Schools play a vital role in children's health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) all promote the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model of student wellness. The AZ Health Zone’s School and Other Youth-Based Systems strategy includes eight activities to encourage school health policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change. All of these activities are related to the WSCC model in some way.
AZ Health Zone Activities for School & Other Youth-Based Systems
- Policy Revision & Communication
- Wellness Committees
- Staff Development
- School & Other Youth-Based Agriculture
- Nutrition Practices & Environment
- Physical Activity Practices & Environment
- Community Coordination
- Community Engagement
Evaluation of School & Other Youth-Based Systems
SEEDS. Every year, LIAs report all support provided to partners using the SNAP-Ed Electronic Data System (SEEDS). This helps us to understand what supports are provided.
SARN. Every year LIAs complete the Semi-Annual Report Narrative (SARN), describing their work in words and images. This helps us to understand how and why supports work or encounter challenges.
WellSAT 3.0. LIAs work with districts or schools to submit their Local Wellness Policies (LWPs) for the WellSAT 3.0 assessment as part of a cycle of LWP improvement. The WellSAT 3.0 measures the quality of written LWPs and aligns with ADE requirements. It is available to complete in any year.
SLM Scorecard. LIAs work with schools to complete the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement (SLM) Scorecard. The SLM Scorecard is part of a 4-step cycle of change to enhance the lunchroom environment. It is available to complete in any year, usually for LIAs working to support Nutrition Practices & Environment.
DIG in Schools. The SET is currently developing a new tool to help develop integrated gardens in schools. You can learn more by watching the DIG in School Presentation.
