Description of the Model
ABOUT MCSHC
The Missouri Coordinated School Health Coalition (MCSHC) is a collaborative of organizations and individuals whose primary responsibility is to assist schools in their student health and wellness initiatives. The coalition does this by promoting the use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Whole School, Community, Child model. This model focuses on improving students’ health and their capacity to learn through families, schools, and communities working together. The model consists of ten interactive components that develop and emphasize health-related knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Schools work within the family and community structure to ensure optimal health and wellness for children.
MCSHC Calendar
- Quarterly Meeting | Wednesday, August 24, 2026 10 am – 12 pm (Virtual)
Project Spotlight:
The Missouri Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is excited to offer - DIMENSIONS: Tobacco-Free Advanced Techniques Training
Training Details:
*Training takes place October 27 from 10:00am-5:00pm and October 28 from 9:00am-3:00pm (CT)
Course Description
The Missouri Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is excited to offer the DIMENSIONS: Tobacco-Free Advanced Techniques Training for a third year in a row. We still have many spots available, do not miss the opportunity to receive this $800 training for free!
This two-day training covers tobacco fundamentals, tobacco addiction, tobacco cessation strategies, and a motivational intervention for tobacco cessation. Trainees will also be trained to facilitate the DIMENSIONS Tobacco Free Group curriculum—a 6-week tobacco cessation group.
The Advanced Techniques training is a train-the-trainer model, meaning participants will leave the training with the materials and knowledge to train others at their organization.
Join us: October 27 @ 10:00 am - October 28 @ 5:00 pm Free
*Deadline to Register is October 16, 2026