In order to cultivate the essential skills needed for young people to graduate high school and succeed economically and as engaged community members, a child’s entire set of needs must be considered. Health—inclusive of physical, mental, social, emotional, and cognitive—is foundational to learning. Decades of research reinforce what many teachers, administrators, parents, and youth have always known: students who are healthy, present, and engaged, learn better. This workshop will share how each states’ ESSA plan has opportunities focusing on the whole child. Engaging activities will be facilitated to help them understand the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. We hope to build participants’ skills using a systems change approach to creating sustainable school wellness initiatives that support a healthy school climate, culture and a well-rounded education.

One or more presenters on this session represent an organization selling products or providing services to the ESEA market.