I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity in Head Start children. IMIL seeks to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, improve the quality of movement activities intentionally planned and facilitated by adults, and promote healthy food choices every day. Take a journey through IMIL by reviewing the research, video clip, testimonials, and Choosy Kids, LLC for further information.
In May, IMIL facilitators were selected in each region to participate in Training of Facilitators (TOF) to deliver Phase II training events. Phase II trainings are scheduled to begin in November.
IMIL Phase I training reached approximately 500 Head Start grantees.
In January, OHS announced expansion to all federal regions. Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. evaluated the implementation of IMIL in Region III and the report was released by the ACF Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE).
Nancy Elmore, Head Start Regional III Program Manager, Dr. Linda Carson, and Amy Requa were the recipients of the Department of Health and Human Services’ ACF “Partnering for HHS Excellence Award.”
IMIL introduced by Region III as a childhood obesity prevention pilot project in West Virginia and Virginia.
West Virginia Head Start Association was the first to deliver statewide IMIL training.
Amy Requa, Health Content Specialist of the Region III Office of Head Start was asked to lead the IMIL pilot initiative. Dr. Linda Carson of West Virginia University brought along her child wellness character Choosy.
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start (OHS)
8th Floor Portal Building
Washington, DC 20024
Department of Health
and Human Services
