Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) - 2021 Edition
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) - 2021 Edition is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), HECAT is designed to assist educators, school administrators, and public health professionals in evaluating and improving health education curricula in schools.
Key Features of the HECAT:
Comprehensive Curriculum Evaluation: Provides a structured approach to analyzing health education programs for effectiveness and alignment with national health standards.
Guidance for Curriculum Selection & Development: Helps schools and education agencies choose, adapt, or develop health curricula that promote positive health behaviors among students.
Topic-Specific Modules: Includes evaluation tools for a variety of health topics, such as:
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
Food and Nutrition (FN)
Mental and Emotional Health (MEH)
Personal Health and Wellness (PHW)
Physical Activity (PA)
Safety (S)
Sexual Health (SH)
Tobacco Prevention (T)
Violence Prevention (V)
National Health Education Standards (NHES) Alignment: Ensures that reviewed curricula meet scientific and educational best practices.
Assessment & Implementation Tools: Includes worksheets and scoring systems to determine how well a curriculum supports student health knowledge, skill-building, and behavior change.
School & Community Engagement: Encourages parental, educator, and community involvement in the curriculum evaluation process.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal. It remains an essential tool for educators, school administrators, and public health professionals aiming to implement evidence-based health education.
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) - 2021 Edition is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), HECAT is designed to assist educators, school administrators, and public health professionals in evaluating and improving health education curricula in schools.
Key Features of the HECAT:
Comprehensive Curriculum Evaluation: Provides a structured approach to analyzing health education programs for effectiveness and alignment with national health standards.
Guidance for Curriculum Selection & Development: Helps schools and education agencies choose, adapt, or develop health curricula that promote positive health behaviors among students.
Topic-Specific Modules: Includes evaluation tools for a variety of health topics, such as:
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
Food and Nutrition (FN)
Mental and Emotional Health (MEH)
Personal Health and Wellness (PHW)
Physical Activity (PA)
Safety (S)
Sexual Health (SH)
Tobacco Prevention (T)
Violence Prevention (V)
National Health Education Standards (NHES) Alignment: Ensures that reviewed curricula meet scientific and educational best practices.
Assessment & Implementation Tools: Includes worksheets and scoring systems to determine how well a curriculum supports student health knowledge, skill-building, and behavior change.
School & Community Engagement: Encourages parental, educator, and community involvement in the curriculum evaluation process.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal. It remains an essential tool for educators, school administrators, and public health professionals aiming to implement evidence-based health education.
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) - 2021 Edition is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), HECAT is designed to assist educators, school administrators, and public health professionals in evaluating and improving health education curricula in schools.
Key Features of the HECAT:
Comprehensive Curriculum Evaluation: Provides a structured approach to analyzing health education programs for effectiveness and alignment with national health standards.
Guidance for Curriculum Selection & Development: Helps schools and education agencies choose, adapt, or develop health curricula that promote positive health behaviors among students.
Topic-Specific Modules: Includes evaluation tools for a variety of health topics, such as:
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
Food and Nutrition (FN)
Mental and Emotional Health (MEH)
Personal Health and Wellness (PHW)
Physical Activity (PA)
Safety (S)
Sexual Health (SH)
Tobacco Prevention (T)
Violence Prevention (V)
National Health Education Standards (NHES) Alignment: Ensures that reviewed curricula meet scientific and educational best practices.
Assessment & Implementation Tools: Includes worksheets and scoring systems to determine how well a curriculum supports student health knowledge, skill-building, and behavior change.
School & Community Engagement: Encourages parental, educator, and community involvement in the curriculum evaluation process.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal. It remains an essential tool for educators, school administrators, and public health professionals aiming to implement evidence-based health education.