The new School Breakfast resource is available! In conjunction with the Office of Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships, and Outreach (OSIPO), Child Nutrition Division has redesigned the School Breakfast Toolkit as an on-line resource to help school districts serve more students in School Breakfast programs.
"Expanding Your Breakfast Program" provides a step-by-step guide to create a breakfast-focused team, explore alternative service methods, design and implement an action plan, and market the program effectively to improve participation and impact student health and academic potential. The resource includes downloadable letters to principals, teachers, and parents, a PowerPoint presentation, and other materials to build community support and encourage more students to eat School Breakfast.
Visit the new resource at the CND website:
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/expansion/default.htm
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) leads efforts to promote coordinated school health in Texas. Coordinated School Health (CSH) is designed to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes in elementary, middle, and junior high school students. Each program must provide for coordinating health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition services; and parental involvement. With more than 35 percent of Texas children considered overweight or obese, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is proud to highlight the programs that, like the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy, empower schools to empower children. Together, we can promote a healthier environment in Texas schools and help ensure a healthier future for Texas children.
Visit TEA's page "Resources for Coordinated School Health Programs" to learn more about how your school can get the most from CSH.
www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/hpe/coordinated_school_health.html
TEA also has School Health Specialists in every region to help. Click the link below to identify the School Health Specialist in your region.
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/netlist.shtm
