Asthma & Schools Projects & Initiatives
| | | School Based Initiatives California Breathing collaborates with state and regional organizations to improve asthma in schoolsby coordinating regional and local trainings, collecting and reporting asthma data, and by providing opportunities for ongoing communication. These are some of the projects we have implemented recently or are currently involved in: Trainings for School Personnel Starlight Asthma Tool Kit For Schools (tool kit): This is a comprehensive asthma resource for schools. California Breathing collaborated with Starlight-Starbright Children’s Foundation on the development of the tool kit. In late Fall 2006, California Breathing hosted a series of "Train the Trainer" sessions around the state for school personnel on how to effectively use the tool kit. In the near future, you will be able to access individual handouts from the Tool Kit at this site. Click on the following links to download copies of presentations from the trainings: Asthma in Schools: Understanding who has it, how it impacts their lives, and what schools can do about it. This presentation makes the case for why all school personnel should be knowledgeable about asthma. This presentation is customizable to include local data where available. Email
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for more information. Overview of Asthma in Schools: What you need to know to keep kids healthy and learning in schools. This presentation has been created with information contained in the Tool Kit for use in presentations to school policymakers, administrators, and staff. Edit this presentation to fit the learning needs of your audience. For example, you may want to delete slides on using medications and devices from a presentation to your school board. School Based Asthma Surveillance Asthma in Schools: Results from the California Healthy Kids Survey, 2001-2003.
This issue details findings from the survey completed by 7th, 9th and 11th grade students. It includes prevalence rates by gender, race/ethnicity, and county; and documents the relationship between asthma and smoking among adolescents. Recommendations and resources for schools creating asthma-friendly environments are included.
Asthma and Obesity: Results from the California Healthy Kids Survey 2001-2003
Results from the California Healthy Kids Survey, 2001-2003" explores the relationship between asthma and obesity in adolescents. The full 4-page report is intended for public health agencies and organizations, health care providers, and school health program planners. The shorter “Quick Facts” format is ideal for parents, school staff, community based organizations, and others working with students with asthma.
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