What should parents know about working with the school to meet their child’s educational needs
Meet three parents, Stacey, Laura, and Yvette, whose children have a chronic illness. The parents describe their children’s symptoms and the challenges of balancing a chronic illness with school.
What is the school principal’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
Hear from an elementary school principal about how she helps manage all the different pieces of a student’s educational team in order to provide a supportive school environment.
What is the HHB teacher’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
Students who are often absent from school see Hospital Homebound teachers. Here, one describes her role in a student’s educational team.
What is the school nurse’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
A school nurse explains how she works to keep students as healthy as possible when they are in school and trains teachers to implement the accommodation plan.
What is the hospital-based liaison’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
Hear from a hospital-based teacher about how she helps students during their absences from school and serves as a liaison between physicians, parents, and teachers.
What is the education case manager’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
An elementary school case manager explains how she facilitates the educational accommodation process for a student with a chronic illness.
What is the physician’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
A student’s pediatrician can provide guidance on appropriate educational accommodations. Listen to a physician talk about her role in supporting young patients with chronic illnesses.
What is the classroom teacher’s role as part of the educational team for a child with a chronic illness
Two elementary school teachers talk about their roles in the team of adults that supports a student with a chronic illness.
What recommendations do school administrators have for teachers of children with chronic illness
Hear from an elementary school principal about the challenges of teaching a child with a chronic illness and the recommendations she has for teachers.
What can classrooms teachers do to support children with chronic illness who receive hospital homebound instruction
Learn how you can work together with hospital and homebound instructors to support a student outside of the classroom.
What can teachers do to successfully work with the parents of a child with a chronic illness
Listen to teachers discuss the importance of communicating and forming a strong relationship with the parents of children with chronic illnesses.
Did you experience challenges implementing educational accommodations for students with chronic illness in your classroom
Supporting a student with a chronic illness requires adjustments. Three teachers talk about the challenges they faced at first.
What types of educational accommodations did your students with chronic illness receive in their IEP or 504 plan
Three teachers of elementary school students with chronic illnesses talk about implementing educational accommodations that address the students’ particular needs.
Meet teachers of children with chronic illness
Hear three teachers of children with chronic illnesses talk about their experiences teaching children with chronic illnesses.
What should parents do if they have challenges related to the implementation of their child’s educational accommodations
Implementation of an educational plan is one of the most common problems parents run into. Learn several tips, and steps to take, when your child’s school fails to implement educational accommodations.
How does chronic illness affect you in school
Three children with chronic illnesses talk about the challenges of dealing with schoolwork and absences.
What is the difference between IDEA and Section 504
Hear an education attorney explain the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
What is the purpose of IDEA and Section 504
Hear an education attorney explain the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
How does a chronic illness affect a child’s behavior, emotions, and social role in school
Hear from a school counselor about how anxiety and stress caused by a chronic illness can affect your student’s behavior and relationships at school.
What information does the school need to develop an individual health plan
In this video, a school nurse lists what materials a school needs to create an Individual Health Plan.
What is an individual health plan (IHP)
Hear an education attorney explain how an Individual Health Plan (IHP) helps address a child’s medical needs, including what teachers or school staff should do in an emergency.
How does a chronic illness affect a child’s physical and cognitive abilities in school
A physician explains some of the ways a chronic illness can affect a student’s ability to learn.
What can parents do to help their child with a chronic illness transition back to school after a lenghty absence
Parents suggest ways to make the back-to-school transition easier after your child has missed school for several days or weeks.
How does a chronic illness affect a child’s ability to attend and participate in school
Listen to parents describe how their children’s chronic illnesses can mean missing school whether for an afternoon, a few days, or for weeks at a time. Parents detail how tricky it can be for their children to catch up on the schoolwork they missed.
What can parents do to ensure their child with a chronic illness receives the support he or she needs in school
Listen to parents discuss the importance of forming a strong relationship with your child’s education team. The parents suggest sharing some information about your child’s chronic illness with teachers so that they can better understand the challenges your child faces.
What educational accommodations can children with chronic illness receive under IDEA and Section 504
Parents describe what types of educational accommodations their children receive under IDEA or Section 504.
Where can parents find support to resolve challenges with the school
Craig Goodmark, an education attorney, explains how parents can resolve challenges with their child’s school.
How can school personnel help parents and children with chronic illness who are frequently absent from school
Teachers and school nurses can be enormously supportive in helping your child manage his or her chronic illness. Parents discuss some of the rewarding experiences they’ve had with their child’s school.
How do parents obtain educational services for their child
Listen to Laura explain how she established a 504 plan for her daughter, Emily, with the help of doctors, teachers, and her homebound advocate.
Meet children with chronic illness
Hear three children with chronic illnesses talk about how they feel at school.
