Public Health: Online Program in Chronic Disease: School

From the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.

Action for Healthy Kids addresses childhood undernourishment, obesity and prevention by working with schools to help kids learn to eat right and be active every day.

Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.

AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families, part of The AIDS Institute, is a national non-profit organization established to give voice to the needs of women, children, youth, and families living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

AASA advocates for the highest quality public education for all students, and develops and supports school system leaders.

The mission of ASHA is to build the capacity of its members to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and advocate for effective school health strategies that contribute to optimal health and academic outcomes for all children and youth.

AMCHP is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs.

The Center for Health and Health care in Schools supports the good health of children and adolescents by working with parents, teachers, health professionals and school administrators to strengthen successful health programs at school.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing about a clearer understanding of the issues surrounding food allergies and providing helpful resources. Site for School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies.

GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.

Gay-Straight Alliance Network empowers youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools through Gay-Straight Alliance clubs.

Healthy Teen Network is devoted to making a difference in the lives of teens and young families.

NASBHC advocates for national policies, programs, and funding to expand and strengthen school-based health centers.

NASPE is the non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for best practices in quality physical education and sport.

NACCHO’s vision is health, equity, and security for all people in their communities through public health policies and services.

NASN advances the specialty practice of school nursing to improve the health and academic success of all students.

NASBE exists to serve and strengthen State Boards of Education in their pursuit of high levels of academic achievement for all students.

NCSD works toward the development of systemic change and promotion of national awareness in the policies that govern STDs.

NSBA is a not-for-profit organization representing state associations of school boards and their member districts across the United States.

From the CDC. Curricula, policies, programs, training tools.

From the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

From the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Recommendations and Reports 54(RR10);1-12, October 7, 2005.

From the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Recommendations and Reports / Vol. 60, No. 5 September 16, 2011.