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A Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) is an effective system designed to connect health (physical, social and emotional) with educational (cognitive and intellectual) programs. This coordinated approach to school health improves kids' health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities and schools working together.

The quality of a CSHP is largely dependent on the commitment of school staff to the program's goals and concepts. By promoting healthy lifestyles and practices for school staff as well as students, this component supports staff as healthy role models for students, families and community members.