Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
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What is the WSCC model?
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model, is CDC’s framework for addressing health in schools. The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school, the connections between health and academic achievement and the importance of evidence-based school policies and practices. The WSCC model has 10 components:
- Physical education and physical activity.
- Nutrition environment and services.
- Health education.
- Social and emotional school climate.
- Physical environment.
- Health services.
- Counseling, psychological and social services.
- Employee wellness.
- Community involvement.
- Family engagement.
Integrating Across the WSCC Framework
Infographics:
Integrating School Health Services Across the WSCC Framework CDC Resource
Integrating Nutrition Across the WSCC Framework CDC Resource
Integrating Out of School Time Across the WSCC Framework CDC Resource
Integrating Physical Education and Physical Activity Across the WSCC Framework CDC Resource
Posters:
WSCC Materials and Resources
WSCC Action Planning Template
WSCC Measures Assessment Tool