Encyclopedia of School Health

The Encyclopedia of School Health, 1st Edition, serves as a reference work focusing on health and wellness for children in the K-12 school setting. The volume addresses student well-being as a basic foundation for academic success.

Coverage outlines developmental stages, acute and chronic illnesses, special education, crisis response, and disease prevention. It also examines instructional efforts and services designed to foster student health literacy and curb risk behaviors.

The reference frames student care as a shared initiative among school nurses, teachers, administrators, health coordinators, guidance counselors, social workers, and parents.