School Nursing and Health ~ Health Services
Child Protection/Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse and Prevention CDE Guidelines (2004) (PDF)
- Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect CDE (2002) (PDF)
- American Humane Association
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families Children's Bureau
- Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Tips for Testimony (PDF)
- Child Abuse and Neglect: an Introductory Manual for Professionals and Paraprofessionals (2006)
Coordinated School Health
- Colorado Connections for Healthy Schools
- Making the Connection Between Health and Learning (PDF)
- School Health Advisory Boards: CDE Guidelines (PDF)
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Components of Coordinated School Health Model
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Health Services
- Nutrition Services
- Counseling Psychological and Social Services
- Healthy School Environment
- Health Promotion for Staff
- Family/Community Involvement
- Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado Schools
- Rocky Mountain Center for Health Promotion
Emergency Care and Crisis Response
- Emergency Guidelines for Schools (PDF)
- Guideline for Education Pandemic Readiness (PDF)
- Workman's Compensation Policies - Refer to your school district policies and consult with your administrator
- Crisis Response
- U.S. Department of Education Crisis Guide for Schools and Communities (PDF)
- Disaster Preparedness Resources
- School Violence, Bullying and Prevention
- Resources for Dealing with Traumatic Events in Schools (PDF)
Homeless Students/Transitional Housing
- Education for Homeless Children and Youth
- McKinney Vento Act
- McKinney Vento Act: Guidance (PDF)
- National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
- National Center for Homeless Education
- U.S. Department of Education: Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Medicaid/Extended School Health Program
Mental Health Issues
- School Mental Health Services
- Positive Behavior Support
- Guide to School Mental Health Services (PDF)
- Center for School Mental Health Analysis and Action
- Center for Mental Health in Schools
- Mental, Emotional, Behavioral Health Conditions (NOTE: The following are just a few of the resources regarding the following conditions)
- Psychotropic Medication Information
- Restraint
- Physical Management of Behavior - Check with District Policy
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Substance Abuse (Alcohol and Chemicals)
- Safe and Drug Free Schools
- Office of Safe & Drug Free Schools
- Creating Safe and Drug Free Schools
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Safe and Drug Free Schools
- Confidentiality Issues (PDF)
- Policy Leadership Cadre for Mental Health in Schools
Student Safety
- National Education Association: School Safety
- Keep Schools Safe
- Denver Public Schools: Risk Management
- Safe Playgrounds
- School Violence, Bullying and Prevention
- Positive Behavior Support
- Bullying: Children's Safety Network
- US Department of Education and US Secret Service Guide
Transportation
- School Transportation
- National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services
- National Association for Pupil Transportation
Youth at Risk
- Colorado Department of Education: Prevention/At Risk
- Teen Pregnancy/Parenting
- HIV/STDs
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Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Youth
- National School Boards Association
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network)
- High Risk Behaviors