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IAQ Tools for Schools Program
Register today for the IAQ TfS National Symposium December 4-6,
2008 in Washington DC
www.iaqsymposium.com 
Learn more about the IAQ TfS National Awards Program.
The IAQ Tools for Schools Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems. Poor indoor air quality can impact the comfort and health of students and staff, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance. In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.
Since its release in 1995 (last updated in 2007), the IAQ TfS Action Kit has been implemented in hundreds of schools across the country. School districts that have implemented IAQ TfS find that there are common elements to successfully implementing the program. Read more about and download or order the IAQ TfS Action Kit
Follow the links below to information prepared especially for you!
- School and District Officials
- Teachers and Students
- Facilities Staff
- Parents
- Health Care Professionals
- The Media
Envisioning Excellence: Lessons from Effective School Indoor Air Quality Programs. Read about this exciting tool.
- Organizing a program with a committed group of individuals dedicated to ensuring good IAQ and with clear support from senior management
- Assessing current IAQ conditions and issues
- Creating a Plan outlining a strategic approach to identifying, resolving, and preventing IAQ problems
- Taking Actions to improve IAQ in the school that lead to increased student and staff health and productivity
- Evaluating the IAQ management program by tracking and assessing results
- Communicating the intent, results, and next steps of the IAQ management program
The IAQ TfS Program assists school districts in identifying the actions they can take to successfully plan and implement and effective IAQ management Program.
Products and Materials
The IAQ Tools for Schools Program provides a variety of products, materials, and tools at no cost to help schools implement an indoor air quality management program. In addition to the IAQ TfS Action Kit, specialized fact sheets, brochures, and software programs are available to provide in-depth information on environmental topics. Available products include the following:
Resources for Schools
- Mold remediation guidance
- Asthma management information
- Electronic Updates, Bulletins and N+ewsletters with the latest IAQ information (New Updates Available Now)
- Communications Guide
- Case studies on schools that have implemented the IAQ TfS Program
- Fact sheets and brochures about indoor air quality
- Technical tools:
Recognition
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