Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

An educational agency that operates public schools and contracts for public school services. A usually operates under policies set by a board of education and carries out local, state, and federal mandates set by law or regulations, local basic administrative unit; local education agency.  

A licensed dentist who supervises the school dental health program.  

A professional in a school who provides counseling of students who need mental, emotional, and academic support.  

Composed of representatives from governmental and voluntary health agencies, civic and service groups, professional health associations, parent groups, and clergy. The identifies health needs of the community, anticipates areas of possible concern in the future, coordinates the health education activities of both the community and the school, and establishes a system of effective communication.  

A continuous process of informational exchange and direct interaction among all those concerned with health may take the form of locality development, social planning, and/or social action.  

A concept of educational reform that advocates that individual schools be involved in decision making and that urges greater teacher participation in school governance.  

Programs and facilities that are available on school property to assist students in the areas of birth control, pregnancy, drug abuse, and psychological issues.  

An eccentric person who has unusual thoughts and perceptions, who is often socially isolated and, under stress, may appear psychotic.  

A temperament identified by Kretschmer, characterized by a person who is sensitive, eccentric, and reserved; cyclothymic.