Leading Healthy Schools
An Administrator Capacity-Building Program
Leading Healthy Schools (LHS) is a free, year-long professional development and coaching program for school administrators to help them gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a school that prioritizes student health and wellness. Participants engage in collaborative learning experiences and coaching that are flexible to their school’s context and relevant to their role as a school leader.
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Registration for the 2027 cohort is now open! To be considered, submit your application by August 9, 2026.
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Attend an Information Session
Interested in learning more about the program before you register? Sign up to attend an information session with LHS Program Director Kaitlyn Gaddis Thompson and hear from members of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 LHS cohorts!
| Wednesday, June 24 | Wednesday, August 5 |
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| Sign up here: 1 p.m. ET | Sign up here: 6 p.m. ET |
Virtual Office Hours
Unable to join an information session or have more questions about this program? Join a virtual session at any time during the 1-hour timeslot below July 20-22 to connect with LHS Program Director Kaitlyn Gaddis Thompson to ask questions before you register.
10:00 a.m. ET – 11:00 a.m. ET
1:00 p.m. ET – 2:00 p.m. ET
6:00 p.m. ET – 7:00 p.m. ET
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National Networking
Connect with other administrators across the country and collectively increase your awareness of wellness policies and practices to benefit your school community.
Access to Resources
Gain access to evidence-based resources and tools to implement effective school health practices and programs at your school and influence the creation of addition resources.
Relevant Development
Experience professional learning experiences designed specifically for administrators to be able to apply immediately to their daily practice.
Who Should Join?
- With a desire to foster increased physical activity and positive education for the entire school community
- With a desire to foster increased physical activity and positive education for the entire school community
What Can Participants Expect?
Participants will:
- Join a cohort of 20 administrators from schools across the country;
- Attend a mix of whole group and interest-based small group professional development sessions;
- Receive 1:1 strategic planning and implementation support, and;
- Travel to SHAPE America’s national convention in Charlotte to share knowledge with SHAPE America constituents and continue networking and skill development.
Past Cohorts Say…
Past Participants
Developed by SHAPE America through the National Initiative to Advance Health Equity in K-12 Education by Preventing Chronic Disease and Promoting Healthy Behaviors, CDC-RFA-DP22-2203 with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
