The Vermont Healthy Schools Resource provides school teams with ideas and examples for school wellness policies.
Each policy in the Resource includes:
- Implementation ideas
- A Vermont example
- Vermont and national resources
- Nutritious Food Choices
- The School Food Service Program
- Other Food Choices at School
- Instructional Program - Quality Physical Education
- Inclusion (Adapted Physical Education
- Interscholastic Sports (Athletics)
- Before and After-School Programs
The Vermont Healthy Schools Resource is a joint project of Vermont's Department of Health, Agency of Education, and Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets.
Active Learning: A toolkit for Teachers
Getting active in the classroom will help students improve their health, their focus and ultimately their academic performance. This toolkit provides physical activity activities and resources that students can engage in during small amounts of time, and can be used by classroom teachers, physical educators, and anyone wishing to encourage youth to be active
New School Cuisine
Nutritious and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks
Tips for Healthy Fundraisers
These tips will help to meet the Smart Snacks in Schools policy when planning creative ways to support your school and the health of our children
Vermont School Wellness Policy Guidelines
The Healthy School Resource complements the Vermont School Wellness Policy Guidelines. These guidelines are a valuable tool for implementing school wellness policies for nutrition, physical education and physical activity.
The Vermont School Wellness Awards recognize those schools whose policies and practices reflect a high priority on healthy outcomes for students and staff.
Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401