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BOE hears HealthSmart curriculum presentation; board members ask about age appropriateness, special education supports and family communication
Summary
District staff presented HealthSmart as the recommended comprehensive health curriculum aligned to CDC and New York State standards; board members raised questions about age-appropriateness, representation, special-education adaptations and professional development timing.
District instructional leaders presented HealthSmart on Wednesday as the district’s recommended comprehensive health education curriculum for middle and high school grades, saying it aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and New York State standards and offers both print and digital platforms.
"The curriculum has to be culturally sensitive, to students and families," Jason McFall, director of health, physical education and athletics, told the Schenectady City School District Board of Education. He said HealthSmart includes family take-home activities, partner and group work, and customizable, standards-aligned lessons that teachers can adapt for different grade levels and learning needs.
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