Safe & Healthy Schools

Promoting school safety and a well-rounded education for all students 

ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert support and guidance in meeting Title IV, Part A state and federal requirements, including student access to a well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and improving the use of technology to increase academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

 

On this page you will find informative updates and high quality training to support counselors, public school health care providers, health educators, physical educators, school nurses and other school staff members designated to ensure the health and wellness of Region 12 children. 

 

Learning and health are interrelated, and schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of our young people.

 

Benefits include:

  • Training on mental health needs of students and staff. Participants may include teachers, school administrators, parents, families, nurses, counselors, school resources officers, and other school staff
  • Training on school safety, and school conditions for student learning is provided in order to create a safe and healthy school environment
  • Guidance in the creation of EOPS
  • School Safety Audit completion
  • Instruct and train in Threat Assessment coordination

 

Title IV, Part A quick start resources:

Health &
Wellness

 

Suzanna Avalos, DHA, MSN, BSN, RN 

(254) 297-1258

suzanna.avalos@esc12.net

 

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Counseling &
Mental Health

 

Jeni Janek, M.Ed., LPC

(254) 297-1124

jjanek@esc12.net

 

Jennifer Serrato, M.Ed.

(254) 297-1172

jennifer.serrato@esc12.net

School
Safety

 

Heather Wheeler, M.Ed.

(254) 297-1166

hwheeler@esc12.net 

Mental &
Behavioral Health

 

David Baker, LPC, LPC-S

(254) 229-0490

david.baker@hotrmhmr.org

  • State law requires every Texas school district to adopt an attendance accounting system that includes procedures to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of student attendance data.  The Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) contains the official attendance accounting requirements that all public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in Texas must meet.  

     

Coordinated School Health commonly consists of 8 components that encompass all aspects of the school environment.  The components interact to function as a unified system.  These components incorporate:

  • Development of cognitive skills
  • Development of policies that support a positive psychosocial and hazard-free environment
  • Promoting the well-being of youth through families and  communities
  • Fostering staff wellbeing

The Ten Components of Coordinated School Health:

 

  1. Physical education and physical activity
  2. Nutrition environment and services
  3. Health education
  4. Social and emotional climate
  5. Physical environment
  6. Health services
  7. Counseling, psychological and social services
  8. Employee wellness
  9. Community involvement
  10. Family engagement
  • Contact:

    Suzanna Avalos, DHA, MSN, BSN, RN 

    (254) 297-1258

    suzanna.avalos@esc12.net

     


     

    The Coordinated School Health Membership is designed for public school health care providers, PK-12 health educators, PK-12 physical educators, school nurses/healthcare providers and other school staff designed to ensure the health and wellness of district children.  Members receive up-to-date information on the latest health priority areas to enable district personnel confidence and reliable health care information.  

     

    Participating schools receive:

    • Accurate and timely notification of health related requirements
    • A liaison between national, state, and local health agencies
    • Information dissemination to healthcare providers and educators via email and website
    • Research-based instruction and technical assistance in healthy lifestyles and living, and physical educations teachers to improve the health and fitness of youth and staff
    • Documentation of training and technical assistance to state funding agencies
    • Relevant legal issues related to all areas of health and fitness
    • Trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost
    • Vision, hearing, and spinal screening training
    • Relevant information regarding health and fitness
    • CPR/AED and first aid sessions provided free or at a reduced cost

     

    Coordinated School Health Membership Flyer >

  • Foster Care & Student Success, housed in Texas Education Agency’s Division of Federal and State Education Policy maintains resources and information to advance the education of student’s impacted by foster care.  The resources and materials provide guidance related to the unique circumstances surrounding students who are in the foster care system and attend Texas public schools

     

    ESC Region 12 Foster Care Resources

    Region 12 Foster Care Guide

     
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