Safety Resources
- Bullying Prevention
- Injury Prevention/Sports Safety
- Digital Safety
- Teen Driver Safety
- Violence Prevention
Safety Position Statements
- Child Safety and Protection
- Positive School Discipline
- Recommendation on Corporal Punishment
- Safe and Supportive Schools
- School Facilities
- Trauma-Informed Care
Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Programs
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Health and Safety
About Us
The Healthy Lifestyles program provides family-centered education and tools that connect them with schools and advocate for healthy changes in nutrition and physical activity. In a healthy school:
- All foods, beverages, and snacks sold or served to meet National School Nutrition Standards.
- All students have opportunities to be physically active on a regular basis.
- All students have access to regular physical education.
- District-wide wellness policies are developed, implemented and evaluated with input from students, parents, staff and interested community members.
What your PTA Can Do -
Advocate to:
- Support Healthy School Meals
- Increase Physical Activity and Physical Education
- Establish School Wellness Policies
- Model Positive Health Behaviors
Safety is a crucial component of effective learning and a key concern for all parents. Today’s students are exposed to dangers at home and online. They also face a variety of risks, including bullying, unintentional injuries, and violence.
These risks can be mitigated when parents, teachers, and caregivers:
- Model responsible behavior
- Talk to their students
- Teach students to make wise choices
- Advocate for environmental and policy changes that will keep kids safer
Health Resources
Health Position Statements
- Early Identification and Interventions for Children with Mental Health Needs
- Elements of Comprehensive Health Programs
- Environmental Health, Remediation, Sustainability, and Climate Change
- National Health Reform and Access to Care for Children, Youth, Families and Pregnant Women
- Nutrition for Children and Families
- Recommendations Regarding Prescription Opiate Abuse Awareness and Preventions