For Schools
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The Division of Adolescent and School Health understands that schools and the people who work in them have the ability to shape the lives of young people not only during their adolescence, but long into adulthood.
In addition to academic learning, schools provide environments that can create a sense of safety and connection for all students and are an important source of services for students that need mental health support.
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Classroom Management
Learn classroom management approaches to strengthen school connectedness.
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Health & Academics
Learn how health can affect student learning.
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Health Education
Learn about the importance of school health education.
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Safe & Supportive Environments
Find ways to create safe and supportive environments in schools.
Youth Advisory Councils
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Learn how YACs can help students shape their community and school environments.
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An empowering campaign that can be implemented in high schools to encourage young people to get tested for HIV and STDs.