EPA Schools Programs

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1 EPA Schools Programs Office of Children s Health Protection (OCHP) Office of Air & Radiation: Indoor Environments Division (IED/Tools for Schools, SHIELDS) Energy Star Office of Environmental Education Office of Pesticide Programs/School IPM

2 National Environmental Education Act (1990) Established EPA s Office of Environmental Education (OEE) and National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) OEE renewed focus on turning information into education. NEEF is an independent 501(c)(3) that works in partnership with EPA.

3 Environmental Management of Pediatric Asthma: Guidelines for Health Care Providers Environmental History Form (p18) applies to school settings, homes, and other places kids spend time asks about cockroaches and rodents Intervention Guidelines (p21, 22) recommend IPM for those same asthma triggers Also available in Spanish

4 Pediatric Environmental Health Training Resource Outcome of NEEF and Children s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) collaboration 12 modules and accompanying user guides for health care providers and faculty on various environmental health topics, including pediatric asthma (IPM intervention) "This set of modules puts ready to use material directly into the hands of pediatric environmental health educators. Editor in Chief James R. Roberts, MD, MPH

5 Pesticides Initiative National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Pesticides Initiative Implementation Plan National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical and Nursing Education National Pesticide Practice Skills for Medical and Nursing Practice (English and Spanish) National Strategies for Health Care Providers Pesticides Initiative National Forum Proceedings Educational Needs Assessment for Pediatric Health Care Providers on Pesticide Toxicity Balbus JM, Harvey CE, McCurdy LE. Journal of Agromedicine 2006; 11(1):

6 School Health and Indoor Environments Leadership Development (SHIELD) Network Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Master Class

7 Master Class Purpose The purpose of the Master Class is to improve school district staff s ability to START, IMPROVE or SUSTAIN an IAQ management program. The Master Class will help to achieve the goals of the SHIELD Network: By 2020, 5000 school champions will be in action to achieve transformative health, academic and facilities improvements by committing to IAQ Mastery.

8 Master Class IAQ Technical Core Competencies 1. HVAC 2. IPM 3. Moisture and Mold 4. Cleaning and Maintenance 5. Materials Selection 6. Source Control 7. Asthma Management 8. Energy Efficiency

9 Why join the Master Class? Learn Engage with technical experts and knowledge resources/assets within SHIELDS network through webinars, Q&A sessions, in person trainings, mentoring relationships, etc. Take Action Develop action plan and gain tools to implement actions that promote healthy indoor school environments Gain Recognition Receive acknowledgement (certificates of training completion, announcements, and award opportunities) of knowledge acquisition, use of best practices, and achievements.

10 Enroll Who is in the Master Class? Recruitment of participants w/demonstrated commitment (150 nominees invited) Benchmarking Worksheet Declaration of Commitment Rolling Enrollment Google Site Virtual Learning Cohort

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12 Educate What is the curriculum for Master Class? Specific to the learning and action goals of each participant (based on benchmarking) 10 hours of core curriculum webinar courses: Framework Overview (52 attendees) Making the Case 6 Technical Solutions Asthma Management and Energy Efficiency One to one mentorship and peer learning

13 Core Knowledge Competency Design for: Why Risks arising from pests and pesticides in school setting Diseases vectored by biting insects Asthma attacks from cockroach and rodent infestations Protecting the health and lives of all students and staff, including the most sensitive (potentially life threatening). IPM approaches promote healthy learning environments multiple benefits (facilities, energy efficiency) Easy to start/potential to integrate with other initiatives How Develop a model policy for school/school district, including contract language. Designate an IPM coordinator, conduit with all team members. Complete regular assessments, ongoing training for team members. IPM (DRAFT/June 2014 SHIELD meeting)_ What IPM is smart approach to pest control: smart, sensible, sustainable. Manage pests and reduce children s and staff exposure to pests and pesticides. Practical strategies to reduce sources of food, water, and shelter for pests in school buildings. Emphasis is on prevention economically advantageous approach (sustainability). Who Pest management professionals School champions and personnel (nurses, teachers, facilities, administrators, coaches) Parents Students

14 Core Knowledge Competency Design for: Asthma Management (DRAFT/June 14 SHIELD mtg) Why Asthma is a problem in my school (stats and prevalence) # 1 reason for school absenteeism Asthma costs schools $$$ Attendance/Academic Performance Improving the quality of life for occupants of the school building Connection between the school environment and asthma management We all impact the school environment What Cultural competency Asthma basics (what happens during an asthma flare up and symptoms) Asthma triggers Environmental management Medical management/asthma action plan Resources (for more education & training and to make the case) Coordinated approach to asthma management (school health team, parent, student, provider) How Environmental management/control (technical solutions) Emotional issues for the child Medical management (how to handle a breathing emergency [911], selfadministration, emergency medication How to make the case teach it Who All school staff (administrative staff, teachers, heath staff, custodial, facilities/maintenance staff, PE staff) Students Transportation Director School Medical Director Policymakers School based health centers (if available) Tribal EPA ALA, AAFA, AANMA, NASN, EPA, AAP

15 Asthma Management Learning Objectives (DRAFT from Sept SHIELD call) Identify symptoms of asthma in school. Define expectations of asthma control. Examine the "Symptom Threshold" to achieving effective asthma management in schools. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of an asthma action plan. Recognize the role of school staff in responding to a breathing emergency. Explain the six technical solutions for the environmental management of asthma. List the key components of an Asthma Friendly School.

16 Webinar Schedule Webinar Agenda times 1:00 pm. 2:00 p.m. EDT/EST 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Q&A for Master Class Webinar Title Dry run Presentation Making the Case 9/30/14 10/16/14 HVAC 10/27/14 10/30/14 EE 11/03/14 11/13/14 IPM 12/1/14 12/11/14 Moisture and Mold 1/12/15 1/22/15 Cleaning and Maintenance 2/02/15 2/12/15 Materials Selection 3/02/15 3/12/15 Source Control 4/13/15 4/16/15 Asthma Management 4/27/15 5/07/15 Online Convening Event May/June

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