Recognizing the strong link between health and learning, OAISD health and wellness consultation and related support services aim to support schools in the implementation of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model including supporting a nationally recognized comprehensive PreK-12 health education curriculum, student health behavior data and analysis, assessment of the school health environment to support the whole child, and adequate access to health services including behavioral health.

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Check out this link for this school year's training calendar!

The Project will once again host virtual professional development opportunities for the 2024-25 school year. Workshops (unless otherwise noted) are 2 hours long and involve small and large group activities and discussions. Participants who attend a full live professional development session will be eligible to receive State Continuing Education Clock Hours—SCECHs (1.75 hours) and Social Work CEs (2 hours). Capacity for these workshops is limited, so register only if you plan to attend the full live session. You should receive a registration confirmation or waitlist email in the week before the training.

If you can't attend the October 15th date that the OAISD is offering, MDE is offering a statewide training on October 10, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Check out this link to sign up.

Are you new this year? Switch grade levels? Please add yourself or update the health and physical education contact list. If you see anything from your district that needs to be changed, please do so. It is very appreciated. Feel free to check this out if you need to reach out to a fellow teacher. Health and PE Contact List

Check out the OAISD Google Folder with resources on legal obligations and best practices, sample documents, standards, FAQ documents, and more.

Health literacy is an important measure of the effectiveness of health education and is critical to ensuring that students have the ability to address their own health needs now and in the future. Check out Shape America's Health Literacy Month webpage.

FROM GVSU: The GVSU HPE program will have approximately 18 students in need of placements for Winter 2025. This means we need your help. Our students are now certified in Health and PE (PreK-12) this means they need experiences in both Elementary and Secondary (Middle and/or High School) for PE and Health. We are in high need of MS/HS mentors for both Health and PE.

Reach out ASAP if you'd like to be added to our list of potential mentor teachers. Please send your work email, name of school/district and the grades and classes you teach.

You can email Ingrid Johnson at johnsoi@gvsu.edu

Have you seen the updated resources to promote healthy eating from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Resources include, Food Sources of Select Nutrients, They have print materials in English and Spanish.

The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) and the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance are working with high schools across Michigan to educate students about opioid use disorder through Painless: The Opioid Musical. Painless is inspired by true stories of opioid use disorder and recovery and was designed to accompany the traditional high school health curriculum by engaging students through the arts.

Performance Participation Details:

• Painless is funded by grants from MDHHS, and therefore is free to all schools.
• The performance lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
• Performances are available on Mondays and Fridays in November 2024. The cast can perform at whatever time works best for your school.
• The musical can be performed with minimal set/props in almost any space.
• As part of the project, we would ask you to administer a short online survey to your students after the performance.

Learn more about Painless:

• The musical was featured on the TODAY show in Fall 2022. Watch the segment here: https://www.today.com/video/how-u-of-michigan-s-theater-program-shines-light-on-opioid-crisis-155231813603.
• More information, including our Toolkit, lyric sheet, and full cast album, can be found at painless.org
• View the trailer for Painless: https://youtu.be/wrJ2chhu7oQ.

If you are interested in a performance, complete this application form by September 30th: https://michigan-open.org/programs/painless-the-opioid-musical/

Please reach out to Mikyla Buycks at mikylab@med.umich.edu at your earliest convenience with any questions.

Gov. Whitmer signs bills strengthening AED and CPR training requirements in schools to protect student athletes in Michigan. Check out the article. This bill will go into effect next school year. MDE is in the process of developing language to share with districts.

Experience Michigan's Tier 1, evidence-based Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum: Michigan Model for Health.

• The preK-12 MMH curriculum addresses CASEL's Social Emotional Learning Competencies and the Health Education standards.
• Curriculum and materials are rich with opportunities to address State Standards in reading and writing.
• Research studies show students that receive the Michigan Model for Health Curriculum have stronger communication skills, better skills in managing their feelings and actions, improved attitudes about taking actions to stay safe and stronger drug and tobacco refusal skills.

