Information to give to teachers

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 3380 Location: Washington State

Here are some printable materials to give to teachers. Very useful when making a first contact after a diagnosis or when preparing a 504 plan

http://gluten.net/downloads/print/studentflat.pdf

http://www.celiac.ca/pdfs/celiac%20disease%20guide%20for%20teachers.pdf

http://gfcf-diet.talkaboutcuringautism.org/school-supplies.htm

http://www.csaceliacs.org/SchoolMaterial/Teacher.php
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

Here's some more...

How to create a Health Care Plan for Celiac Disease: http://twincitiesrock.org/documents/HealthCarePlan.pdf
Celiac Disease Handbook for School Professionals: http://twincitiesrock.org/documents/EducatorHandbook.pdf

I found these documents here:
http://twincitiesrock.org/

Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Guidance/special_dietary_needs.pdf
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Al

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The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2920

You two have really done a great job of finding some helpful information for parents and teachers of school aged children.

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

Thanks TEC!
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Al

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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

A Parent and Educator Guide to Section 504 - Another Service option for Children with Disabilities
http://www1.usu.edu/mprrc/infoserv/pubs/General504ParentEducatorBook.pdf

Celiac Patient Education Information: Non-discrimination in schools - The 504 Plan from Children's Hospital Boston
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2166/mainpageS2166P12sublevel50Flevel43.html
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Al

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Fidissimus · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 1881 Location: Portland, OR.

...and a few more since I was just putting together the Fall newsletter for our support group and was looking at the same kind of information. Wink

Celiac Patient Education Information:
Preparing Yourself & the School

The Kids are Back in School - Tips for Making the (Gluten Free) Grade by Danna Korn
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Jenn

GF BD: Feb. 2001
Free of wheat, barley, rye, oats, dairy, eggs, almonds, pineapple and brewers yeast.
http://graindamaged.blogspot.com/

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

GIG's Student's with Celiac Disease

GIG has a whole bunch of publications worth looking thru.
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

Kirsty27 · Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Location: UK

That is so helpful. Thank you all very much!
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Kirsty

http://www.MyGlutenFreeChild.com

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

You're welcome Kirsty!
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 3380 Location: Washington State

Bump for Gus's Mama.
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beckyhiker · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 88 Location: New York

I want to say thanks too! I haven't gone through it all yet, but what I did was very useful when my son went gf last month! Thank you!! Very Happy

Gus's Mama · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 143 Location: Boston MA

Yes, yes, thank you!!

There is some great info here, and I think it will help a lot with Gus's group leader.
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Deb
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SPD Little Boy, Gus: Getting better by the day! Improved digestion, skin issues clearing, able to focus and follow instructions, talking (the boy is TALKING!!!)

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: WI, USA

Here's a few more things...

Triumph Dining - Gluten Free School Lunch
http://www.triumphdining.com/blog/gluten-free/2009/05/gluten-free-school-lunch/

American Celiac Disease Alliance - At School
http://americanceliac.org/for-families/at-school/

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness - Navigating the School System
http://www.celiaccentral.org/Resources/Support-for-Patients/Celiac-Disease-in-Kids-Youth/Navigating-The-School-System/209/

Gluten Free Art Supplies - note this links to a post that is 1 year old - please verify products are still GF
http://surefoodsliving.com/2008/08/18/gluten-free-art-supplies-for-school/

Columbia's Celiac Disease Center - Sample Note to Teachers
http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu/B_Kids/B03a-HelpT.htm
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa