Here you will find resources for school asthma programs, including information on managing medication at school.
American Lung Association’s Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative
This toolkit was developed by the American Lung Association‘s Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative. It is a planning tool that helps community organizations collaborate with schools to create comprehensive asthma management systems. The toolkit can be used to ensure that children with asthma are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
Get more information on the American Lung Association’s educational programs in California, including the Open Airways for Schools curriculum for children aged 8-11 and the Kickin’ Asthma curriculum for youth aged 11-16.
California Breathing Toolkit for Schools
California Breathing is a program of the California Department of Public Health charged with implementing components of the Strategic Plan for Asthma in California. Its Starlight Asthma Tool Kit for Schools is a comprehensive asthma resource for schools, with materials organized for the wide range of school personnel.
Medication Management At School
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools provides general guidance, safety checklists, and other useful resources to help schools effectively manage the administration of medication to students.
Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative (RAMP)
RAMP is a regional coalition committed to addressing asthma morbidity and mortality. It is composed of health departments, health plans, community-based organizations, hospitals, government agencies, providers, and community members in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano counties. Visit RAMP’s website to sign up for email updates, view past RAMP newsletters, and access a wide array of RAMP tools.
Asthma and the Achievement Gap Among Urban Minority Youth
This article, by Charles E. Basch, describes how disproportionate rates of asthma among urban minority youth contribute to the achievement gap. It highlights the extent of the problem and outlines ways schools can help to address it. (The article is part of a series titled Healthier Students Are Better Learners, published as a special edition of the Journal of School Health and available for free online.)
