HECAT) is a self-assessment tool available from the CDC that assists districts in selecting and reviewing health education curriculum.
Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) Resources
This series of videos is designed to provide guidance for establishing and running a Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) in a local school district. This series will guide SEAB members through the process of creating an SEAB, understanding its purpose, the steps involved in its formation and the laws related to sex education in Michigan.
Each video linked below is accompanied by links to resources including a sample SEAB application, editable templates for a two-year report and parent survey and other helpful materials.
The series is designed to empower users to take the initiative and create, or restart, an SEAB that will help ensure the school district's sex education program is comprehensive, accurate and meets the needs of all students.
Please note that the resources linked in the description are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. It is important to consult with your local school district and legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
