Healthy School Environments
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Entire Guidelines (PDF) (146 pp, 3.1M, About PDF)
- About the Guidelines
- The Role of States in Fostering Environmental Health Programs in K-12 Schools
- Developing a Successful State Environmental Health Program for Schools
- Tools and Resources to Assist States with Environmental Health Programs for Schools
- IAQ Tools for Schools At-a-Glance
- Implementing Coordinated School Health
- Endnotes
- Appendix A: Model K-12 School Environmental Health Program
- Appendix A: Table of Contents
- What is a School Environmental Health Program?
- Getting Started: Tips for Successful Program Development and Implementation
- How to Use the Model Program
- Five Key Components of a School Environmental Health Program
- Additional Opportunities for Promoting Environmental Health In School Facilities
- Additional Actions to Promote Environmentally Friendly School Facilities
- Appendix A: Endnotes
- Appendix B: Case Studies
- Appendix C: Additional Information and Resources
- Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions