Welcome to the Zone Health Distance Training website! We are excited to help you create a healthy school environment for your students and staff. Use the steps and resources outlined below to get started in the program.
If you have any questions about the training module or resources, please contact Julie Knaack at 919-969-7022, ext. 216 or Julie@ncpreventionpartners.org.
Build Your Wellness Team
Pull together a group of individuals who are passionate about improving school wellness. This is an important first step of a successful school program. Key members include teachers, administrators, child nutrition staff, the school nurse, PTA reps and parents.
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Get Trained
View the self-guided, 1-hour training video individually or as a team. We recommend that all wellness team members watch the video as it will assist your team in understanding how to implement the program and improve wellness at your school.
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Zone Health Manual
Online Training Sample Agenda
Assess your school campus
Take the Zone Health Assessment to see how your school measures up in 6 areas of school wellness. The assessment collects information about your current wellness policies and practices and provides a grade based on your answers. It may be helpful to have several team members assist in collecting the detailed information for the assessment.
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Put Your Plan Together
Schedule a time for your Wellness Team to meet and discuss results from the Assessment Grid. Use the grades in each area of the Assessment Grid to determine 2 or 3 priority areas for action. Establish short and long term goals to improve wellness in your school. Brainstorm a list of key partners that will support you in accomplishing your goals.
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Identify Resources and Keep it Going!
Set up ongoing meetings with your Wellness Team to review your action plan and implement your healthier school goals. Search the Zone Health Resource page to assist you in initiating changes at your school. Evaluate and communicate your success to key stakeholders at your school.
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