Coordinated School Health Program

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The Coordinated School Health Program at the Washington State Department of Health is working toward healthy schools and healthy, successful students by coordinating effective policies and programs, and encouraging the collaboration of schools, communities and families. This program is in partnership with the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is supported by funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A coordinated school health program brings together school administrators, teachers, other staff, students, families, and community members to assess health needs, set priorities and plan, implement, and evaluate school health program activities. There are eight components of a coordinated school health program:

For more information about the Coordinated School Health Program in Washington, please visit the official website. You can also contact Adam Fletcher at the Department of Health or Greg Williamson at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Learn more about other school health programs at the Washington State Department of Health.