In support of educators and school administrative units seeking resources for student learning and understanding, the Maine Department of Education has compiled the following health education resources. Inclusion on our website does not endorse any particular program or resource. This page is updated regularly.
Links to organizations and resources are for reference and information only and do not imply endorsement by the Maine Department of Education.
Curriculum Design & Development
The following resources and tools may be helpful when designing and developing comprehensive school health education curriculum. In Maine, how schools choose to implement standards remains entirely a local decision.
- 15 Steps for Designing, Coordinating & Managing Health Education Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment — a framework used by many Maine schools when designing and developing their comprehensive school health education curriculum.
- Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curriculum — research-based characteristics of state-of-the-art health education curricula according to reviews of effective programs and experts in the field of health education.
- Health Education Description of Content Areas — a compilation of potential content to connect with skills when teaching health education.
- Health Education Curriculum Assessment Tool (HECAT) — developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this tool can help districts, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula. Results can assist schools in selecting or developing appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education.
Advocacy
Advocacy — tools and resources that support the importance of comprehensive school health education, including the connection between health and academic achievement and the importance of health education in developing healthy behaviors and healthier lifestyles.
Contact
Susan Berry
Health Education and Health Promotion Specialist
Phone: 207-215-1844
Email: Susan.Berry@maine.gov