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An integrated school, parent, and community approach for enhancing the health and well-being of students. School health advisory councils, coalitions, and broadly based constituencies for school health can build support for school health program efforts. Schools actively solicit parent involvement and engage community resources and services to respond more effectively to the health-related needs of students.

Parent & Community Involvement in the
Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education

At the beginning of every phase of every Michigan Model K-6 teacher's manual is a section titled “How This Phase Involves Families and Communities.” Listed in this section are all of the “Family Resource Sheets” and opportunities for family and community volunteers to work within the classroom. 

Family Resource Sheets

Also known as “Good for You!” pages, the Family Resource Sheets are copy masters included within the lessons of a teacher's manual. (also included in the student workbook). Each “Good for You!” is designed to be sent home to parents to keep them informed about what their young people are learning in health class. These resource sheets provide information about the subject or subjects currently being discussed and suggest activities that families can do at home to support classroom work.

Volunteers

Whether it is assisting with small group activities or presenting as a community resource person, there are many places throughout the school year where Michigan Model lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to reach out the community members and bring them into the classroom. 

Healthy Newsletters for Parents

A Michigan developed newsletter that delivers high-quality and accessible information on health and family issues. Three different editions of these full-color newsletters are published twice a year. Each edition is designed for families of children in specific age ranges.  Published by Dr. Alice McCarthy of Bridge Communications.

This page last updated on: 01/28/03