Safe and Healthy Schools

The Safe & Healthy Schools department's mission is to provide services to all stakeholders by cultivating meaningful partnerships and building capacity to ensure healthy and equitable outcomes for student success though data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

6th Annual Norcal
PBIS/School Climate Symposium

April 16-17, 2020 | 9am-4pm

6th Annual Symposium Flyer.pdf

Health Framework Introduction
for District Leaders

May 28, 2020
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program & Homeless Youth Education Services
The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) & Homeless Youth Education Services (HYES) provide services to children and youth in foster care and homeless situations. Services are designed to address their vital educational needs. FYSCP & HYES offer assistance and training to school districts, and community stakeholders, regarding the various educational laws that protect the rights of both foster and homeless youth.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
PBIS is a decision-making framework that guides selection, integration and implementation of the best evidence-based behavioral practices for improving important behavior outcomes for all students.
Tobacco Use Prevention Education (T.U.P.E.)

The TUPE Program provides support, training, technical assistance and information to districts in the development and implementation of tobacco free policies and practices in schools.

Jennifer Del Bono
Director Safe & Healthy Schools
Brenda Arroyo
Administrative Assistant III
(408) 453-6504
Safe & Healthy Schools staff directory
Health Education Framework - Health Education (CA Dept of Education)
This FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions about the California Healthy Youth Act and the 2019 Health Education Framework. Read more about the Health Education Framework at the CDE website...

Download HEF Project Infographic [PDF]...

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	Suicide Prevention & Crisis
	K-12 Toolkit for Mental Health Promotion K-12 Toolkit for Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention
	Student Wellness Student wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness includes enhancing emotional, mental, spiritual, environmental, social and physical components of life, in order to achieve one’s individual potential.
	Student Health Factors in a school environment can positively influence the health of student and improve academic achievement. These factors include, but are not limited to, access to healthy foods and opportunities to stay physically active. CSE Network Presentation in PDF ACLU California Presentation in PDF List of Participating Locations for Free Meals for Breakfast and Lunch
	Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) PBIS is a decision-making framework that guides selection, integration and implementation of the best evidence-based behavioral practices for improving important behavior outcomes for all students.
	School Climate School Climate refers to the quality and character of school life. School climate is based on patterns of students, parents and school personnel’s experience of school life and reflects norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and organizational structures.
	Multi-tiered System of Supports In Santa Clara County, MTSS embodies the following core components: High-quality, differentiated instruction; Systemic and sustainable change; Integrated data system; Positive behavioral support; and Research-based interventions.
	T.U.P.E. (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) The TUPE Program provides support, training, technical assistance and information to districts in the development and implementation of tobacco free policies and practices in schools.
	Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program & Homeless Youth Education Services The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) & Homeless Youth Education Services (HYES) provide services to children and youth in foster care and homeless situations. Services are designed to address their vital educational needs. FYSCP & HYES offer assistance and training to school districts, and community stakeholders, regarding the various educational laws that protect the rights of both foster and homeless youth.