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American School Health Association
"Kid's Health -- Our First Priority" is the motto of the American School Health Association. As a membership organization for people interested in how schools can work with parents and others in the community to protect and promote the health of school-aged children and youth, ASHA offers print materials and professional development workshops, including an annual confernece. ASHA's web site explains the publications, conferences, and membership opportunities available through the Association.
http://www.ashaweb.org
Quality School Health (QSH)
QSH is CAHPERD's initiative promoting a comprehensive approach to school-based health education and promotion. QSH provides a variety of resources and programs to assist school communities to become healthier and happier.
http://www.cahperd.ca/e/qsh/index.htm
British Columbia Directorate of Agencies for School Health
The Directorate of Agencies for School Health (DASH) is a cooperative interagency network representing a broad range of local regional and provincial organizations and individuals acting as advocates for prevention activities that enable students to develop to their fullest potential.
http://www.dashbc.org
Every Child - Special health and fitness issue
Every Child is the flagship magazine of Early Childhood Australia the national peak non-government organization, acting in the interests of young children aged 0-8 years of age. This particular issue focuses on health issues in early childhood.
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/pubs_subs_ec_0304....
Healthy Schools Campaign
Healthy Schools Campaign's mission is to advocate for policies and model programs that allow students and staff members to learn and work in a healthy school environment. Program areas include providing superior indoor environments, healthy building construction, and improving the school nutrition environment.
http://www.healthyschoolscampaign.org
Maryland State School Health Council
The Maryland State School Health Council is an advisory body to the State Department of Education, Health and Mental Hygien, and Governor's Office of Children, Youth and FAmilies. Its purpose is to promote comprehensive school health programs.
http://www.marylandstateschoolhealth council.org
School Doctor gives Advice on Health Problems
UK school doctor gives medical advice on common children's illnesses and health problems from headlice, bed-wetting, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD to puberty, anorexia, anxiety, depression, contraception and drugs.
http://www.schooldoctor.co.uk
Defiant-Teens.com
For parents of defiant teens with behavior disorders. Provides videos, booklets, and catalog of boarding schools.
http://defiant-teens.com
DeSisto School
Offers a therapeutic adolescent program within a learning and living environment. Located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
http://www.desistoschool.com/
Hope Ranch
Christian boarding school providing a structured home environment for girls between the ages of fourteen and eighteen on a working ranch in Whitefish, Montana.
http://www.hoperanchmt.org/
Grove School
Offers a therapeutically oriented boarding school for adolescent boys and girls. Founded in 1934, located in Madison, Connecticut and is approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families (DCF).
http://www.groveschool.org/
Turn About Ranch
Residential school and treatment program for troubled boys and girls from twelve to eighteen years of age. Located in southern Utah.
http://www.turnaboutranch.com/
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