Resources generated from DC PCSB, OSSE, DC Health, and nonprofit organizations to support schools with their health, wellness, and sexual education programs.
Follow the steps below to apply for a Nurse's Suite for your school
1. Written request to DC Health from school by email to shs.program@dc.gov
2. DC Health sends Health Suite Checklist to school
3. School completes checklist and returns to DC Health
4. DC Health conducts initial site visit (virtually)
5. School makes any needed changes to health suite based on initial site visit
6. DC Health conducts follow up virtual visit, if needed, and provide conditional approval letter
7. DC Health and CSS conduct final site visit (in person)
8. DC Health sends formal health suite approval letter to school
9. Once approved, CSS completes onsite student health record review
10. Health suite staffing is determined, based on student health needs from health record review
11. DC Health/ CSS meet with school leadership
12. New health suite is added to school schedule
A comprehensive list of DC Pediatric Immunization Locations.
Step-by-step instructions that detail the process for medication training.
Here is the link to the updated AOM training document.
The Healthy Schools Act of 2010, DC Official Code § 38-821.01 et seq., is a comprehensive piece of legislation that ensures District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), public charter schools, and participating private schools are a healthy place for all students.
The guide includes a summary and in-depth information about various health education curricula. Each curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed to ensure it aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) and Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) which are based on the National Health Education Standards, OSSE Health Education and Physical Education standards and National standards of Physical Education.
The Bowser Administration released new plans to expand school health and behavioral health services in Washington, DC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health has established an evidence-based approach to school-based HIV and STD prevention, which includes quality sexual health education, connecting students to sexual health services, and establishing safe and supportive school environments.
Resources for young people in the District of Columbia because the decisions you make now could affect the rest of your life.