School Wellness and Prevention
Healthy students are better learners. Eaton RESA is committed to helping school districts in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties create healthy, supportive learning environments through the implementation of the Whole Child Model.
Our mission is to provide quality services that promote health, strengthen protective factors and reduce risks for students.
Eaton RESA's School Health and Wellness team supports schools and communities throughout the mid-Michigan capital region.
Programs and Contacts
For questions about specific programs and services, please contact the appropriate staff member:
- Stepping Up Together: Charles Weber
- Sex Education: Christina Holmes
- Peer Assistance for Leadership and Services (PALs): Alyson McClintock
- McKinney-Vento: Richada Brown
- Eaton County Substance Awareness Advisory Group (ECSAG): Luca Hicks
- Clinton County Substance Awareness and Prevention (CSAP) Coalition: Adyson Chamberlain
- Ingham County Substance Awareness and Prevention (ISAP): Harper Walls
Regional Whole Child Meetings and School Health Consultation
Districts interested in participating in Regional Tri-County Whole Child Meetings or seeking school health consultation can contact Christina Holmes, Regional School Health Coordinator.
Resources
Statewide Programs Supporting Whole Child and School Health Initiatives
Medicaid Outreach
HIV Prevention and Sex Education
Needs Assessment Resources
The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) is an anonymous student survey of health behaviors given to 7th, 9th, and 11th graders in Michigan. Districts can use this optional survey to help plan prevention and health education activities.
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is an optional national survey for middle or high school students on health behaviors. Districts can use the statewide data available to plan prevention and health education activities.
The Healthy School Action Tool (HSAT) is a Michigan based self-assessment tool that helps districts measure the health of the school environments and plan and measure the implementation of improvements to build healthier school buildings.
The Health Education Curriculum Assessment Tool (HECAT) is a self-assessment tool available from the CDC that assists districts in selecting and reviewing health education curriculum.
