Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Healthy School Environments
Healthy School Environments for Students
School Nutrition Environment & Services
Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Chapter 3: Engaging Parents to Support Healthy School Environments
Overview of the Parent Engagement Framework
Ideas for Parents: School Nutrition Environment & Services
Ideas for Parents: Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Ideas for Parents: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
Chapter 4: Take Action
Video Summary
- Parents can play an integral role in managing chronic health conditions by becoming involved in the school's efforts to promote disease prevention and wellness.
- Parents can advocate for a school nurse and for school health services that can assist all students with health concerns.
- By working with the school nurse and appropriate school officials, families can help with the development of individualized health care plans, assist with goal setting, and provide necessary medications.
Further
Questions
What topics can parents learn more about to support managing chronic health conditions in schools?
Where can parents find ideas to get involved in school efforts to manage chronic health conditions?
Links
Glossary of Terms, Parents for Healthy Schools: A Guide for Getting Parents Involved from K-12 [PDF - 9MB]
CDC Overview of Students with Chronic Health Conditions [PDF - 539KB]
CDC Ideas for Children and Adolescents with Asthma [PDF - 2.9MB]
CDC Ideas for Children and Adolescents with Diabetes [PDF 2.1MB]
CDC Ideas for Children and Adolescents with Food Allergies [PDF - 908KB]
CDC Ideas for Children and Adolescents with Seizure Disorders [PDF - 2.6MB]
CDC Ideas for Healthy Weight [PDF - 1.9MB]
CDC Ideas for Oral Health for Children and Adolescents [PDF 2.1MB]
CDC Ideas for School Health Services [PDF 2.4MB]
National Association of School Nurses, Back to School Family Checklist [PDF - 164KB]
Key Resources
Parents for Healthy Schools: A Guide for Getting Parents Involved from K-12 [PDF - 9MB]
Parents for Healthy Schools: Making a Difference in Your Child’s School PowerPoint Presentation [PDF - 4MB]
Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health [PDF - 1.7MB]
Promoting Parent Engagement in School Health: A Facilitator’s Guide for Staff Development [PDF - 2.9MB]
