Back-to-School Toolkit: Support Schools, Empower Students

Back-to-school

Start the school year off strong! Schools can provide a safe and supportive environment, which helps students feel connected and is critical to helping them mentally, physically, and academically. Learn more about what works: https://bit.ly/4faRaKL #BackToSchool

Tips for the school year

As students are returning to school, check out these flyers for tips to prepare kids and teens for a positive start to the school year!

• Tips for parents: https://bit.ly/3Mo1AcA
• Tips for teens: https://bit.ly/3XoejkT

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Mental health

Building connections with young people can help protect their mental health. A sense of belonging can make a big difference. Learn more about youth mental health and the power of connectedness.
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School connectedness

Helping students feel connected to school is a powerful tool for supporting their health and well-being. Learn about other benefits of school connectedness this #BackToSchool season. https://bit.ly/3zW9FlJ

Family connectedness

Families: Having regular conversations with teens about their health concerns, including mental health, can help reduce their risk behaviors and experiences. https://bit.ly/3zJxdKG #BackToSchool

Family involvement

Be a champion for your child and make a plan to get involved this school year! 🏅🏆 Explore ideas that fit your schedule and unique talents: https://bit.ly/3W79b3F #BackToSchool

What Works in Schools

CDC’s #WhatWorksInSchools program is a school-based approach to protecting adolescent health. It combines 3 proven strategies:

1. Quality health education
2. Referrals to health services
3. Safe and supportive school environments

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School meals

As families and students prepare for #BackToSchool, schools can encourage participation in school breakfast programs:

🏫 share the benefits of breakfast programs at open house night

⏰ incorporate breakfast models that fit within existing school schedules

💬 get input from students and parents about the food they would like offered

More ideas: https://bit.ly/3WbUBrR

Local wellness policies

#BackToSchool season is a great time to review local school wellness policies to ensure they support the needs of students, staff, and families. 🧐🔍 Get started with CDC’s Wellness Policy in Action Tool: https://bit.ly/3W4PJ7T

Sleep and healthy habits

A good night’s sleep is linked to better mental health and learning for students. 🛌 As #summer break comes to an end, learn how parents can help their children settle back into a healthy sleep routine: https://bit.ly/3y2yImI #BackToSchool

Physical activity

🍎 Teachers: As you prepare to head #BackToSchool, discover ideas and tips for creating a classroom supportive of physical activity (e.g., using movement as a reward for appropriate classroom behavior.): https://bit.ly/3zMnG5y

Classroom management

Teachers and other school staff can strengthen school connectedness by incorporating positive behavior management strategies in the classroom. Learn about classroom management approaches that work: https://bit.ly/3LuAErg #BackToSchool

School nurses

School nurses are working hard this #BackToSchool season to promote a healthy and safe environment while caring for the entire school population—students and staff. Learn more about their role: https://bit.ly/46SCHiC

School preparedness

The new school year is here! Helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases is one of the many important roles schools play in ensuring #SchoolPreparedness. Learn about how schools can create a healthy and prepared school environment: https://bit.ly/3OWdM5d