| What is Tennessee Coordinated School Health?
The Office of School Health Programs was established by the Tennessee
Department of Education in February, 2001. The primary mission of the office
is to promote child and adolescent school health programs that improve
health outcomes, and support the connection between good health practices,
academic achievement, and lifelong wellness. The Office works in partnership
with the Tennessee Department of Health in building cooperation and
collaboration for implementation of school and community health programs at
the state and local level.
A Coordinated School Health Partnership (CSHP) is an effective system
designed to connect health (physical, emotional and social) with education.
This coordinated approach improves childrens health and their capacity to
learn through the support of families, communities and the schools working
together.
The involvement of parents, families and community is the glue that binds
the partnership. Full involvement of these entities as partners in the
educational (cognitive and intellectual) process brings valuable input to
the partnership, increases the commitment of all partners and ensures
positive educational and health outcomes.
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