Health Education for Teachers
Physical and mental health issues can be a huge obstacle to a child's ability to learn and succeed in school. Learn about current issues affecting the health of children and youth, including communicable diseases, child abuse, neglect, obesity, and mental and emotional health and wellness. Successful completion of this course fulfills the health education requirement for a Ryan Clear California Teaching Credential as stated in the Title V regulations.
Note: You are required to have CPR certification for the Clear Credential. CPR certification is not included in this course. Please contact your local American Heart Association or the American Red Cross for details on how to obtain CPR certification.
Instructor(s):
Claudia Thorn, M.S., is currently working as an education consultant for the Positive Youth Development Program housed in the Sacramento County Office of Education. Previously, she worked as a part-time reading intervention teacher in the Rio Linda Union School District. She also worked as an elementary prevention and intervention specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District and as a staff development coordinator at the Sacramento County Office of Education.
When:
Feb. 6-7: Sat.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$500.00 ($525.00 if postmarked after 01/22/2010).
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X334.9
Required textbooks:
Health Education Framework for California Public Schools K-12 ISBN 0801115744. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093CLR100
Enrollment policies:
Requests to withdraw with a refund (less $30 processing fee) or transfer to another course (with a $30 processing fee) must be received seven calendar days before the course begins.
