Guidance Document to Achieving New York State Learning Standards in Health
This guidance document provides local educational agencies with a framework for developing health curricula and implementing instructional and assessment strategies. (Updated 4/25/14)
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)
CDC tool to help districts, schools, and others conduct an analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and the CDC's Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum. Results can be used to improve the delivery of health education.
National Health Education Standards and Performance Indicators (CDC)
Provides a framework for teachers, administrators, and policymakers in designing or selecting curricula, allocating instructional resources, and assessing student achievement and progress. Importantly, the standards provide students, families, and communities with concrete expectations for health education.
2024 National Health Education Standards (SHAPE America)
SHAPE America's National Health Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a highly effective health education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Health Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards and curricula. There is a 2024 Educator Kit available.
NYS Learning Standards for Physical Education, Health and Family Consumer Science
NYS School Health Education Requirements Summary
This document summarizes health education laws, regulations, and required health education curriculum along with the instructional staff (by grade level) responsible for teaching health content. (NYSCSH 4/29/21)
Incidental Teaching-80-5.3
A superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate (incidental teaching) for a period not to exceed five classroom hours per week, when no certified or qualified teacher is available. However, a superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate for a period not to exceed ten classroom hours a week through the 2023-2024 school year, when no certified or qualified teacher is available after extensive and documented recruitment.
