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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Resources

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model 

What is the WSCC Model and Why is it important?

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC), is a framework created by the CDC, to address school health and ensure the well-being of students, staff, and the environment. Implementing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model empowers schools to take effective and meaningful steps to improve every aspect of the school culture and environment.

How can schools use the WSCC model?

Virtual Healthy School
Establishing healthy behaviors during childhood is easier and more effective than trying to change unhealthy behaviors during adulthood. Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors. Every school has a unique set of needs. To better serve their students, school leaders and staff can incorporate the WSCC model components as they see fit. 

To see the WSCC model in action, visit the Virtual Healthy School.

Meet Principal Paul, of the Jefferson School, and tour the virtual campus. Use the school map to learn how we’ve made this virtual school a healthier place for students and staff.
  • Click on any of the doors in the school map or the community map to view different scenes and classrooms.
  • Hover over the objects or characters in the scene or titles on the notepad to see examples of how to improve school health.
  • Access detailed “How to Use” instructions at any point by clicking on the Principal Paul chat head on the top right of your screen.
Have fun exploring!

Resources by WSCC Component