Through our WellSpot Designation Program, Well-Ahead Louisiana works with schools to help them meet 

wellness benchmarks. Wellness benchmarks for schools include things like creating a School Wellness Committee, incorporating physical activity energizers in the classroom, and implementing Smart Snacks. 

The Healthy Schools Training Krewe is a group of expert trainers that have joined forces to support healthier schools.  At no cost, the Krewe provides professional development to those working to create healthier schools. The mission of the group is to enhance the knowledge and skills of those working to create healthier schools by providing professional development to schools and school districts. To learn more, click here. Louisiana schools and school districts can request a training by emailing Emily Pineda at Emily.Pineda@la.gov. 

Trainer Highlight

K-Lynn McKey is a Healthy Schools Training Krewe trainer with an expertise in Physical Education and Health Education. She is has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Kinesiology. Recently, she was awarded the Taylor Dodson Young Professional Award from Louisiana Association of Health,  Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 

Success Stories 

• In-Service Days Inspire Louisiana PE Teacher to Up Thier Game
• New PE Standards Spark Support from the Healthy Schools Training Krewe
• Professional Development Network Trains School Staff to Expand Wellness Opportunities 

Click here to request a workshop! 

With support from the Louisiana Department of Education, Well-Ahead coordinates the Louisiana Healthy Schools Collaborative, a network of statewide partners working to support healthy schools. Join the conversation! Email Emily Pineda at Emily.Pineda@la.gov to receive meeting dates and updates. 

 

Date	Location	Agenda	Presentation(s)	Handout(s)
Wednesday,  November 7, 2018	New Orleans	Click here	Collaborative Introduction   Building Your School Health Team   Using the School Health Index to Assess and Inform School Change   Community Engagement	Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model   Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Implementation Guide   School Health Index   Revised Statue 17:17.1 (House Bill No. 400, Act No. 286) Brain Break Resources
Thursday,  February 15, 2018	Baton Rouge	Click here	Collaborative Introduction   State Update: LDOE Child Nutrition Program	Notes and Next Steps

 

The Louisiana Department of Education and Well-Ahead Louisiana have teamed up to support healthier schools with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Team Nutrition Training Grant.

The three-year grant will allow the Louisiana Department of Education and Well-Ahead Louisiana to support healthier school environments that are conducive to healthy eating and physical activity through resources, funding and professional development to schools.

To learn more visit Louisiana Fit Kids. 

A tobacco-free school environment encourages a healthier and more productive learning environment for Louisiana students.  Going tobacco-free reduces initiation of tobacco use among young people and lessens their exposure to secondhand smoke.  

Act 351 of the 2017 Legislative Session requires a review and potential update of all tobacco-free policies in schools throughout our state.  Check out the links below for a sample of a compliant tobacco-free policy, as well as sample language that will help you communicate your revised policy with your school board and school staff.  

• Sample Tobacco-Free Policy 
• Sample Language to Communicate Tobacco Policy Revisions 
  
  

Questions? Email wellahead@la.gov for additional assistance! 

Click the links below to find resources for school specifc WellSpot benchmarks.  

Tobacco-Free Policy
Building a Sustainable School Health Program
Improving the School Nutrition Environment
Increasing Physical Activity and Physical Education Opportunities