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Community Assessment for School Health (CSHS Session 2)
| How can I effectively collect needs assessment data to establish clear priorities and build a compelling case for funding? |
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This course is one of four sessions designed to guide school nurses in effectively conducting a school health needs assessment and using the data to identify and address gaps and barriers affecting the health of school-aged children. It covers the purpose of a needs assessment, data sources, survey development, data compilation, analysis, and presentation. Additionally, the course explores how to use storytelling with data to effectively advocate for support from various stakeholders.
Presentations, case examples, and small and large group discussions will be used to identify and share promising approaches. Communication tools will include Padlet to post quality improvement project strategies and experiences.
This course aligns directly with CSHS grant scope of services for funded school districts. Learners will apply training and tools to meet CSHS grant requirements to “conduct a community health needs assessment … that addresses health
inequities and the impact of institutional racism and socioeconomic disparities on students and their academic achievement.”
At the end of the four training sessions, the learner will be able to:
- Conduct a needs assessment that meets their CSHS scope of services requirements
- Collect and organize needs assessment data into a concise report
- Develop action priorities based on needs assessment findings
- Present a compelling story using data collected to justify the program and funding needs to relevant stakeholders.
Target Audience
CSHS grantees and school health professionals interested in this topic.
Note: While programming for CSHS meetings is developed with the grantee scope of service and performance measures in mind, any school health professional may benefit from topics covered, and guiding principles for continuous quality improvement (CQI) projects described within the grant framework apply to any district or school.
Learning Objectives
After completing the training, learners will be able to:
- Identify and prioritize gaps in information required by school health stakeholders/partners
- Develop an equity-oriented data collection tool to supplement existing needs assessment data sources
- Plan and execute data analysis using descriptive statistics
Please note that this program agenda is subject to change.
Topic(s) | Time (Estimate) |
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| Opening Remarks and Overview of Today’s Session | 12:30 - 12:40 PM |
| Worksheet Review & Identifying and Prioritizing Gaps in the Information | 12:40 - 1:25 PM |
| Break | 1:25 - 1:30 PM |
| Data Collection Tools & Descriptive Statistics | 1:30 - 1:55 PM |
| Working With Data Story by Karen Robitaille, MBA, MSN, RN, NCSN | 1:55 - 2:20 PM |
| Breakout Room Activity | 2:20 - 2:40 PM |
| Review of CSHS Expectations and Requirements (for new School Nurse Leaders) | 2:40 - 2:55 PM |
| Next Steps and Wrap-up | 2:55 - 3:00 PM |
Candice M. Belanoff, ScD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences
Boston University School of Public Health
Trish Akins Elliott, DrPH
Clinical Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences
Boston University School of Public Health
Amy Dark, DNP, MSN-PH, BA, RN
Director, SHIELD, Community Health Sciences
Boston University School of Public Health
Karen Robitaille, MBA, MSN, RN, NCSN
Director, School Health Services
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing Contact Hours: 2.75 contact hours
SHIELD is a DESE-approved provider for PDPs. PDP certificates are issued for programs/series lasting 10 or more hours on a topic. CNE certificates are also issued for eligible courses. Learners may use CNE certificates toward PDPs.
*After completing all four sessions, Learners will be eligible for PDPs.
Available Credit
- 2.75 ANCC
- 2.75 Participation
Price
You can register for the December 10th, 2025 Zoom meeting here: https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ct5CObLcQDOA4zmtgyJBxw
Please note: You will receive a Zoom link to the email address you used for registration so be sure to double-check that the email address is correct. You will receive a Zoom link within 24 hours of registering. If you do not see the link, please check your Spam folder or contact [email protected].
Disclaimer
ALL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED BY Boston University CHOBANIAN & AVEDISIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BARRY M. MANUEL CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OR ITS ASSOCIATES ARE PROVIDED ON THE CONDITION THAT THEY BE USED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR MATERIALS. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
Special Services
Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive, and diverse in our facilities, programming, and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability, require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason, please contact the BU-CCE office at least three weeks prior to the event to discuss your needs.
Copyright
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