Guidelines for School Health Services: Health Screenings

Care coordination in schools involves school nurses organizing the care of students by sharing information and maintaining communication among those concerned with the needs and care of students, implementing required health screenings, and creating a healthy environment so students can learn. 

Vision Screening in Maine Schools
Evidence-Based Guidelines for PK - Grade 12 Students

Screenings

• Chapter 45: Rule for Health Screenings in Maine Schools 
• Training for Vision Screeners: National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health 
• Vision and Eye Health (NASN) 
• Think of Vision Fact Sheets for Teachers/Educators 
• Hearing Pure-Tone Screening Protocol (sample) 
• Training for Hearing Screeners: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management  
• Hearing Screening Worksheet/Tracking Sheet Sample (xls) 
• Hearing Referral Form Sample (docx)
• PreK Programs are Required to Provide Families with Information on Lead and Oral Health  
  Lead Risk Tip Sheet for Families 
  Maine CDC- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 

Sample Forms & Resources

• Eye Referral Form with Follow-Up
• How to Schedule an Eye Examination
• 10 Take-Home Messages for Parents
• Annual Vision Health Program Evaluation Checklist

Links to organizations and resources are for reference and information only and do not imply endorsement by the

Maine Department of Education.