Explore direct education support materials organized by topic to help educators and community organizations plan, deliver, and enhance nutrition, physical activity, garden-based education.
Curriculum Selection & Approval
Resources to help educators identify evidence-based curricula and understand the process for selecting and approving curricula for direct education.
- Evidence-Based Curriculum List
- The Evidence-Based Curriculum List, available on the Leah's Pantry Resource Hub, is a collection of evidence-based curricula supporting engaging, age-appropriate education in nutrition, physical activity, and garden-enhanced learning in school and community settings. Resources include lesson plans, activities, recipes, handouts, and other teaching materials for a variety of audiences and settings.
- Curriculum Approval Process Document
- The Curriculum Approval Process provides steps for reviewing and approving new curricula for use by Cooperative Extension nutrition education programs. It helps ensure curricula are evidence-based, culturally relevant and aligned with program requirements.
Additional Education Resources
Additional tools and resources to help educators prepare for and deliver engaging, accessible, and effective education.
- Accessibility Resources Toolkit (CFHL Statewide Training)
- The Accessibility Resources Toolkit provides a collection of resources specific to fostering the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within public health programs, policies, and educational materials.
- MyPlate
- Coming soon! Resources to help educators and community organizations teach healthy eating using the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate framework. Materials include practical tools to support nutrition education for children, families, and adults.
Curriculum Delivery & Fidelity
Resources to support effective curriculum delivery, including guidance for modifying curricula while maintaining program requirements and fidelity to the intended curriculum.
- Curriculum Modification Guidance Table
- The Curriculum Modification and Guidance Table provides guidance for adapting curricula while maintaining the accuracy, quality, and overall intent of the original materials. It is designed to help educators, instructors, and community organizations determine types of content can be modified and what considerations should be taken when making changes to curriculum.
- Curriculum Fidelity Webinar
- This webinar provides guidance on maintaining curriculum fidelity while delivering lessons in different settings and with diverse audiences. Learn what aspects of a curriculum should be maintained and where appropriate adaptations can be made while preserving the intended learning objectives and key messages.
- Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum
- The Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum is a tool for educators to support the implementation of a new curriculum.
Extender Model
Resources to support the use of teachers and community members (extenders) to deliver nutrition, gardening, and physical activity education in community settings.
- Extender Models in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: A Best Practices Guide
- The Extender Models in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: A Best Practices Guide contains information on getting started with an extender model, key components of training, supporting extenders, and reporting and evaluation. In addition, case studies and examples illustrate implementation in the field.
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