25-26 Health Ed Learning Community

Healthy kids are better learners. To ensure all kids are ready to learn, Michigan has required comprehensive health education at all building levels.

Oakland County School District Staff that plan and evaluate the implementation of and/or implement any health related instruction for ALL K-12 Students.

Titles vary widely by local context, and commonly include: Health Subject Area Coordinator, Sex Education Supervisor*, Curriculum Director, SEL Lead, MTSS Coordinator, Health Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Social Worker, Counselor, etc.

*Legally required position, if your district offers sex education content.

11:30am- 12:00pm: Lunch with district leadership attending AM Health Education Leaders Network Session(s)

12:00- 1:30pm: Selected Learning Community (options listed below)

1:30- 3:00pm: Individual Consultation and Implementation Planning or District Sex Education Supervisors Community

Topics within a district health education course address all areas of child and adolescent health. The emphasis can vary based on localized data. Some topics are legally required at the State and/or Federal level.

• Bullying Prevention*
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention*
• Hands-Only CPR/AED Instruction*
• HIV Prevention*
• Mental Health
• Nutrition Education*
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Physical Activity
• Safety
• Sexual Health*
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Substance Misuse Prevention (e.g., vaping and prescription drug and opioids)*
• Suicide Prevention*
• Violence Prevention

*Instruction on this health topic is legally required for students and state approved learning objectives/standards are within Health Education subject area. More information can be found through MiSHCA on their Health Education in Michigan Schools: Laws and Best Practices page.

SCECH application pending.

Contact:

Regional School Health Coordinator

Oakland Schools

Email: christina.harvey@oakland.k12.mi.us
Website: www.oakland.k12.mi.us
Location: Oakland Schools, Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248.209.2413

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.