2009-2010 Healthy Hoosier School Award Application

 

How to Apply

1. All applications must be submitted online.  Paper applications will not be accepted. 

2. To save you time, you are highly encouraged to organize your answers on the paper application before you start the online process, however, it is not required. 

          Download the paper application by clicking here 

 

    3.   Convene your Coordinated School Health Advisory Council and

          brainstorm the various ways in which you have collaborated to develop

          programs and provide services for the school and community. 

    4.   When you are ready to submit the application online, click the link

          below and follow instructions to guide you through the process.

         

          Click to begin your online application process 

 

    5.   If you have questions about the online application process, please

          submit your questions to nutrition-support@doe.in.gov.

    6.   If you have questions about the content of the application, please

          contact:

 

         Beth Foland at 317.232.0850 or efoland@doe.in.gov

        

    7.  NOTE: When submitting your COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION,   

         please select "COMPLETE" on the final page to update your status. 

    8.  Applications must be submitted ONLINE by April 1, 2010. 

    9.  Applications failing to meet the described specifications will not be

         considered.  Faxed or mailed paper applications will not be accepted.

 

NOTE: If you are not a school, but would like to learn more about the application process, please see the paper application or contact Beth Foland at the information above.  DO NOT attempt to start an online application as it will prevent the school from applying.  

 

Evaluation of application

 

An interdisciplinary team of health professionals, school officials, state leaders, and community members will score each application based on responses to the questions.  The point value of the answers to the questions will vary.  Some questions will not be used for scoring, but are for informational purposes only.  Based on scores, schools will be awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Level Award.  Gold Level schools will receive a monetary award.  All award levels will receive a certificate of recognition, Healthy Hoosier School Report Card, letter of support and a press kit. 

 

Applicants will be notified by May 3, 2010 of their application status.