Why Collaborate with It’s All About Kids

Since its beginning in 2004, the Tulsa Health Department’s It's All About Kids (IAK) program has provided an opportunity for thousands of school children to improve their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward nutrition and physical activity through comprehensive health education. Learning healthy habits early follows them throughout their lifetime.  The program was recognized as a Model Practice in 2008 and 2019 by the National Association for City and County Health Officials (NACCHO).

It’s All About Kids partners with schools to capture valuable data in the areas of academic improvement, decrease in behavioral referrals, and increase in attendance. IAK follows the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model placing children in the center as the main focus. The WSCC merges components from both the Coordinated School Health model and the Whole Child Framework to align learning and health.

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization and declared a global pandemic on March 11th, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.  We encourage you to stay informed with information from credible resources such as the Tulsa Health Department, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.  

As schools begin preparing to reopen, please review the Oklahoma State Department of Health's Public Schools COVID-19 Guidance & Resources.  

 Here is another resource regarding SHAPE America's It's Time to Prioritize Health & Physical Education. 

 

The IAK team has been busy preparing virtual lesson plans for you!  We understand during this time of COVID-19 schools are making difficult decision.  We wanted to provide support to Tulsa County schools going virtual as we start the school year.  If you want exclusive first look access to our virtual lesson plans, please complete your School Health Readiness Assessment by September 1, 2020.  We will send our virtual lessons directly to your teachers the first Monday of each month.  All we ask is that your teachers complete the short survey at the end of the lessons.  We will be able to provide our funders with feedback as well as make any necessary adjustments.  We will miss being in the classroom with you and your students, but we hope this helps support you during this time!  Please take a moment to view our new IAK Program Overview video!