School and Community Nutrition (SCN) - Information for the creation and/or enhancement of School Wellness Policies

Requirements

• Final Rule: Local School Wellness Policy
• USDA Summary of the Final Rule
• DOE Wellness Policy Checklist
• Common Indiana Q & As
• USDA Guidance and Q & As

Toolkits

• Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit
• Healthy Schools Toolkit

Language Ideas & Examples

• School Wellness Policy Example Language
• Sample Wellness Policy: meaning it is compliant with the federal regulations.

Getting Started

• Creative Ways to Advertise and Generate Interest in Your Schools Local Wellness Policy
• Parent Fact Sheet
• Tips for Teachers

Writing, Implementing, & Assessing Wellness Policies

Writing

• Model & Sample Policy Language
• Samples, Stories & Guidance
• Wellness Policy Elements - Looking for resources to help implement some of the wellness policy elements? You’ll find some right here.

Implementing

• Steps for Implementation
• Implementation Fact Sheet

Assessing

• Assessment (Needs Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation) - Refer to these resources to conduct your initial needs assessment for monitoring implementation, and measuring the impact of your local school wellness policy.
• School Health Index

Funding

• Grant Opportunities
• Fuel Up to Play 60
• Action for Healthy Kids

Other Resources

• School Health Services

• Indiana Healthy Weight Initiative (IHWI) Video
• State School Health Policy Matrix