State and District Implementation of the National Health Education Standards
SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective health education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Health Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.
State and district administrators are encouraged to learn more about the new National Health Education Standards and how they can be used as the foundation for health education instruction that makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student. In the months ahead, SHAPE America will be providing additional resources, including a State Adoption Toolkit.
Now Available!
Standards Adoption Toolkit
Each state follows its own unique process for reviewing and adopting health and physical education standards — and this free toolkit serves as a guide throughout that adoption and implementation journey.
- Explore how state boards of education typically lead the process, including common steps for state adoption;
- See how key stakeholders — including HPE teachers, higher education faculty and parents — can get involved;
- Find a sample progression for successful district implementation of new state standards.
Start With This Popular Educator Kit
Are you ready to dive into SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards? This Educator Kit includes the National Health Education Standards, Rationale and Performance Indicators … and much more!
Learn what has changed in the new standards and get additional resources you can share with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community!
Download Educator Kit
More Standards-Based Resources
SHAPE America has developed several resources to help teachers and schools implement the new National Health Education Standards, such as:
- Student-Friendly HE Standards Posters
- National HE Standards Bulletin Board Printables
- National HE Standards Crosswalks
- Digital Pocket Planner
Exclusive Professional Development
Based on the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards
- Customizable Professional Development Workshops
- Free Standards 101 Webinar and Four-Part Webinar Series
- Half-Day and Full-Day Interactive Workshops
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Be a Catalyst for Change in YOUR State: Educators Play a Vital Role in Implementing New National Standards
There are a number of things that excite me about the revised National Health Education Standards, but one that comes to mind is the updated language. It encompasses some of the concerns and issues to consider when teaching health education. I believe the new standards include a holistic approach looking at factors and influences on health, as well as calling attention to understanding the relationships and interrelationships this may have on the outcome of health and wellness.
Kaulana Molina, M. Ed.
Member, National Health Education Standards Task Force
Health Education Practitioner (Hawai’i)
The AFT applauds SHAPE America for understanding that educators today need a culture of collaboration, proper teaching and learning conditions, and real voice and agency. Inclusive task forces worked deliberately and thoughtfully to develop the updated National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards through admirably open and iterative engagement. As a result, the new standards reflect educators’ commitment to real solutions for children’s well-being.
Randi Weingarten
President, American Federation of Teachers
