Bring the Program to Your School
If you are interested in bringing The Wonders of Skin: Looking Good, Being Healthy program to your school district, county, or state, we would like to hear from you. Professional development is a required component prior to implementation. Training and all curricula materials are provided at your location at no cost to your school. To find out more information, please contact American Skin Association at (212) 889-4858 and info@americanskin.org or The New York Academy of Medicine at (212) 822-7267 and ediller@nyam.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get the program in my school?
To have your classroom teachers, health and physical education teachers, science teachers, school nurses and other school staff receive training to implement the curriculum, please contact American Skin Association at (212) 889-4858 and info@americanskin.org or The New York Academy of Medicine at (212) 822-7267 and ediller@nyam.org.
How much does the program cost?
The Wonders of Skin: Looking Good, Being Healthy is provided at no cost to you. American Skin Association finances the program through fund raising efforts from generous individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
How long is the training?
The training is 2½ to 3 hours.
Who is the training for?
The training is designed to enable classroom teachers, health and physical education teachers, science teachers, school nurses and other staff in schools K-12 to teach children and adolescents about skin health promotion and disease prevention.
What topics are covered in the curriculum?
The curriculum includes K-12 lessons on the structure and function of skin, sun safety, acne, tattooing and body piercing, and skin disorders and diseases. It is developmentally appropriate, skills-based, culturally sensitive, and aligns with national health education standards.
Is the training interactive?
Yes, the training is interactive and is designed to provide participants with the information and skills needed to implement the lessons upon return to the classroom. NYAM will conduct the training and also employ the services of a local dermatologist to provide an expert presentation and answer participant questions.
Are the lessons interactive?
Yes, the classroom lessons are designed to provide students with hands-on opportunities to learn important information about skin health and prevention of skin diseases and disorders.
What will I be receiving?
All participants who complete the professional development training workshop will receive:
- The Wonders of Skin: Looking Good, Being Healthy curriculum
- A class set of take-home interactive magazines and workbooks for students and parents
- Ongoing technical assistance and consultation provided by The New York Academy of Medicine
How will I implement this in my school?
Implementation of The Wonders of Skin: Looking Good, Being Healthy curriculum can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Some school districts implement the curriculum in conjunction with their existing health curriculum. Other school districts choose to conduct lessons at certain times during the school year. Ideas for classroom implementation will be discussed at the professional development training workshop. Technical assistance and consultation is available to school districts subsequent to the training session.
Are students invited or is it just for the teachers?
The training is a professional development opportunity, designed solely for teachers and school staff.
