Resources

This page reflects a broad spectrum of content that is as diverse in its authors as it is in its subject matter. Whether you are looking for the latest guidelines from the CDC and the Department of Education, or you are looking for new and innovative projects that you can bring to your school or district, this page is designed to support ASHA’s mission to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives by including the latest resources in school health.

ASHA is committed to providing the latest in research and tools that can support the work of PreK-12 practitioners, and those involved in health education and health services programs. Have an excellent resource that isn’t represented here? Tell us about it here.

Books

Link	Description
Reaching Teens	Strength-Based Communication Strategies to Build Resilience and Support Healthy Adolescent Development

Curriculum Development, Instruction, and Assessment

Link	Description
ASCD: WSCC Implementation Examples	Overview of the WSCC Model and Implementation Examples
CDC: Components of the WSCC Model	CDC Description of the WSCC Components
WSCC: A Collaborative Process	Overview of the importance of the WSCC Process

Health Disparities and Inclusivity

Link	Description
The Conversation	THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN, produced by KFF, is an expansive living video library featuring Black & Latinx healthcare workers answering questions about COVID vaccines.

Health Education and Promotion

Link	Description
CDC: Parents for Healthy Schools	Evidence-Based Strategies for Parental Engagement
Connecting Health and Learning	An Overview of Relevant Research
NACDD: Health and Academic Achievment Summary	Report on the interrlationship between health and academic achievement.
NIDA for Teens	Resource for science-based information on teen drug abuse and its effects.
Teens, Health, and Technology	Results of A National Survey
Think, Act, Grow	National call to action to improve adolescent health.

Health Services

Link	Description
Be a PAL® Instructional Program	From Food Allergy Research & Education, the Be a PAL® program helps children and teens learn how to Protect A Life by being a good friend to kids with food allergy.
CDC: Get Tested	National HIV, STD, and Hepatitus Testing Resource
School Nurse Advocacy Tools	The School Nurse Workforce Study provides advocacy tools to support school nursing practice.
School Nurse Practice Framework	The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice provides guidance and standards for the practicing school nurse.
StartYourRecovery	StartYourRecovery.org offers people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources.

Mental and Emotional Health

Link	Description
CDC: Bullying and Suicide	Summary of research on the relationship between bullying and suicide-related behavior.
Real Talk	An evolution of our positive masculinity and girls’ empowerment programs, Real Talk is a more gender-inclusive examination of relationships, gender identity, and sexuality.
ShuffleMe	ShuffleMe is an artificial intelligence software that detects and analyzes physiological measurements, remotely while youth and young adults engage on social media in real-time to increase wellbeing.
Talk. They Hear You	SAMHSA's youth substance use prevention campaign.

Nutrition

Link	Description
American Heart Association	This provides many resources on healthy eating, as well as phyical activity.
Be a PAL® Instructional Program	From Food Allergy Research & Education, the Be a PAL® program helps children and teens learn how to Protect A Life by being a good friend to kids with food allergy.
Start a School Garden	A resource for educators to learn the actions needed and resources available to start a garden in a school.
USDA Child Nutrition Programs

Nutrition and Food Services

Link	Description
Be a PAL® Instructional Program	From Food Allergy Research & Education, the Be a PAL® program helps children and teens learn how to Protect A Life by being a good friend to kids with food allergy.
Farm To School Resources	This offers many resources on education all around food/nutrition.
Rutgers: Food, Nutrition, and Health	This provides resources and training on a variety of topics including food security, healthy eating, fitness activities, and food safety.

Physical Activity and Education

Link	Description
American Heart Association	This provides many resources on healthy eating, as well as phyical activity.
Physical Activity Break Interventions	Resource for classroom based physical activity breaks are and their importance.
Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents	Resource for health professionals and families on the importance of regular physical activity.

Professional Preparation

Link	Description
How Schools Work & How to Work With Schools	A Primer For Those Who Want To Serve Children and Youth in Schools
Speaking Educations Language	A Guide for Public Health Professionals Working in the Education Sector

School Environment and Safety

Link	Description
Be a PAL® Instructional Program	From Food Allergy Research & Education, the Be a PAL® program helps children and teens learn how to Protect A Life by being a good friend to kids with food allergy.
Best Practices for Active Shooter or Armed Assaliant Drills	Guidance document for considering and conducting armed assailant drills.
CDC: Preventing Bullying	CDC Bullying and Violence Prevention Resource
Earthquakes for Kids	Interactive resource designed to teach children about the science of earthquakes.
Flooding Communication	Information regarding how to prepare, and respond to flooding
Human Trafficking in America’s Schools	Resource from the National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments.
REMS: Technical Assistance Center	A Software Application for K-12 Schools, Districts, and Regional and State Education Agencies

Sexual or Reproductive Health

Link	Description
CDC: Promoting Parent Engagement	CDC Teen HIV and STD Prevention Information
Rights, Respect, Responsibility	Sexuality Education Curriculum