Coordinated School Health, where health and academics merge to create student success!
Coordinated School Health (CSH) is an evidenced-based model developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designed to promote healthy school environments so children arrive at school ready to learn. In 2006, Tennessee became the only state in the nation with a legislative mandate and $15,000,000 in state funding per year to implement CSH in all school districts. CSH funding provides each school district with a full time Coordinator, an assistant and basic materials and resources necessary to develop policie6365s, partnerships and initiatives that advance student health and improve academic outcomes. CSH Coordinators address eight components of school health which include: health education, physical education/physical activity, health services, mental health/ social services, nutrition services, healthy and safe environment, staff wellness and family/community partnerships.
To improve student health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities and schools.
