Our Services
Community of practice
The Alliance’s programming is based on a model of reciprocal mentorship. Learning together provides pathways to sustainability, quality and growth. We organize a monthly community of practice to share knowledge, best practices and materials.
Practitioners meet monthly for one hour of training, conversing or workshopping. Expert speakers offer informed strategies and foster dialogue on topics that support the school health workforce, school health delivery, and student equity.
Basecamp
Leaders in health care organizations, public health and school districts working within established school-based centers, and emerging school-based health initiatives share the intention of transforming health and education equity for students and communities.
On our Basecamp, they can access resources, pose questions, and exchange ideas. This is a digital space for engagement around common struggles, assets, and solutions.
State influence
MNSBHA works hand-in-hand with our state program office for school-based health centers at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). We offer joint training and support grantees of MN funding for advancing and sustaining school-based health care across the state.
Visit MDH to learn more about funding opportunities and support.
technical Assistance
We provide one-on-one and group technical assistance to community members, school districts, School-Based Health Centers, and sponsoring healthcare organizations, whether newly ideating or deeply involved in school-based healthcare. Technical assistance is provided at no cost.
Evaluation
We work with public health advisors in Minnesota and the national School-Based Health Alliance to collect uniform measurements of services and outcomes across Minnesota School-Based Health Centers to demonstrate our success at increasing health and education equity.
Advocacy
We provide presentations, education, and advocacy for students, communities, school districts, and boards, as well as School-Based Health Center professionals, healthcare organizations, and potential funders.