Training and Technical Assistance
CSHC is the leader in helping schools and health providers across California start or expand their school health programs. We offer group trainings on a variety of school health topics, school-based health center (SBHC) planning, youth engagement, and program operations. Our staff can also provide individualized consultation, and customized training and technical assistance services on a variety of planning or operational issues. CSHC members receive up to three hours of technical assistance at no cost and organizational members receive a 20% discount on trainings and technical assistance packages. Follow the links below for more information, or contact our Technical Assistance Director Samantha Blackburn at 510-268-1038 or at sblackburn@schoolhealthcenters.org.
CSHC Technical Assistance & Training Packages
Toolkits
CSHC’s toolkits are member resources (with the exception of the Third Party Billing Manual, which is available to anyone). Members can access all of the toolkits listed below for free at the Member Resources webpage and can order print copies of some toolkits here.
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Non-members can also click here to request toolkits for a suggested donation of $35 each.
H.E.L.P. (Healthy Eating, Learning, and Playing) at School Toolkit
This multimedia toolkit, created by CSHC, focuses on the importance of collaboration between clinicians, SBHC staff, school staff, families, and the community in combating childhood obesity. It highlights the need to incorporate nutrition and fitness promotion at all levels, including in clinical exam rooms, SBHCs, classrooms, and the broader school, home, and community. This toolkit contains resources, helpful hints, and case studies designed for various stakeholders, and it incorporates photos, videos, and online resources. See the H.E.L.P. Toolkit index for further information on contents.
HIPAA or FERPA? A Primer on School Health Information Sharing in California
This toolkit is a resource guide on navigating the complex interactions of HIPAA and FERPA in school health programs, including SBHCs, school-based mental health programs, school nursing services, and other types of health services delivered on school campuses. This toolkit was developed for CSHC by the National Center for Youth Law. It includes a summary of HIPAA and FERPA, guidelines for determining whether a school health program is subject to HIPAA or FERPA, and detailed information on disclosing and exchanging information under HIPAA and FERPA. The toolkit also includes sample consent and release of information forms and related instructions for school health programs. Note that forms are provided for reference purposes only.
From Vision to Reality: How to Build a School Health Center from the Ground Up
This toolkit on starting an SBHC is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to expand health services for students. We hope that it will grow initial sparks of interest into full-fledged SBHCs, regardless of whether it is a school nurse, community clinic, school administrator, or mental health provider who spearheads the process! This toolkit covers many issues commonly of interest to those starting an SBHC, including community planning, youth engagement, health center structure and staffing, funding, SBHC licensing and regulations in California, operations, facilities, and evaluation. It also contains sample job descriptions, clinic floor plans, consent forms, surveys and other resources that will help make your vision a reality!
Parent Engagement Toolkit
CSHC’s Parent Engagement Toolkit is a two-part technical assistance tool that includes resources such as fun staff development activities, self-assessment quizzes, best-practice case studies, interviews with leaders in parent engagement, and tips for creative parent engagement techniques. The toolkit is written specifically for school health center directors and staff, and is designed to challenge, inspire, and connect school health centers looking to improve their connection with families and community.
Third Party Billing: A Manual for California’s School Health Centers
This manual is intended to help increase billing revenue and strengthen sustainability and to aid those starting an SBHC in understanding potential sources of revenue. It provides tips on how to develop/improve billing practices and effectively submit billing claims. The manual covers billing for primary care services, reproductive health services, and services provided by school districts. Sample forms and effective practices for billing within the managed care system are also provided. The manual was developed jointly by CSHC and LA Care Health Plan.
CSHC Membership
CSHC organizational members receive discounts on trainings, workshops, and conference registrations. In addition, they are entitled to one free print copy of all the toolkits listed above. Learn more about CSHC member benefits.
