Welcome to LTIS and Apple Schools

The school setting can positively influence the lifelong physical, social, and mental health of students. In 2006, the World Health Organization found that school-based health promotion programs most effective at changing behaviours were those focused on positive social behaviours, physical activity, and healthy eating. There is a need to determine what practices and programs best support the development of healthy school communities in Alberta. For more information on the APPLE Schools project, please see our Backgrounder (PDF format).