To support California schools in creating safe and caring school environments and delivering effective instruction and services for students’ health and safety.

What’s New

Special Invitation

Teachers, nutrition and health educators, school health providers, and university faculty are encouraged to apply for a special 2011-2012 Material Review Board (MRB) to review nutrition and physical activity resources. In reviewing applications, highest priority will be placed on classroom or after school experience, and/or experience providing professional development for school or after school staff.

Members will serve on the CHKRC MRB from May 30, 2012 through August 31, 2012. During this time each member will evaluate 6 to 15 instructional resources (curricula, audiovisual materials, training guides, etc.) using CHKRC review forms. Members will receive $150 - $300 honorarium for their service.

Please complete the online MRB application no later than May 18, 2012. If you have any questions, contact Jackie Russum toll free at (888) 318-8188.

Highlighted Training

Check out the centers' five new free online trainings on School-Based Health Education. Offered 24 hours a day, everyday, these trainings are a great way to brush up on health topics or to enhance your staff trainings. Completion certificates are e-mailed after passing a five-question quiz. Try a training on Essential Concepts and Analyze Health Influences, or Decision Making and Goal Setting, or any of the many other free trainings.

New Resources

  • The School-Home Connection (2010)
  • This book offers educators and administrators resources and tips on how to improve relationships with parents to increase parental environment.
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  • position or policy of the CDE or CDPH.