Involving families in school health activities can be an important strategy to support students with chronic health conditions because they can encourage schools to provide a healthy environment and health services. These relationships can promote ongoing communication between the school, the family, and health care providers to follow the health care plan for that student.
Sample Individualized Health Plans templates from Maine Association of School Nurses
Improving Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Conditions Toolkit (NASN)
Maine DOE Family Engagement Resources
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Parents and Guardians
Translator and Interpreter Services
Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health
Promoting Parent Engagement in School Health: A Facilitator’s Guide for Staff Development
US CDC Parents for Healthy Schools Framework
National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement
Family Engagement and Cultural Responsiveness
Contact
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Emily.Poland@Maine.gov