Administrator support is one of the most significant factors in the success of the Building Healthy Communities program. Schools’ leaders play a key role in transforming the climate of their buildings and impacting the health of their students. In fact, our research suggests that Administrator support (observing, encouraging, discussing, or participating in physical activity with students) has more of an impact on increasing students’ in-school physical activity than any other factor, including support provided by parents!  When school leaders champion issues related to healthy eating and physical activity, students are more likely to adopt healthy behaviors.

Promoting healthy choices shouldn’t stop with your students – encouraging your staff to emphasize overall wellness personally and in their classrooms will also have benefits for your school community. When teachers make time for physical activity breaks and active recess the result is children who are happier, more receptive learners.

During this year of Building Healthy Communities Implementation, Administrators will:

 Participate, with healthy champion, in a virtual orientation session

• Introduce the BHC program to parents and students. There is a parent letter included in the below resources.
• Identify and support staff to participate in a virtual Healthy School Action Tools workshop, complete the related assessments,
  and develop an action plan
• Support healthy champion, teachers, students, and the assigned BHC school coordinator to complete all program requirements
• Incorporate at-home healthy eating and physical activity tips (provided by Building Healthy Communities) into school messaging platforms
  (e.g. newsletters, social media, etc.)
• Ensure the Healthy Announcements are read daily

Healthy Announcements Calendar

Administor Resources