Michigan Model for Health
Overview
Michigan Model (School Health Education) is one of the 8 components of Coordinated School Health
Curriculum materials, resources, professional development, and consultation services are provided by the Michigan Coordinated School Health Association (MI-CSHA).
Michigan Model for Health is a comprehensive K-12 Health Education Curriculum. It is our region's adopted health curriculum.
Michigan Model for Health covers:
Social-Emotional Health/Character;
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug prevention;
Safety (including personal safety and inappropriate touch);
Nutrition and Physical Activity;
and, Personal Health and Wellness.
Additionally, there are:
HIV/AIDs lessons for 4th & 5th grades;
HIV/AIDS and STI prevention curriculum for 7-8 grades (Abstinence-only or Abstinence-Based);
HIV/AIDS, STI, and Relationships for 9-12 curriculum (Abstinence-only or Abstinence-Based);
9-12 Service Learning;
and, an Alternative High School Character Ed curriculum.
Michigan Model for Health is an evidence-based curriculum.
The goals of the Michigan Coordinated School Health Association (MI-CSHA) include:
Education
Healthy lifestyles and the reduction of health risks of children and families
Increased support for school health education and programs
Coordination and cooperation between schools and local, state, and national health organizations.
Coordinated School Health Programs (CSHP) as an integral part of school improvement, reform, and restructuring.
Leadership
Professional development opportunities for educators.
Community awareness in critical health issues.
Advocacy
For schools and communities for coordinated school health.
For policies, funding, and assessment of school health programs.