Latest News and Information from Society
Webinar: Strategies for Using Data to Address the Needs of LGBTQ Youth in Schools
Join the Society on Thursday, March 25th from 3-4:30pm (EST) for a webinar about using data to inform practice. GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network will present National and State level data on LGBTQ youth and lead a discussion on best practices in meeting the needs of this population in schools.
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Today, First Lady Michelle Obama announced a national effort to eliminate childhood obesity within the generation, "Let's Move!" The Society wholeheartedly supports this initiative to improve the health and well being of our nation's young people.
Making the Connection II: Cherished Illusions and Current Realities
This year's annual meeting will feature a short session on the latest developments regarding our long awaited coordinated school health resource.
FREE HIV Prevention Workshop, Saturday March 13th, 2010
Kickball, Cursive, and Condoms: Making a Case for Sexuality Education across the Lifespan...Join the Society for this FREE Event in Indianapolis, IN on Saturday, March 13th!
Register Today for the Society's 84th Annual Meeting, March 13-15th, 2010
You can now register Online for our Annual Meeting and pay your annual dues online.
News from the Friends of School Health, submitted by Martha Harris, Society Chair of the Advocacy, Policy and Legislative Committee
The Society's Advocacy, Policy and Legislative (AP&L) Committee recently facilitated two meetings of the Friends of School Health (FOSH). In July, AP&L Chair, Martha Harris,facilitated an in-person meeting with member organizations at the American Psychological Association (APA).
From the Desk of the Executive Director
On Friday, November 6, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of National Education Organizations with the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan and the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack at the USDA in Washington, DC. The meeting was well attended by many organizations including NASBE, NSBA, ASCD, AFT, NEA, ASHA, SNA, NASSP, AASA, and others.
Welcome New Society Members!
The Society would like to offer a warm welcome to our newest members...
The Simon A. McNeely Honor Award...
It's that time of year! Please take a few moments to consider nominating a fellow Society member who you believe demonstrates outstanding leadership in the field of school health and physical education.The Honor Award will be presented at the Society's 84th annual meeting on March 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, IN.
Healthy People 2020
The proposed objectives for Health People 2020 are available online for public review and comment. Health People provides science-based, 10 year national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease.Comments will be accepted in writing via a public comment Web site at www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020 or by emailing HP2020@hhs.gov.
News from the CSH Collaborative
The Coordinated School Health Collaborative has chosen three states for their new Capacity Building Assistance Opportunity!