The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responds to questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and provides the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.
Review Date: January 26, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find tips from occupational therapists to improve your child's ability to use computer time effectively, finish homework successfully, and develop social skills appropriate for learning.
Review Date: December 09, 2012
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Lice are very, very small insects that can live in your hair and spread easily to children at school. Find out what you can do to prevent or get rid of lice.
Review Date: February 04, 2011
The Nemours Foundation
Find tools for PTAs and parents to gauge potential safety risks and how to talk to their child to avoid these risks, and work with their schools to create a safe learning environment.
Review Date: February 25, 2013
PTA National Headquarters
Find parent-friendly resources on child and adolescent health issues and a guide written to help parents assess health-related services and programs at their child's schools.
Review Date: September 19, 2011
Center for Health and Health Care In Schools
It is important for all school staff members to know how to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest, how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to carry out an emergency plan in the event that they witness an unresponsive victim.
Review Date: December 18, 2012
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
This guide offers to tips on preventing pollution at the workplace, and raising awareness of health and safety issues in the office, at school and in other environments.
Review Date: January 04, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Having kidney failure influences a child's self-image and relationships with peers and family. It can lead to behavior problems and make achieving goals more difficult. Being aware of these problems can help you recognize that your child may need some additional guidance.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - NIDDK
This page provides links to information about the USDA's School Meals programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and Summer Food Service Program.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
