National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence

Concluding a two-year review and revision process supported by the American Cancer Society and conducted by an expert panel of health education professionals, this second CD-ROM edition of the National Health Education Standards is the foremost reference in establishing, promoting, and supporting health-enhancing behaviors for students in all grade levels. These guidelines and standards provide a framework for teachers, administrators, and policy makers in designing or selecting curricula, allocating instructional resources, and assessing student achievement and progress; provide students, families, and communities with concrete expectations for health education; and advocate for quality health education in schools, including primary cancer prevention for children and youth.