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State and District Implementation of the National Health Education Standards

SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective health education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Health Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.

State and district administrators are encouraged to learn more about the new National Health Education Standards and how they can be used as the foundation for health education instruction that makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student. In the months ahead, SHAPE America will be providing additional resources, including a State Adoption Toolkit.

The AFT applauds SHAPE America for understanding that educators today need a culture of collaboration, proper teaching and learning conditions, and real voice and agency. Inclusive task forces worked deliberately and thoughtfully to develop the updated National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards through admirably open and iterative engagement. As a result, the new standards reflect educators’ commitment to real solutions for children’s well-being.
Randi Weingarten President, American Federation of Teachers

NATIONAL HE STANDARDS RESOURCES

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Start With This Popular Educator Kit

Are you ready to dive into SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards? This Educator Kit includes the National Health Education Standards, Rationale and Performance Indicators … and much more!

Learn what has changed in the new standards and get additional resources you can share with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community!

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More Standards-Based Resources

SHAPE America has developed several resources to help teachers and schools implement the new National Health Education Standards, such as:

  • Student-Friendly HE Standards Posters
  • National HE Standards Bulletin Board Printables
  • National HE Standards Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Digital Pocket Planner
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EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Based on the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards

  • Customizable Professional Development Workshops
  • Free Standards 101 Webinar and Four-Part Webinar Series
  • Half-Day and Full-Day Interactive Workshops
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There are a number of things that excite me about the revised National Health Education Standards, but one that comes to mind is the updated language. It encompasses some of the concerns and issues to consider when teaching health education. I believe the new standards include a holistic approach looking at factors and influences on health, as well as calling attention to understanding the relationships and interrelationships this may have on the outcome of health and wellness.
Kaulana Molina, M. Ed. Member, National Health Education Standards Task Force Health Education Practitioner (Hawai’i)

Meet the National Health Education Standards Task Force and learn more about the standards revision process.

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