The Federal Partners in School Health (FPSH) is an alliance of Federal agencies that assists K-12 schools, local education agencies (LEAs or school districts), and state education agencies (SEAs) support the physical and mental health of all students and promote healthy school environments.
The mission of the FPSH is to promote coordination and collaboration across Federal agencies in order to assist these agencies continue their work in supporting the physical and mental health of all students and healthy, physical school environments.
This site is intended to serve as a portal where K-12 schools, local education agencies (LEAs or school districts), state education agencies (SEAs) and other stakeholders may access high quality federal and federally supported information, resources, and research that support individual student health and healthy school environments.
| Title | Topic | Description | Source | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Health Index | Crosscutting | An online self-assessment and planning tool (also available in a downloadable, printable version) that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential. | View | |
| Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) | Crosscutting | The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) can help school districts, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and CDC's Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum. | CDC | View |
| Body Mass Index Measurement in Schools Executive Summary | Child Obesity, Crosscutting | This article describes the purpose of school-based BMI surveillance and screening programs, examines current practices, and reviews research on BMI measurement programs. The article summarizes the recommendations of experts, identifies concerns surrounding programs, and outlines needs for future research. Guidance is provided on specific safeguards that need to be addressed before schools decide to collect BMI information. | CDC | View |