Assessing Wellness Policy Implementation: the Who, the Why and the How
Assessing Wellness Policy Implementation: the Who, the Why and the How
In this wellness workshop, participants reviewed two evidence-based implementation assessment tools, discussed local best practices, and learned how assessment data can be used to meet school district objectives. Workshop partners and speakers included the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, California Department of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago, San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego Unified School District, Santee School District, Dairy Council of California, and University of California, San Diego Center for Community Health. The workshop was one in a series of nearly 20 trainings presented since 2007 to support school districts in developing, implementing, and monitoring school wellness policies with the goal of creating healthier environments.
Workshop Recording and PowerPoint Presentations
Welcome and Introduction Slides– Paige Metz, San Diego County Office of Education
National Perspective & Research – Yuka Asada, Institute for Health Research and Policy University of Illinois at Chicago
Assessment Tools Review – Margaret Read, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, University of Connecticut and
Putting Your Wellness Policy into Practice – Staci Boretzky, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Wellness Assessment in Action – Kate McDevitt, San Diego Unified School District,
Assessment in Action – Jamie Moody, UC San Diego Center for Community Health,
McGill School of Success Wellness Program Assessment – Shohre Zahedi, Hygia Weight Loss & Nutrition
Data Support for ESSA – Heather Reed, Nutrition Services Division, California Department of Education
Handouts and Resources
Margaret Read – Assessment Tool Review
ChangeLabs model marketing policy
Farm to School policy language
Rudd Center’s marketing presentations for download
Rudd Center’s Look-alike Smart Snacks study
Staci Boretsky – Assessment Tool Review
Healthy Schools Program Support
Heather Reed – Data Support for ESSA
ESSA Implementation: Key Opportunities to Support Health and Wellness
Getting to Know the California School Dashboard
Deirdre Kleske – Assessment: Now What?
Tools for Schools – Live Well San Diego
BMI Toolkit from Chula Vista Elementary School District (scroll down to CVESD Height & Weight Surveillance Project – BMI Toolkit)
For more information on the event or additional materials, please contact Deirdre Kleske via email: deirdre.kleske@sdcounty.ca.gov.