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Tips for Gaining National Recognition for Your PETE/HETE Program

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Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map. Choosing the Right SPA.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

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However, the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) reports that the 3,900 SBHCs nationwide serve only a tiny portion of the more than 25,000 Title I schools, indicating a significant gap in healthcare access. A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

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He is currently the coordinator of Physical Education and Health Education for Manassas City Public School in Manassas, VA. He has presented at state and national conferences on unified physical activity and technology in health and physical education.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

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Wisconsin State Education Convention attendees have come to look for both the WHPE booth and breakout sessions — and now understand that health and physical education is much more than “busy, active, happy”: there is curriculum structured around standards and assessments and delivered via best practices, which are student centered.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

Coordination of Care: We work closely with parents to ensure that the school has up-to-date health forms, prescriptions, and necessary equipment to manage the student’s health condition. Our role as school nurses is instrumental in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students with chronic health conditions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School-Based Health Care Centers Do Not Negate the Need for School Nurses

Relentless School Nurse

By integrating primary care, mental health services, preventive care, and health education under one roof, SBHCs have the potential to enhance the overall well-being of students and create a holistic approach to healthcare. The presence of SBHCs can also bring about positive changes in the healthcare landscape within schools.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

Over the years our role has expanded to include emergency response planning, such as Cardiac Rapid Response team training for sudden cardiac death, epinephrine delegation for anaphylaxis, diabetes education, glucagon delegation, opioid antagonist supplies as well as education and management of asthma, concussion, and seizures.

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