Health Education Grade Expectation Resources
In 2007, Vermont’s Health Education Grade Expectations (GEs) were revised to reflect current research and best practice. It is hoped that these revised Health Education GEs will enhance the assessment, curriculum, and instruction work of schools and teachers. The new Health Grade Cluster Expectation (GCEs) are organized into seven content areas: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; Family, Social and Sexual Health; Mental and Emotional Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity; Personal Health and Wellness; and Violence and Injury Prevention. Like the Grade Level Expectations in other content areas, the Health Grade Cluster Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. However, unlike the Grade Level Expectations which delineate specific grade levels, these grade expectations are organized by Grade Clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and high school). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems.
Health Education Guidelines for Curriculum and Assessment
The information in this manual is designed to support Vermont teachers and curriculum developers in the development of curriculum, instruction and assessment of students’ knowledge and skills in health education. This guide is based on Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. Order copies of this document using the form below.
Health Education Resource Centers (HERCs)
The Vermont Department of Education operates a Health Education Resource Center (HERC) that maintains a variety of pre-K-12 health education materials. Currently practicing school and community-based health educators may borrow curricula, books, reference resources, models & kits and audio-visual materials.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Student Analysis Project
The YRBS Student Analysis project, funded by the Department of Education, is an opportunity for students to take a lead in bringing meaning to their own survey data and taking steps to strengthen their school and community based on their findings.
- Project Overview & Application
View information about the project and an application for participation in the project for the 2009-2010 school year.
- Project Newsletter
This edition of the newsletter highlights the successes of five participating schools in the 2008-2009 school year.
Summer 2009 Professional Development Opportunities for Physical and Health Educators
This list of professional development opportunities for physical and health educators has been compiled as a service to the field. By sharing this information the Vermont Department of Education is not endorsing these courses. Information available via linked resources should be independently verified. Readers are encouraged to investigate with each institution and/or Educator Licensing to determine if courses are approved for licensure. Questions about courses that relate to endorsement for health education should be directed to Donna McAllister at (802) 828-1636 or donna.mcallister@state.vt.us.
Linking Health & Learning Bulletin (Updated 6/1/9)
This monthly, electronic resource is intended to keep Vermont educators and youth-serving professionals up-to-date on resources, professional development and grant/funding opportunities, and other issues related to healthy and safe schools. NOTE: The bulletin is not published during the summer months.
Share Your School Success Stories
Share a specific success in your school to help educate and motivate others; provide stories for the Vermont Department of Education to share with its partners, including the Centers for Disease Control; and to potentially gain recognition for accomplishments in your school community. The success story may be related to healthy nutrition environment, physical activity/education, tobacco-free lifestyles, alcohol and other drug use prevention, HIV prevention, safe school initiatives, efforts to better coordinate school health, or another health-related topic. To submit a success story, click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=128793031841.
Vermont 2006 School Health Profile Report
The Vermont Department of Education employs the School Health Profiles, a data collection instrument developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to obtain school-based information about current health policies and health education programs. This instrument, designed for use in secondary schools that contain any grades from six through twelve, asks questions of the school administrators and the school health educators. The department collected data in 2002 and again in 2006. The charts in the report provide a comparison of the 2002 and 2006 data sets and are representative of secondary principals and school health educators in Vermont.
Other Health-related Resources
- Center for Health and Learning
The center works collaboratively with schools, communities and institutions of higher education in preparing professionals to help youth make healthy choices and reduce risk-taking behavior.
- Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
The Center for Disease Control's (CDC) DASH program focuses on preventing the most serious health risk behaviors among children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Vermont Department of Health (VDH)
The VDH works to protect and improve the health of our population through core public health functions.
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