SHAPE California is a network of over 90 school districts working together to improve the health and academic success of California children. Working as a team, child nutrition staff, teachers, school administrators, family, and the community work to provide a consistent nutrition message in child nutrition programs, classrooms, and throughout the school environment.
The SHAPE California Approach
Information about the network of schools and child care centers
that are developing collaborative, positive nutrition policies.
- SHAPE California Workshops (Revised Nov-2008)
- Criteria for Maintaining Participation
- Joining SHAPE California
- Work Plan (DOC; 148KB; 9pp.)
A planning tool to use in implementing the comprehensive approach of SHAPE California in your district. - Self Assessment (DOC; 124KB; 9pp.)
A marketing tool to report your accomplishment to administrators.
Improving Children's Health Through a Comprehensive Nutrition Approach: An Evaluation of Nutrition Education in SHAPE California, June 2001
- Executive Summary (PDF; 46KB; 7pp.)
- Final Report (PDF; 443KB; 88pp.)