NACDD Supports to Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is partnering with Child Trends, Mental Health America, State Education Agencies (SEA) and Local Education Agencies (LEA) to advance health equity in schools through supports for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based policies, practices, and programs focused on the emotional well-being of students and staff. Learn more.
Announcements
Engage: Join NACDD’s School Health Community on the Engage Platform! This community serves as a platform for States and LEAs to collaborate with one another by sharing resources, successes, and asking questions to address challenges related to student and school employee well-being. Email Heidi Milby (hmilby@chronicdisease.org) to be invited to the group.
Fall PD Event: Registration for the NACDD Fall PD Event is now open! This three hour workshop will discuss various aspects of comprehensive school employee wellness. See the high-level agenda and register today!
Click hereĀ to read about our successes from the 23-24 school year.
Key Dates and Deadlines
24-25 (Year 3) Project Calendar
- LEA MOU
- January 12, 2024: LEA MOU Due (Cohort 2)
- LEA Assessment
- January 19, 2024: LEA Assessment Due (Cohort 2)
- LEA Action Plan
- March 15, 2024: LEA Action Plan Due Action Plan (Cohort 2)
- 23-24 Professional Development
- November 15, 2023: Fall PD Event
- February 14, 2024: Spring PD Event
- End of Project Survey
- April 30, 2025: End of Project Survey Due (Cohort 2)
- Project End Date
- May 31, 2025: Project End Date (Cohort 2)
Project Documents
Each participating LEA has a unique Google Drive link with meeting agendas/notes, LEA assessment results, LEA action plan, etc. Email Heidi Milby if you need access to the shared folder.
- Project Overview
- Learning Collaborative Roadmap
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Roles of States vs. School Districts
- Year 1 Evaluation Report
- Year 2 Evaluation Report
- 24-25 (Year 3) Project Calendar
- State/LEA Contact Information
- LEA MOU Template
- LEA Start-Up / Final Progress Report
- LEA Assessment Materials
- LEA Action Plan Template
- Cohort 1 Action Plan Summary
- Cohort 2 Action Plan Summary