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Download full textIowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Bureau of Special Education. – 1992
This report discusses a federally mandated standard concerning establishment of a program to reduce exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in Iowa schools and education agencies. The standard includes the following components: introduction, scope and application, definitions, exposure control, methods of compliance,…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Compliance (Legal), Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1989
This manual contains current guidelines for Illinois school personnel to follow when working with children who have infectious diseases. The first chapter focuses on school district development of policies and procedures and program implementation. The next chapter provides information on characteristics, mode of transmission, prevention, and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education, Policy Formation
Canadian Association of School Administrators, Toronto (Ontario). – 1990
Suggestions for long-term policy development to prevent the spread of the AIDS/HIV virus through promoting healthy behaviors and strengthening school-community partnerships are offered in this report. Goals of the booklet are to provide information on AIDS education in relation to recent changes in curriculum design, materials, and research;…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Disease Control
PDF pending restorationConnecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Div. of Education Support Services. – 1992
These guidelines were developed to assist Connecticut school personnel to strengthen collaborative efforts among families, educators, and health professionals to provide effective programs for students with special health care needs. The guidelines assist in identifying appropriate services and service providers and in planning the support…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Health Services
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1993
The five chapters in this manual outline an HIV/AIDS education program for grades K-5. Chapter 1 asks why HIV education should be taught in the primary grades, discusses who should teach HIV/AIDS education, and presents facts about adolescents and AIDS. Chapter 2 includes: (1) questions and answers about the bill that mandated K-12 HIV education…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Community Involvement, Disease Control, Educational Legislation
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1993
The five chapters in this manual outline a Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education program for grades 6-12. The first chapter asks why HIV education should be taught in the primary grades, discusses who should teach HIV/AIDS education, and presents facts about adolescents and AIDS. Chapter 2 furnishes:…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Community Involvement, Disease Control
Whitley, Elizabeth B.; Skiles, Laura Lopater – 1992
This manual presents information about major causes of developmental disabilities, discusses strategies to prevent development disabilities, and identifies relevant resources and reference material. Introductory information defines developmental disabilities and prevention (under Virginia statutes). The first section considers causes prior to and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventitious Impairments, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
Ericksen, Cindy – 1998
This document provides basic information to help school districts, health personnel serving schools, and community partners work together to design and provide safe, effective school health systems. The 12 chapters include: (1) "School Nursing and Today's Community"; (2) "School Nursing: Profession and Practice"; (3)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Welfare, Communicable Diseases
