Direct education support materials on this page are organized by topic.
Resources on this page offer supporting materials to help educators and community organizations promote healthy eating, physical activity, and overall health and wellbeing.
Curriculum Selection Resources
- Evidence-Based Curriculum List
- This 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
- This document 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.
Extender Model
An extender model is when trained individuals other than CFHL, UCCE staff, known as "extenders," implement programming. Extenders can deliver nutrition, gardening, or physical activity education in a variety of settings, with both youth and adults, depending on what works best for the county program and community. Please see below for resources used to support the extender model.
- Extender Models in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: A Best Practices Guide
- 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.
Lesson Delivery Resources
- Curriculum Modification Guidance Table
- This 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.
Other Direct Education Resources
- 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.
- Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum
- The Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum is a tool for use by CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE educators to support the implementation of a new curriculum.