West Virginia Office of Healthy Schools

Health and Wellness

Our mission is to provide leadership, training and support for schools and their communities designed to improve collaboration and ensure the health and educational achievement of children in a safe, nurturing and disciplined environment.

Health and Wellness Information

Opioids: A Crisis in Evolution by Dr. Rahul Gupta, WV State Health Officer and Commission for the Bureau for Public Health.

2017 KidStrong Conference on June 21-23 at the

Charleston Civic Center, WV

Conference Registration - CLICK HERE
KidStrong Conference Agenda - CLICK HERE

(OPEN SESSIONS and Invitation Only Pathways)
Conference Guidebook App- CLICK HERE
Conference Evaluation Directions- Click Here

2016 KidStrong- Concord University Graduate Credit Assignment

2016 KidStrong Graduate Assignment - CLICK HERE
2016 KidStrong Graduate Assignment Part B Project/Implementation Plan Reflection (due May 7, 2017) - CLICK HERE NEW !

2015-16 School Nurse Needs Assessment

The School Nurse Needs Assessment is an executive summary of the current student health service needs in WV public schools. It is an aggregated report of statewide data. The report is required by W.Va. Code 18-5-22 f from each county school nurse and normally completed every two years to allow revision to the Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedure Manual for WV Public Schools as stated in Policy 2422.7- Standards for Health Care Procedures. This report should be utilized in planning for staffing and service delivery to provide WV children with proper health services to function at an optimal level and ensure educational achievement.

2015-16 WV Public School Nurse Needs BRIEF with MAP

(PDF)

2015-16 WV Public School Nurse Needs ASSESSMENT

(PDF)

W.Va. Code 18-5-22

TOOLS FOR IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIREMENT

School Immunization Resources

WVDHHR School Requirements

WVDE -Immunization Entry Records and Step-by-Step Notification

WVDE Immunization Talking Points

WVDE School Readiness Tool Kit with promotional materials

PowerPoint from October 26, 2016

Webinar from October 26, 2016 on MU websites

WVBE-Policy 2423 with HealthCheck in Section 5.1

TOOLS FOR HEALTHCHECK REQUIREMENTS

WVDE School Readiness Tool Kit (PDF) NEW !

WVDE School Readiness Tool Kit (WORD) NEW !

Promotional Material NEW !

Grade 2 Postcard

Grade 2 Poster

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Banner

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Postcard

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Poster/Flyer

HealthCheck Tools for Schools (PDF)

WV HealthCheck Periodicity Schedule

WV HealthCheck Health History/Health Screening Forms

WV HealthCheck Parent Preventive Care Tips for all ages

DRAFT WVDE School Readiness Tool Kit with promotional materials

Regional HealthCheck Map 2016

PowerPoint from October 26, 2016

Webinar from October 26, 2016 on MU website

WVBE-Policy 2423 with HealthCheck in Section 5.2

TOOLS FOR DENTAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Dental Exam Tool Kit (PDF) NEW !

Dental Exam Tool Kit (WORD) NEW !

Promotional Material NEW !

Dental Exam Informational Flyer

Grade 2 Postcard

Grade 2 Poster

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Banner

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Postcard

Grade 7 and 12 Wellness Check Point Poster/Flyer

Oral Health Technical Assistance Request Log

PowerPoint from October 26, 2016

Webinar from October 26, 2016 on MU website

WVBE-Policy 2423 with dental exam in Section 5.3

DIABETES TOOL KIT

Diabetes Tool Kit -The diabetes tool kit is filled with sample newsletters, Hemoglobin A1C chart and many other materials for Type 1 diabetic students.

JDRF Bags of Hope -The Bag of Hope is a complimentary over-the-shoulder satchel filled with a variety of educational and reference materials. For children under the age of 12, the Bag of Hope also includes Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes ™, a plush bear designed to help children learn about insulin injections.

W.Va. Code 18-2K-1-

Diabetes Care Plan Act

FLOODING/DIASTER RESOURCES

Helping Children Cope with Diasters (PDF)

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster (PDF) -one-page handout

Brief Information on Childhood Traumatic Grief FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL (PDF)

Quick Brief on Recovery After a Flood for Teachers and Parents (PDF)

Compendium of Resources for Immediate Disaster Behavioral Health Response (PDF)

TRAINING: FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training - this is the help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves.

Contact Dianna Bailey-Miller at baileymiller@marshall.edu or (304) 695-1155 to schedule a MHFA training for your school or county.

SERVICES: If your school or county is interested in finding school-based mental health services, please contact Jackie Payne, WV Project AWARE Coordinator at Marshall University- WV Autism Training Center at payne225@marshall.edu or (304) 696-2332.

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS

Responding to and Preventing School Violence and Suicide

Helping Kids During Crisis

Helping Children Cope

Talking to Children about the Shooting

Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting

Discipline Management

System WVEIS

Policy 4373 Electronic Manual (Included in this manual are links to implementation tools)

WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Crisis Prevention and Response Plan Template

Addressing Mental Health in School Crisis Prevention & Response

Safe and Supportive Schools (S3) Intervention Plan

Safe and Supportive Schools(S3) Teams Slide Show

WV Safe and Supportive Schools GATE Training Information

Link to Bullying Prevention Resources

Health Education Assessment (HEAP) Administrative Instructions

Upcoming Events

2016/17 School Year

Medicaid Trainings for School Nurses

Contact Terry Riley at tjriley@k12.wv.us or call 304-558-2696 to schedule a training in your county or RESA.

August 8, 2016 at 9am in Spring Valley High School in Huntington (RESA 2 area)

Monthly School Health Webinars with WVDE and Marshall University

Contact Rebecca King at rjking@k12.wv.us or call 304-558-2696.

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Past Events

2016 KidStrong Conference on June 21-23 at the

Charleston Civic Center, WV

Conference Evaluation- CLICK HERE to complete the confernece evaluation. If you need assistance with completing the online forms, please ocntact Stephanie Montgomery at smontgom@marshall.edu or (304) 634-1008. If you have questions abount Continuing Educaiton Credits, please contact Amy Leedy at leedya@marshall.edu or (304) 691-1192.

Conference Agenda (OPEN SESSION) - CLICK HERE
Invitation Only Pathway Conference Agenda - CLICK HERE
Conference Program - CLICK HERE

2016 KidStrong Concord University Graduate Credit

Concord University Graduate Credit Course Registration Form - CLICK HERE Please complete in advance and bring to the Concord University Registration Table at the 2016 KidStrong Conference. You must attend two full days of the KidStrong conference and complete required assignment. The cost for 3 hours of non-degree graduate credit is $99.00, payable in the form of a check or credit card.Concord
2016 KidStrong Graduate Assignment - CLICK HERE
2016 KidStrong Graduate Assignment Part A Implementation Plan - CLICK HERE
2016 KidStrong Graduate Assignment Part B Project/Implementation Plan Reflection (due May 7, 2017) -CLICK HERE NEW!