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The Collaborative

The National Consensus for School Health Education builds on decades of collaboration among leading national health education organizations in the United States. The Consensus develops model guidance and other resources for educators interested in quality school health education within the framework of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. Our products are available for use without cost (with attribution).

Six leading national health education organizations joined together to form the Consensus.

American School Health Association

American School Health Association

Washington, DC

Envisioning healthy students who learn and achieve in safe and healthy environments nurtured by caring adults functioning within coordinated school and community support systems.

Eta Sigma Gamma

Fresno, CA

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared individuals in Health Education.

Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education

To advance the health education profession with a social justice and equity perspective by supporting students, the workforce, and leaders in the field.

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

Whitehall, PA

NCHEC’s vision is to promote, improve, and protect the health of people through upholding the highest quality standards in health education certifications. The mission of NCHEC is to enhance the professional practice of Health Education by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of Health Education Specialists.

Society for Public Health Education

Washington, DC

The mission of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is to support leaders in health education and promotion to advance healthy and equitable communities across the globe. Our vision is a healthy world through health education. SOPHE promotes healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and healthy environments.

Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education

Fredericksburg, VA

The Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education utilizes advocacy, partnerships, professional development and resources to build the capacity of school health leaders to implement effective health education and physical education policies and practices that support success in school, work and life.

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