Promoting Health and Academic Success promotes understanding of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and the relationship between health and academic success; its role in promoting DEI; and planning, implementation, and evaluation related to WSCC.

Chapter 1. Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child: A Framework for Health and Academic SuccessDavid A. Birch, Hannah P. Catalano, and Donna M. Videto Evolution of School Health Moving From CSH to WSCC WSCC Resources: Enhancing the Presence of the Model and Supporting WSCC in Practice Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 2. History of WSCCDiane DeMuth Allensworth and Hannah P. Catalano First Stage of Health Promotion: Addressing Infectious Diseases Second Stage of Health Promotion: Addressing Individual Behaviors Third Stage of Health Promotion: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Evolution of the WSCC Model Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 3. Overview of the WSCC ModelHannah P. Catalano, David A. Birch, and Donna M. Videto WSCC Model Overview The 10 WSCC Components School Health Index Community as an Overarching WSCC Concept Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 4. Health and Academic SuccessMichele Wallen Health Risk Behaviors Health and Education in Early Childhood Adverse Childhood Experiences Chronic Absenteeism Making a Difference Through the WSCC Approach Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 5. Meeting the Needs of Diverse Students, Families, and CommunitiesAngelia M. Sanders Students With Disproportionately Poor Education Outcomes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Considerations Related to Social Justice-Oriented Schools Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Cultural Humility Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Into Family Engagement Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Community Involvement Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 6. Developing and Maintaining CollaborationsBonni C. Hodges and Donna M. Videto School–Family–Community Collaborations Developing Successful Collaborations Supporting Quality Collaborations Barriers and Challenges to Collaboration Recruiting Partners for Collaborations Implementing and Sustaining Collaborations Summary Learning Aids References Chapter 7. Planning and Evaluating WSCCDonna M. Videto and Bonni C. Hodges Systematic Planning Creating a Comprehensive Profile for Program Planning Actions for Collecting Needs Assessment Profile Data A Word About Data and Their Use Evaluating WSCC Planning for Program Evaluation Summary Learning Aids ReferencesChapter 8. Implementing WSCCDonna M. Videto, Hannah P. Catalano, and David A. Birch Step 1. Establish Leadership With a Designated School Health Coordinator Step 2. Secure Administrative Support and Develop a District-Level School Health Council and School Health Teams Step 3. Identify Available Resources in the School, District, and Community Step 4. After Reviewing the Initial Data, Determine the Outcomes of Greatest Priority Step 5. Create an Action Plan Based on Realistic Goals and Objectives Agreed Upon by Partners Step 6. Establish a Realistic Timeline for Implementing Strategies From the Action Plan Step 7. Implement the Plan and Strategies Step 8. Review and Implement the Evaluation Plan Step 9. Provide Professional Development for Faculty and Staff Step 10. Communicate Steps and Successes Summary Learning Aids References Chapter 9. Considerations for WSCC in Practice A Perspective on the Role of State Education Agencies in Promoting WSCCRosemary Reilly-Chammat The Role of the Federal Government in Education The Role of the States in Education Leadership by State Education Agencies in School Health Frameworks to Support the Work: WSCC and the Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) Future Opportunities References Every School Healthy: An Urban School Case StudySue Baldwin and Assunta R. Ventresca Needs Assessment and District Response Key Stakeholder Engagement Professional Development Implications for School Health References A Synopsis of International Efforts to Improve School Health ProgramsLloyd J. Kolbe The Need for International Efforts to Improve School Health Programs U.S. and International School Health Program Frameworks International Organizations Working to Improve School Health Programs Journals of School Health The Future of National and International Efforts to Improve School Health Programs Summary References Teacher Education: Preparing Educators for WSCC EngagementElisa Beth McNeil References The Importance of Professional DevelopmentLori Paisley WSCC Professional Development Summary References Learning AidsChapter 10. Perspectives on WSCC in Practice The American School Health Association’s Perspective on the WSCC FrameworkKayce D. Solari Williams and Randi J. Alter The Role of the American School Health Association in Advancing the WSCC Framework Working Across Disciplines for Student Success The Role of Associations in Advancing WSCC Into the Future References Society for Public Health Education: Champion for Quality School Health EducationM. Elaine Auld The Early Years Ramping Up Efforts WSCC Takes Center Stage Moving Forward References The Whole Campus Model: A WSCC Framework for Health Promotion on College CampusesBonni C. Hodges, Donna M. Videto, and Alexis Blavos The Whole College Student The Whole Campus Model Summary References The Need for a WSCC-Based School Health Research AgendaMichael J. Mann The Importance of School Health and School Health Research The Promise of the WSCC Model Outstanding Questions Shaping the Future of WSCC-Based School Health Research The Promise of a WSCC-Based Research Agenda for School Health Elements of an Effective Process Imagining the Future of WSCC Summary References WSCC: A Future PerspectiveSean Slade A Model for Our Times Pandemic as a Cure The Rise of WSCC Where We Are Going A Culture of Well-Being Toward a Healthy Future References Learning Aids