There is more to health education than just curriculum materials. Are there CDC resources to help analyze other aspects of health education?
The HECAT was developed in response to requests from state education agencies and local school districts for a tool that would help them select or develop appropriate health education curriculum materials. The HECAT is limited to this specific purpose. CDC recognizes that high-quality health education also includes: • A documented, planned, and sequential program of health instruction for students from kindergarten through grade 12. • Adequate time devoted for health instruction. • Appropriately certified health education teachers and professional development to improve delivery of health education. • Health education classroom management. • Administrative, parent, and community support for school health education. The School Health Index (SHI) is a school-level self-assessment and planning guide that addresses many of these aspects and will enable you to • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your schools policies and programs for promoting health and safety, including school heal
