NC Healthy Schools Data
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NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
In the spring of every odd numbered year, NC Healthy Schools implements a statewide Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The NC YRBS helps assess behaviors in youth that impact their health now and in the future. Topics include violence, personal safety, physical activity, nutrition , mental health, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, protective factors and sexual behavior questions.
Detailed information about the YRBS is available from the CDC's YRBS site.
NC School Health Profiles
In every even numbered year, the statewide School Health Profiles Survey is conducted. The Profiles survey has two parts. The Principal survey assesses policies related to health education and school climate, and the Lead Health Education Teacher survey looks at health programs and implementation as well as student skills development. Email Les.Spell@dpi.nc.gov for access to available data and reports from the NC School Health Profiles.
Healthy Active Children
The Healthy Active Children Policy (State Board of Education Policy SHLT-000) contains several requirements and recommendations involving the following eight sections:
Section 1: Local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Section 2: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model
Section 3: Local Wellness Policy
Section 4: Physical Education and Healthful Living
Section 5: Physical Activity and Recess
Section 6: Policy Monitoring
Section 7: Data Collection - Youth Risk Behavior Survey