Health Resources for Educators and Families
Youth Health and Wellness Designee Meetings
Join us for monthly updates to support the health and safety of your school, youth program, or childcare community. Hear from Santa Clara County Public Health, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and partners in the field.
School Nurse Community of Practice
The SCCOE invites school nurses to enhance their professional practice through collaboration and shared learning.
Our goal is to optimize student-centered nursing care using the key principles of NASN's School Nursing Practice Framework:
- Standards of Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
- Leadership
- Community/Public Health
Monthly Wellness Wednesday Meetings
Wellness Wednesday Meetings are designed for site-based administrators and other school or district level staff interested in promoting students' health, wellbeing, and ultimately academic achievement.
Consultation, Thought Partnership and Resource Linkage Regarding Students' with Health Needs.
The Director of School Health is available to meet with school and district personnel regarding complex or challenging issues pertaining to students' health needs.
New Legislation: Dangers of Fentanyl (Assembly Bill 889) - Beginning with the 2024/2025 school year, school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education must inform parents or legal guardians about the dangers associated with using synthetic drugs, including fentanyl and counterfeit pills. (Ed. Code section 48985.5.)
Opioid Awareness and Naloxone Training and Distribution
The Coordinator of Physical Health and Wellness is available to present lessons to students and workshops for staff and parents/guardians regarding the opioid epidemic and the use of Naloxone to save a person’s life during an overdose.
Responding to an Opioid Overdose - Safety Plan Template