In this course, we highlight the essential role of the education community in advancing health equity. We provide practical tools to integrate health equity principles into school environments using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. Participants will gain skills and feel empowered to analyze data, identify disparities, and develop and implement data-driven strategies that support the health and well-being of students.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the role of the education community and the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model in advancing health equity.
• Explain how health conditions impact school attendance and academic achievement.
• Identify national, state, and local data sources to examine health equity in your school community.
• Describe how to use data to identify areas of strengths and opportunities related to health equity in your school community.

Length of Learning Opportunity

1 hour

Primary Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills
• Health Equity Skills

Development Partner(s)

This online module was developed with the Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Healthy Schools Program   

This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number DP-2302, School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health, Academic Achievement, and Well-Being of Students, funded by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.

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We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.