A Guide for Protecting the Assets of Our Nation's Schools
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STORIES FROM THE FIELD
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Perseverance in School Employee Wellness Programs Pays Off
Sherry Franks, Coordinated School Health Program coordinator for Washington County Schools in Tennessee, got off to a disappointing start with an employee wellness program. She conducted a survey to determine interest in wellness activities for employees, and had very little response. Read more
Organizing a School Employee Wellness Program in a Large District
For a district the size of the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, with its 192 schools and 18,000 employees, designating a liaison to the district health team from each school building was not feasible. So, instead, an alternative system-wide approach was developed that included a school-based wellness director (SWD) for each school—a volunteer who obtained principal approval to fulfill the role. Read more
Launching the School Employee Wellness Program with a Health Fair
Kelly Meadows, the school health coordinator at West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, scheduled a health fair as part of a staff development day at the beginning of the school year. The health fair was developed in partnership with a local hospital who agreed to provide health screenings for school staff. Read more
The WCSD Good Health Incentive Program
The Washoe County School District’s (WCSD) Good Health Incentive Program provides financial incentives for employees to participate in health risk-reducing activities while generating resources to support the district’s health promotion efforts. Read more
If you have a story to share about your School Employee Wellness program, please send an e-mail to info@schoolempwell.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I obtain a print copy of the SEW Guide?
We are not able to print and distribute copies of the Guide because of the very large number of schools and school districtsin the nation. However, you can download the Guide and print as manycopies as you need.
May I copy the information in the SEW Guide and/or provided on the web site?
You may copy and distribute any portion of the Guide andmaterials available on this web site. It is necessary to credit theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention and the Directors of HealthPromotion and Education. The suggested citation is: Directors of HeatlhPromotion and Education (2007).School Employee Wellness: A Guide for Protecting the Assets of Our Nation's Schools. Available online at:www.schoolempwell.org. If you make any changes tothe Guide or materials, please state: “Adapted from the SchoolEmployee Wellness Guide" and use the citation above.
Is it necessary to follow all nine steps described in the Guide to establish a school employee wellness program?
When you use a recipe that has been tested by successfulcooks, skipping steps increases the risk of failure. The Guide wasdeveloped with input from individuals who had successfully developedand sustained comprehensive school employee wellness programs. Theseexperienced and successful program developers thought that all of thesteps were important.
Where can I provide feedback on the SEW Guide and/or web site?
We value input and will incorporate user feedback inrevisions, future materials and services. To send us your suggestions,please go to the Feedback page on this web site.
Is training available on how to implement a school employee wellness program?
We plan to provide training in the future. You can helpus by sharing your preferred delivery (online training,teleconferencing, in-person, etc.) and/or specific topics for trainings. Please submit your suggestions by going to the Feedback pageon this web site.