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NEWP6
Specifies how district will engage families to provide information and/or solicit input to meet district wellness goals (e.g., through website, e-mail, parent conferences, or events).
0 - Not mentioned
1 - Any of the following:
- Methods are vague.
- Specific methods are mentioned, but not required.
- Specific methods are mentioned, but it is unclear if the school will engage families.
Examples:
- "Nutrition information and links to relevant resources in the community should be provided to families through newsletters, publications, health fairs, and other channels."
- "Feedback from parents should be encouraged through stakeholder meetings."
2- Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Clear that the district or schools will engage families, and specific methods are listed. Even if it is unclear that each method listed will be used, as long as engagement is required, rate as "2."
Examples:
- "Nutrition education will be provided to parents in the form of handouts, the school website, articles and information provided in district or school newsletters, presentations that focus on nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and through any other appropriate means available to reach parents."
- "The school will consider student needs in planning for a healthy school nutrition environment. Students will be asked for input and feedback through the use of student surveys and attention will be given to their comments."
- "The food service director will be available to speak with parents during open house."
- "Parents will be provided the opportunity to give feedback on wellness goals."
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