School Health & Wellness Resources

Resources generated from DC PCSB, OSSE, DC Health, and nonprofit organizations to support schools with their health, wellness, and sexual education programs.

How to Apply for A Nurse's Suite

Follow the steps below to apply for a Nurse's Suite for your school

1. Written request to DC Health from school by email to [email protected]  

2. DC Health sends Health Suite Checklist to school

3. School completes checklist and returns to DC Health

4. DC Health conducts initial site visit (virtually)

5. School makes any needed changes to health suite based on initial site visit

6. DC Health conducts follow up and provide conditional approval letter

7. DC Health conduct final site visit (in person)

8. DC Health sends formal health suite approval letter to school

9. Once approved, DC health completes onsite student health record review

10. Health suite staffing is determined, based on student health needs from health record review

11. DC Health meets with school leadership

12. New health suite is added to school schedule

Pediatric Immunizations

How to Sign Up for Administration of Medication Training

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) will be the direct provider of school health services in all DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter Schools (PCS).  How to Register for administration of medication training: We are eager to get your school staff signed up for the Administration of Medication Training. To complete the registration form, click here.


 

DC Healthy Schools Act

The Healthy Schools Act of 2010, DC Official Code § 38-821.01 et seq., is a comprehensive piece of legislation that ensures District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), public charter schools, and participating private schools are a healthy place for all students.
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OSSE Sexual Health Curriculum Review Guidance

The guide includes a summary and in-depth information about various health education curricula. Each curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed to ensure it aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) and Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) which are based on the National Health Education Standards, OSSE Health Education and Physical Education standards and National standards of Physical Education.
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Evidence-based Approach to School-based HIV and STD Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health has established an evidence-based approach to school-based HIV and STD prevention, which includes quality sexual health education, connecting students to sexual health services, and establishing safe and supportive school environments.
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Young People DC: STD and HIV Resources

Resources for young people in the District of Columbia because the decisions you make now could affect the rest of your life.
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