Wellness Assessments

To supplement your policy-level assessments, each school/district can gather practice-level information identified through a school health assessment. School health assessment tools will engage the school community in discussions around promoting good health within the school/district. These tools help to identify strengths and weakness of health policies and programs and provide the opportunity to create an action plan based around those findings to improve school health. 

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program provides a robust virtual platform and direct services for schools. Create a profile for your school to complete the Healthy Schools Assessment. 

Another great resource is the Action for Healthy Kids’ (AFHK) School Health Index. Similar to the Healthy Schools Assessment, this wellness assessment will help you examine your school environment including health education, nutrition, physical activity, competitive foods and beverages, family and community involvement, staff wellness, healthy and safe school environments, and health services.