1. Campus Improvement Plan Coordinated School Health Language Guide/Checklist Barney Fudge – Texas Education Agency Michelle Smith-Texas Action for Healthy Kids

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3. Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 11.253(d)(10)
(10) if the campus is an elementary, middle, or junior high school, set goals and objectives for the coordinated health program at the campus based on: (A) student fitness assessment data, including any data from research-based assessments such as the school health index assessment and planning tool created by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) student academic performance data; (C) student attendance rates;

4. Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 11.253(d)(10)
(10) if the campus is an elementary, middle, or junior high school, set goals and objectives for the coordinated health program at the campus based on: (D) the percentage of students who are educationally disadvantaged; (E) the use and success of any method to ensure that students participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity as required by Section (l); and (F) any other indicator recommended by the local school health advisory council.

5. There are four programs that have been approved by the TEA.
The law: If the campus is an elementary, middle or junior high school, the campus improvement plan must set goals and objectives for the coordinated health program at the campus
There are four programs that have been approved by the TEA.
Information on these programs can be found at

6. Every elementary school and middle school in Texas is required to implement one of these four programs or develop one of their own based on criteria listed at the following web site

7. Examples:
Our campus is currently implementing the CATCH curriculum to fulfill our requirement regarding coordinated school health.
Our campus has developed and is implementing a coordinated school health program that meets the criteria identified by TEA.   

8. Has your campus planning committee identified goals and objectives for your coordinated school health program?
This language can be as simple as stating the timeline for implementation of coordinated school health and how you will show evidence of implementation.

9. Examples
We plan to implement our coordinated school health program through ______________________ (could be advisory/science/PE or other specified class). Teachers will include evidence of lessons taught in lesson plans.
Our goal is to have a coordinated school health program fully implemented in grades 6-8 by fall of 2013.

10. The objective of our coordinated school health program is to improve the campus nutrition environment, ensure our students are physically active, and encourage our parents and staff to be positive role models. We will accomplish this by: [state planned activities and actions].

11. The law: Goals and objectives for coordinated school health programs shall be based on: (A) student fitness assessment data, including any data from research-based assessments such as the school health index assessment and planning tool created by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) student academic performance data; (C) student attendance rates; (D) the percentage of students who are educationally disadvantaged;

12. Student Data
Does your campus planning committee currently review student demographic and fitness data?
Reviewing student data will allow the campus planning to make informed recommendations for campus goals and objectives.

13. Example:
Based on our campus data, we will develop a program to improve nutrition and physical activity on campus. This will include articles in the campus newsletter, health and physical activity posters, a campus-wide fitness event, and implementation of a no-food fundraiser policy. These actions are part of our coordinated school health program plan.

14. Student Participation in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity
Example
To address disciplinary/behavior issues, the campus planning committee will introduce more opportunities for physical activity during the school day.
Possible options
Classroom teachers will provide activity breaks at least two times per week for at least five minutes during advisory period. These breaks will consist of....
Students with good behavior will be allowed to participate in open gym before school and/or during lunch.
Results will be monitored based on subsequent years’ behavior and attendance rates

15. Example
Physical education teachers will ensure at least 30 minutes of each PE class is devoted to physical activity. Results of the this will be evidenced in Fitnessgram data reported in subsequent years.

16. Other Indicators
Your district School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) may make additional recommendations of information that should be reviewed by the campus planning committee. If you are not aware of any recommendations, consult with your district administration or SHAC chair.
Example
The SHAC suggests that the campus planning committee review information from the CDC on obesity rates in Texas schools or national guidelines for physical activity from the National Association of Sport and Physical Education.

17. Questions?
Barney Fudge – Texas Education Agency
Michelle Smith-Texas Action for Healthy Kids