Come and experience Michigan's evidence-based Michigan Model for Health Curriculum. Participants will leave this course prepared to teach these skill-based lessons, which will lead to meaningful behavior changes in the classroom and beyond. The Michigan Model for Health is a planned sequential K-12 curriculum that addresses essential health skills and covers Social and Emotional Skills; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Safety; Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; and Personal Health and Wellness. Content aligns with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations for Health (GLCEs), Michigan Merit guidelines for Health, and the National Health Education Standards and Performance. Research studies show students that receive the Michigan Model for Health Curriculum have stronger communication skills, better skills in managing their feelings and actions, improved attitudes about taking actions to stay safe and stronger drug and tobacco refusal skills. Curriculum and materials are rich with opportunities to address Common Core State Standards in reading and writing. It also supports development of Career and College Ready Student Characteristics. Middle School Teachers must meet state mandate as Fully Qualified Teachers of Health Education, which includes MA (health), MX (health, physical education, recreation and dance) or KH (family and consumer science) endorsements. |