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HEALTH, NURSES, & P.E.

A COMPREHENSIVE, WELLCOORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOCUSING ON THE WHOLE-CHILD CAN PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS.

Benefi ts Include:

• Communicate with school nurses, health teachers, and PE teachers via email listserv • Provide networking/training sessions for nurses • Provide networking/training session for health teachers • Provide networking/training sessions for

PE teachers • Provide School Health Advisory

Committee training • Provide free School Nurses’ Conference • Provide training session for new school nurses • Provide updates on school health laws, rules, and regulations • Provide mental health coordination/ education training such as, but not limited to: Suicide Prevention, Substance

Abuse, Diabetes, Cancer, Obesity, Teen

Pregnancy, and Dating Violence • Provide support during a crisis or emergency

Longview has a contract for the nurses to utilize Region 7. This has been an eye opener for me as to the unlimited assistance they have just for Nurses. I am so appreciative of the help that the Region Center has provided to me over my last 9 years at Longview ISD. I’m especially appreciate to Ms. Wright and Ms. Honzell for all of their dedication to the nurses. They have brought many new programs and conferences for us over the years!

Kimberlie Dans, RN (Longview ISD)

Collectively, districts will save over $89,810 when joining the Region 7 Health, Nurses, & P.E. Cooperative versus purchasing comparable products and services from other vendors. Cost Savings Include:

• School Nurses Conference • Resilience Symposium

More that 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition, such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, food allergies, or poor oral health. (CDC 2022) Evidence-based, eff ectively coordinated, and strategically planned school health programs and services are necessary for closing the academic achievement gap.

Coordinated School Health commonly consists of eight components that encompass all aspects of the school environment.

The components interact to function as a unifi ed system and can become a theme for the entire school. In 2016, two more components were added: family engagement and community involvement. These components incorporate: • Development of cognitive skills • Development of policies that support a positive psycho-social and hazard-free environment • Families and communities in promoting the well-being of youth • Opportunities for staff members to foster their own well-being

Did you know that teens who receive mostly A’s are almost twice as likely to get the CDC recommended daily 60 minutes of physical activity than teens who receive mostly D’s and F’s?

Kids who perform better in school are more likely to be physically active on a regular basis. Adding physical activity to the school day can not only keep kids healthy, but also increase attention, behavior, and positive attitudes leading to improved academic performance.

Research shows that students who earn mostly As are almost twice as likely to get regular physical activity than students who receive mostly Ds and Fs. Physical activity can help students focus, improve behavior, and boost positive attitudes. Do what you can to help your child be physically active, be it running, biking, or swimming. Any type of physical activity is good, and 60 minutes a day is best. Their grades will thank you!

Program Contact:

Mark Parkerson (903) 988-6864 mparkerson@esc7.net

Program Contact: Program Contact:

Sherri Wright (903) 988-6809 swright@esc7.net