Virtual Conference
Inaugural Healthy School Communities Virtual Conference, May 10–13, 2011
From Tuesday, May 10, to Friday, May 13, 2011, ASCD hosted its inaugural Healthy School Communities Virtual Conference (HSC VC). This conference brought together Healthy School Communities (HSC) staff, HSC Mentor and Mentee sites, authors, invited speakers, and guests to talk about what's working across the United States and Canada and to share health and learning stories.
The premise for the HSC VC was to launch the HSC Mentor Program and to provide resources and avenues for school sites that are frequently unable to attend in-person conferences to share stories and expertise.
The presentations have been archived and are available for viewing.
Presenters
Presenters and Partners
- Kymm Ballard, Partnership Development Specialist, SPARK
- Charlene Burgeson, Executive Director, National Association for Sport and Physical Education
- Mike Rulon, Faculty Cadre, Healthy School Communities
- JoEllen Tarallo-Falk, Executive Director, Center for Health and Learning
- Brian Wansink, Professor, Cornell University, and author of Mindless Eating
- Gloria Wells, Executive Director, Wellsprings Education and Human Service Consulting
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Archived Sessions
Tuesday, May 10
Healthy School Communities Overview (Audio starts at 1:40.)
Presented by Sean Slade, Director Healthy School Communities, ASCD
What are Healthy School Communities? Find out about this ASCD health and learning initiative, including the framework, Associate sites, Mentor sites, The Healthy School Report Card action tool, and other available resources.
Coordinating School Health Program: A Sustained Approach
Presented by Dr. Jim Roberts, Superintendent, Batesville Community School Corporation
Batesville Community School Corporation is one of our first HSC mentor sites. Hear from Superintendent Jim Roberts how they have implemented and sustained a health and well-being approach across their schools and community.
Smarter Lunchrooms: Food's Not Nutritious Until It's Eaten (Audio starts at 0:30.)
Presented by Dr. Brian Wansink, Food and Brand Lab, Cornell University
Dr. Brian Wansink, author of the best-selling Mindless Eating, outlines simple steps that every school can take. See how you can improve your lunchroom and nutritional intake of students for less than $50.
Team Batesville: A Community Engagement Activity
Presented by Andy Allen, Associate Principal, Batesville High School, Batesville Community School Corporation
Hear about the benefits for physical health and community connections in working directly with community agencies, as well as steps taken to develop a community team for the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon.
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Wednesday, May 11
Let's Move in School
Presented by Charlene Burgeson, Executive Director National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Hear a discussion about the aims, benefits, and tools available with the Let's Move in School national initiative. The goal is to increase the daily physical activity available to students across the school day.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Presented by Dr. Angela Tuck, Principal, Pottstown School District
Hear another HSC mentor site discuss how they implemented and then expanded their Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FF&V) program. Tuck shares how their idea turned into reality.
Together We Can (Walking Program)
Presented by Bridget McGuian, RN, BSN, CSN, High School Nurse and District Wellness Coordinator, Pottstown School District
In addition to using the Healthy School Report Card and implementing the FF&V program, Pottstown has promoted a walking club for their student body. Hear their challenges and successes.
Breaking Expectations: Changing with the Healthy School Report Card (Audio starts at 0:47.)
Presented by Jamie Buffington, Academic Literacy Teacher, Thomas Carr Howe Community High School
T.C. Howe in Indianapolis, Ind., is a school transformed. In four years, they have increased their community partnership from 2 agencies to 40. Hear from academic literacy teacher Jamie Buffington as she discusses how this HSC mentor site did it and shares advice for other schools.
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Thursday, May 12
Aligning Health & Education
Presented by Sean Slade, Director Healthy School Communities, ASCD
What has held health back from being truly integrated into our schools? What role has traditional coordinated school health played? Hear from HSC Director Sean Slade as he discusses the recently released monograph "The Healthy School Communities Model: Aligning Health and Education in the School Setting."
Measuring Achievement Through a Whole Child Approach of Assessment
Presented by Mike Rulon, Faculty Cadre, Healthy School Communities
How do we assess the whole child? What systems are already in place to help us do this? Hear HSC Faculty Cadre member Mike Rulon discuss the issue and possibilities.
Healthy School Report Card Online Analysis Tool
Presented by Adriane N. Tasco, Manager Healthy School Communities, ASCD
Once schools have followed the steps in The Healthy School Report Card, they are able to input their results into the online analysis tool. This tool allows instant access to their Healthy School Improvement Plan and also allows sites to track progress, view trends, and compare their results with other sites in the United States or Canada.
Critical Incident Stress Management
Presented by Wendy Stewart, MSW, LCSW, and Melissa Denney, MAED, Orange County School District
Another of our districtwide HSC mentor sites, the Orange County Schools, has developed and implemented a Critical Incident Stress Management system. Hear how they did it and listen to the benefits they have found.
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Friday, May 13
Parents: A Vital Part of the School Community
Presented by:
Nancy Anstett, Program Leader, Personal and Career Counseling
Sara Severin, Coordinator, Parent Engagement Program
Mary Tabak, Public Health Nurse, Halton Region Health Dept.
Deb Robinson, Principal
Iroquois Ridge High School, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Schools cannot and should not do it alone. Iroquois Ridge High School in Ontario, Canada—an HSC mentor site—has made great strides in connecting its community, parents, businesses, and students into the running of the school. Hear from their principal, public health nurse, and personal and career counseling teacher on how they were able to achieve this.
Garnering Support for School Health Initiatives
Presented by JoEllen Tarallo-Falk, Executive Director Center for Health and Learning
Why should schools be concerned about health? How can schools advocate and garner support for health initiatives? JoEllen Tarallo-Falk, from the Center of Health and Learning, discusses the many benefits of implementing health initiatives in the school.
SPARK
Presented by Kymm Ballard, Partnership Development Specialist SPARK
SPARK is a research-based, public health organization dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness. It conducts professional development on effective physical education and a range of health-promotion initiatives, including coordinated school health. Hear about the benefits and what is available to schools and districts.
Health-Promoting Schools and School Mental Health Promotion: Providing a Vehicle to Educate the Whole Child
Presented by Gloria Wells, Executive Director, Wellsprings Education and Human Service Consulting
When we say Healthy School Community, we don't mean just mean physically healthy. All students need to be socially, emotionally, and mentally healthy. And we need to develop environments that support student mental health. Listen to the need for developing safe and supportive environments.
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