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Youngcourt, Satoris S.; Leiva, Pedro I.; Jones, Robert G. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2007
Performance appraisals have traditionally been directed at individuals, serving either an administrative or developmental purpose. They may serve a role definition purpose as well. This study sought to identify and more broadly define the purposes of performance appraisals to include this role definition purpose. Furthermore, this study examined…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Job Satisfaction, Personnel Evaluation, Role Perception
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Kann, Laura; Telljohann, Susan K.; Wooley, Susan F. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: School health education can effectively help reduce the prevalence of health-risk behaviors among students and have a positive influence on students' academic performance. This article describes the characteristics of school health education policies and programs in the United States at the state, district, school, and classroom…
Descriptors: Health Education, Mail Surveys, State Departments of Education, Health Programs
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Brener, Nancy D.; Wheeler, Lani; Wolfe, Linda C.; Vernon-Smiley, Mary; Caldart-Olson, Linda – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: The specific health services provided to students at school and the model for delivering these services vary across districts and schools. This article describes the characteristics of school health services in the United States, including state- and district-level policies and school practices. Methods: The Centers for Disease Control…
Descriptors: Prevention, School Nurses, Mail Surveys, School Districts
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O'Toole, Terrence P.; Anderson, Susan; Miller, Clare; Guthrie, Joanne – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Schools are in a unique position to promote healthy dietary behaviors and help ensure appropriate nutrient intake. This article describes the characteristics of both school nutrition services and the foods and beverages sold outside of the school meals program in the United States, including state- and district-level policies and…
Descriptors: Food Service, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Mail Surveys
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Jones, Sherry Everett; Axelrad, Robert; Wattigney, Wendy A. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: As society continues to focus on the importance of academic achievement, the physical environment of schools should be addressed as 1 of the critical factors that influence academic outcomes. The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006 provides, for the first time, a comprehensive look at the extent to which schools have…
Descriptors: School Buses, School Safety, Hazardous Materials, Mail Surveys
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Jones, Sherry Everett; Fisher, Carolyn J.; Greene, Brenda Z.; Hertz, Marci F.; Pritzl, Jane – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Policies set at the state, district, and school levels can support and enhance a healthy and safe school environment. Methods: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts the School Health Policies and Programs Study every 6 years. In 2006, computer-assisted telephone interviews or self-administered mail questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Violence, Smoking, School Safety