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FAQ -Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responds to questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.... Details >
A Guide to the Tool Kit for Hispanic Families
Also available in: Spanish
This toolkit will show you what to expect from your schools, your teachers and your child, at all ages and grade levels. It will tell you how to help your child through school, what resources are avai... Details >
Back-to-School Tips - American School Counselor Association 
This fact sheet provides tips to help parents connect with their child’s school counselor for a successful school year. Tips include meeting or contacting the child’s school counselor at least three t... Details >
BAM! Bully Roundup
Play this interactive board game to test your bully smarts. Be the first player to get to the end of the game and win prizes such as BAM! wallpapers!. Also, read the article "Bully Beware" below to le... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
In 1988, CDC established the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), within which it created the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). The mission of ... Details >
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
Also available in: Spanish
A summary report of research on violence prevention, intervention and crisis response in schools. The report can help school communities -- administrators, teachers, families, students, support staff,... Details >
Journal of School Violence
From playground bullying to mass murder, the Journal of School Violence brings you the latest information on this difficult issue. This innovative journal tracks the causes, consequences, and costs of... Details >
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Lead and Manage My School: Emergency Planning
This page provides information that can help school leaders plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.... Details >
No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide
Also available in: Spanish
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools. This guide is meant t... Details >
Pertussis Tools for Schools Campaign
The recent surge in pertussis outbreaks prompted the National Association of School Nurses to launch an educational campaign called "Pertussis Tools for Schools." The campaign is designed to educate s... Details >
Practical Information on Crisis Planning Brochure: A Guide for Schools and Communities
Taking action now can save lives, prevent injury, and minimize property damage in the moments of a crisis. If you do not have a crisis plan in place, it is time to develop one. If you have one, review... Details >
Preventing Pollution at the Workplace or School
The information at this site is designed for preventing pollution at the workplace, and raising awareness of health and safety issues.... Details >
Safe & Drug Free Schools Program
This is the home page of the Safe and Drug Free Schools Program (SDFSP), the Federal government's primary vehicle for reducing substance abuse, and violence, through education and prevention activitie... Details >
Safety City
The information on this interactive web site is designed to educate children about the importance of traffic safety, being aware while using the roads and general accident prevention. Parents and teac... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
School Bus Safety
This page offers safety rules for getting on and off the school bus, including wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before stepping onto the roadway; never put head, arms or hands out of ... Details >
School Health Program Funding Opportunities
Search this database for information on federal, foundation, and state-specific funding sources for school health programs--includes procedures for obtaining the funds.... Details >
School Violence
In the last few years, a great deal of media attention has been focused on school shootings. This has led many teens to become concerned about their own safety, wondering whether such tragic violence ... Details >
School Violence Prevention
From this web page, users can link to a wide range of on line reports related to school violence, school safety, and mental-health related issues. Some include the Safe and Drug Free Schools program,... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
School Violence: Tips For Coping With Stress
School shootings are sobering and tragic events that cause much concern about the safety of children. Despite these events, schools remain a very safe place for children to spend their days. The Cente... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Someone at School Has a Weapon. What Should I Do?
If you suspect that someone has a weapon or is threatening someone else's life, the best thing to do is to speak up. If you find out that someone at school has a weapon, here are some tips for handlin... Details >
Talking to Kids about School Safety
Knowing how to talk with your child about school safety issues could be critical in recognizing and preventing acts of violence, and will play an important role in easing fear and anxieties about thei... Details >
The SunWise School Program
This program is a partnership effort involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and schools across the country. SunWise teaches elementary school children and their caregivers how to pr... Details >
Tools to Manage and Prevent Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children, affecting about 176,500 young people in the United States, or about 1 in every 400-600 young people under the age of 20. Th... Details >
Violence Prevention: Tips for Coping With Stress
Mass tragedies, including school shootings, workplace violence, and community violence affect different people in different ways. People exposed to these situations can experience physical reactions, ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
When Teachers Should Refer Students to a Mental Health Professional
This fact sheet provides information for teachers who suspect a student may need mental health services.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
Also available in: Spanish
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans was established on October 12, 2001 when President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13230. The only office of its kind,... Details >