The general purpose of special subject councils is to provide for professional development of its members through communication, inservice education, and improvement of curriculum.
Membership is open to any person with a supportive interest in health education.
Also, SHEA operates under a constitution approved by its membership. The annual conferences facilitate teacher preparation and professional development. Educators and health professionals throughout the province share ideas, update instructional material and distribute information. Teachers are assisted in developing strategies and processes that enable students to choose a health-enhancing lifestyle. The name of the organization shall be the Saskatchewan Health Educators Association.