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This is the message that was sent out to Superintendents and now to nurses:</div>
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The School Health Annual Report is now available through the </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=72315d7f3d&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWAd7428f64-2018-0b80-20ec-d8ca235bc5b2" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=72315d7f3d&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="a/XDUL6dhuDCZJJK9bZW9UKr/BK27+0JVaPTTTbFi4ni0PB2q82qfF0mCE2Ad3sClsvd25eOO+mSqMjUQiTrqO8OJlW9igcI4Vyy2Kna7kmLqureGDrb4F+TTLq6L1ETQPhpQMgTThgGcWCfCWbgoeQbgc6+SbSe+xxIh0/tIUk=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=72315d7f3d&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">Data
Collection and Reporting (DC&R) Calendar</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. The superintendent will determine who will compile and submit the data from all schools within the school administrative unit (SAU). The data does not need to be submitted
by your health staff; it can be entered by whomever the superintendent determines is appropriate. Please remember that these reports, once submitted, are manually verified. It may take several weeks for your report to show up in
</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=0a3a9e9540&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWA2a80bd8f-d57c-b3a5-c1c0-67ffc41949c2" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=0a3a9e9540&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="NxQwXHeZ4AJ8FTeGJ6w8hzVwJfUZGKRERSzDS2RIlJ0Tn3K3OXRtcTheQlMssgfbNguSrQRc5pDD1JpekSZF+FEUTElYsY34jlNhoA4IaR9dupp0FBD8xb/mNMmeWp1AAp+uN07BBoM4R952Zcgu5BnAvJMYXUHA5v68kTyZJI0=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=0a3a9e9540&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="3" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">DC&R
</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">calendar as completed. This report is due by July 30, 2024. School staff may
</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ffceb0a734&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWA7b396e19-18b0-def9-f82b-be38734e2e3c" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ffceb0a734&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="Oz9f0JbP+w/I4YZ85Qap+0urba6stF7IAdGZA+Eh1yysW1yMnLJZI45Of8LawlQpAHcHSD7n3oVi4CfawO7l6hvaOyPwFJnMvHLdXonLifmDXAv3s8+KF9FPcjtOQ0c5xBxyhfsKTrJHsrtZ5VYBl67yJRHulo0dV91/fymECCI=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ffceb0a734&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="4" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">download
the reporting worksheet</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> in order to aid data collection among your schools. </span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health data in schools helps build a bridge that connects school health services to the rest of the health care system. This data collection will help to demonstrate the unique and critical contributions to the health of school-age
children and their academic achievement that school nurses provide. As part of the annual report, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) includes the optional reporting connected with National Association of School Nurses,
</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ad45ef2ef8&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWA6b16e242-d710-40e3-55ef-f90a83712dbd" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ad45ef2ef8&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="zQ1dTnyuD3siYxGV1HqSDePTqFNaIPsYRzupd1egu0XqbDqm0oEbhT5BzgJGRO4vWtgwnuQ47Q9s2eUqfnbK/9sfOpwcxnWCiSwZT+QhA4ESzVeT1yVSFKDEXEXes3StV9QpMG04lIhPoISPn3HfitWPdItMysOqWhAd4/E5lLk=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ad45ef2ef8&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="5" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">Every
Student Counts.™</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The goal is to develop a robust national school health data set that will influence local, state, and national student health policy, as well as identify best practices in school health. A
summary of Every Student Counts™ national data from 2021-22 can be accessed </span>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=330988cb24&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWAf777b615-0821-6c82-6ad1-1818e5e1e50b" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=330988cb24&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="z3rp29JqPGQGO6J94wM8exSrv5hg4uVIsR0ZvYvx2fYbqzgTDKcy+r35O7DL/rXl/5NTuhKwnShy6o3nnJ1s0Rs9pa9Zqw0ZCzE5TUM02QZTJHwTqViVD37FXVnn3C6ffTTrhci9Yov+cZMP7GVZ9LIfXufw1/+M2HMev8bTOGM=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=330988cb24&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="6" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">here</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.
Using local data can assist schools in advocating for the multiple needs of students, can inform staffing needs, can help to inform evidence-based school nursing practice, and can improve overall youth health outcomes. The
</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=76241a4275&e=d990143ad9" target="_blank" id="OWA961be652-d7aa-e4f3-df40-12e74c8f4585" class="OWAAutoLink" title="Original URL: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=76241a4275&e=d990143ad9. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noreferrer noopener" shash="G10eEqMuvY6cZ+jB7i9+WLVrdUe4rsjk4kMtHA4VtrVWF3i9elNZPn6chXSiIlRd70lqt389N7fEneo6uzOg0sN7rJB9vhcYT9sTteLDPhHFTiz/+nABKuY2cu31Rlj7R2tQxtgkicUU/p53208Fuc5EkEmuEIoo7Fxi6vhmJ8I=" originalsrc="https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=76241a4275&e=d990143ad9" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="7" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">Coordinated
School Health</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> team within the Office of School and Student Supports promotes health and physical literacy to improve access to health care services and resources for all. Healthy students are better learners.
If you have questions about the School Health Annual Report, please contact </span>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><u><a href="mailto:DOESchoolandStudentSupports@Maine.gov" id="OWA8b2f2251-36ea-8a51-4215-8dcc14d7dec8" class="OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="8" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); margin: 0px;">DOESchoolandStudentSupports@Maine.gov</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. </span></div>
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Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her)</b></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>School Nurse Consultant<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>Coordinator – Coordinated School Health<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>Office of School and Student Supports<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>Maine Department of Education<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>23 State House Station<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
</span>Augusta, Maine 04333-0023<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
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</span><b>Phone</b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">: 207-592-0387</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; color: black;"><br>
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