• Looking for ways to increase how trauma responsive your MMH lessons are? Take a look at the resources the Mi-LEAP project has found to help.

MMH Portal

• MMH continues to evolve to meet the online needs of its health education partners. The MMH portal is a one stop shop for all of our partners with a new landing page and links to the digital curriculum for current users and easy to navigate resources.

Interested in using the MMH curriculum in your classroom? Reach out to Stacey Sills to get started.

NEW 2024 PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS

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

The new National Physical Education Standards — released in March 2024 after a multi-year revision process — provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.

SHAPE Michigan

• Register Now: November 7 & 8, 2024 in Lansing - "SHAPE" ing our Future Together Conference
• August, 2024 Newsletter
• Want to nominate anyone for a SHAPE Michigan award? They are due by September 30, 2024. Check out the links below:

• Teacher of the Year

  Young Professional

  University Educator of the Year

  Professional Meritorious Service

  Professional Honor Award

  Max DeBryun Honor Award (Collaborator from outside the profession)

• TriFound Application - Health/Physical Education Literacy Program School Support Grants

What is Mileage Club? Mileage Club is an inclusive, easy-to-implement run/walk club for your students (and staff!).

• MSU Mileage Club Offer

• MSU Parent Letter

• Mileage Club Article

• Our videos: What is Mileage Club? * Mileage Club’s Impact * Lauren’s Story * MC Helps Special Needs Children Flourish * Mileage Club and Students

• EZ Scan 3.0 – now with Chromebook Scanning!

• EZ Scan Lifetime Subscription – save money year after year after year!

• Contact Scott to see if there are free slots open for this school year!

• scott@FitnessFinders.net - 800-789-9255 | Direct: 517-344-0907

Physical Education Newsletter (OAISD)

EPEC PLAY is a comprehensive program designed to inspire youth to lead active lifestyles that builds on the success of our original EPEC™ (Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum) and incorporates the latest physical literacy concepts. Most importantly, it meets the 2024 SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. The acronym PLAY, which stands for Physical Literacy Active You, underscores the key concepts and national standards that have shaped the design of this innovative curriculum.

Check out this virtual tour of EPEC PLAY. Have any questions? Email the Michigan Fitness Foundation at resources@michiganfitness.org or bzaleski@michiganfitness.org.

Do you know of a high student who would like an impactful leadership opportunity? The Youth Leadership Board meets 2X per month and work on projects that support survivors and promote health relationships. Share this application with them.

Resilience Advocates for Ending Violence Mission: To respond to, reduce, and prevent domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan counties.

InPACT stands for Interrupting Prolonged sitting with ACTivity. InPACT is an evidence-informed, classroom-based physical activity program that enables teachers to deliver 20 minutes of health-enhancing physical activity in the classroom every day. We recognize that classroom teachers will need to master three important skills in order to successfully implement classroom activity breaks: classroom management, curricular integration, and student motivation. This website contains resources and training modules to help teachers overcome the daily challenges of mastering these skills.

Click here for training modules! These modules are designed to build your confidence in your ability to effectively deliver classroom activity breaks.

OAISD New Teacher Health and Physical Education Newsletter

Sex Education Advisory Board Best Practice and Resources

OAISD Health and Prevention Webpage

OAISD Health and Prevention Resource Google Folder

OAISD Teaching Puberty Newsletter

Resources for MCL380.1508 (Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Information Guide) - updated July, 2024

Check out this link for free resources for educators (many are downloadable)!

Free or low cost health coverage for children under the age of 19 or pregnant women of any age. Call the MI Child and Healthy Kids hotline at 1-888-988-6300 or apply online.

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Email: ssills@oaisd.org
Website: https://www.oaisd.org/programs-services/teaching--learning/instructional-services/content-resources/health-prevention/
Location: 13565 Port Sheldon Street, Holland, MI, USA