Our mission is to ensure success for all students by providing quality services to all educational partners in our region through a continuous improvement process. We are committed to being your partners in professional development, offering resources tailored to your needs. From workshops to health screenings, we are here to support your community. Check out our upcoming school-based health sessions here: bit.ly/esc19
Why Is School Health Important?
By age 5, most children spend more time in school than in any other activity, making the school nurse a crucial resource for identifying and managing children's health issues. School nurses possess the professional education and expertise to operate effectively within both the education and healthcare systems.
Optimal learning is dependent on good emotional and physical health, and the school nurse is dedicated to the individual development and safety of each child.
Why Are School Nurses Important?
Creates Healthy School Environments:
Advocates for children
Assesses and evaluates individual growth and development
Acts as a resource for faculty, parents, and students
Provides individual health counseling to address emotional and physical health needs
Monitors student immunizations
Evaluates and manages communicable diseases, implementing strategies to prevent their spread within the school
First Responder and Provides Direct Health Services:
Conducts health screenings
Delivers specialized healthcare services
Identifies and refers potential pediatric and adolescent health issues for early diagnosis and treatment
Promotes Student Health and Learning:
Leads health-related classroom instruction, including maturation programs, AIDS and sex education, and child abuse prevention
Participates as a special education team member for children with special needs
Acts as a liaison with parents, physicians, community agencies, and support groups to provide medical care and assistance to families and students in need
Organizes educational and promotional activities to foster healthy lifestyles among students
The Texas Guide to School Health Services is a web–based toolkit. It provides helpful tools for school staff members. The guide can help develop, implement, and evaluate school health programs. The guide is divided into eight sections to help with navigation.
Empowering school staff with essential health education is vital for fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. This page offers comprehensive resources and training materials designed to equip school personnel with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage student health and well-being.
School nurses play a crucial role in managing and supporting the health and well-being of students. This page provides an overview of the most common health conditions encountered in schools, including allergies, asthma, diabetes, and mental health issues, along with practical strategies for effective care and prevention.
Texas school and child-care facility immunization requirements are determined by the state legislature and set by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, Section 38.001), in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency.
The reporting period for vision, hearing, and spinal screening (VHSS) begins on January 15. Results are required to be submitted to the Department of State Health Services online at the Child Health Reporting System (CHRS) by June 30th of each year.
