Learn more by registering for the Green Strides Strategic Collaboration for Effective Asthma Management in Schools webinar on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 2 – 3 p.m. EDT. Leading asthma experts will discuss best practices for asthma management in schools and how they collaborated with key partners to expand the reach of their school-based asthma management programs.

Attend this webinar to:

  • Discover strategies for identifying and collaborating with a diverse set of community partners to improve asthma management in schools.
  • Understand the connection between effective asthma management in schools and green and healthy learning environments.
  • Learn how controlling asthma in schools can lead to improved academic performance.
  • Hear unique perspectives and tactics for increasing community awareness about asthma’s impact on students and how to effectively control it.
  • Gain answers to your questions about comprehensive school-based asthma management programs from leading asthma experts.

Speakers:

  • Teresa Lampmann, Coordinating Manager, The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey.
  • Marilyn Hammett, Coordinator of Health Services, Louisiana Recovery School District.
  • Kitty Hernlen, Assistant Professor, Georgia Health Sciences University.

Facilitator:

  • Tracy Washington Enger, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Please note: This webinar will last approximately 60 minutes with a 30 minute Question and Answer session with the speakers on AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org’s Discussion Forum immediately following the webinar. To participate in the online discussion, you must be a member of AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org. To join, go to AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org, and click “Join Now” in the top right-hand side of the screen.

You will also need a high-speed Internet connection and a telephone line to interact with speakers and other participants. Call-in information will be provided upon registration.

Questions? 
If you have any questions about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance, please contact the IAQ Tools for Schools Connector Coordinator at IAQTfSConnector@cadmusgroup.com.

The IAQ Tools for Schools guidance is designed to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting and preventing IAQ problems. Learn more about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/.